ACE 182 Stream Habitat Assessment & Restoration
6 Credits

This course introduces learners to the methodologies of conducting a fish and fish habitat assessment within stream ecosystems. Learners will gain the skills to identify fish species characteristics, distributions and relative abundance, and collect biophysical data for interpretation of habitat sensitivity and capability for fish production. Explaining how to sample for fish presence, collecting data on stream habitat characteristics, and gaining an in-depth understanding of the stream habitat requirements for salmonid species will be learnt. This course also introduces natural processes and resource development activities that can affect stream ecosystems, recognize signs of habitat degradation, and acquire techniques to improve and restore stream ecosystems. This course honours the sacred relationship between salmon and Indigenous Peoples, recognizing the importance of protecting and restoring stream ecosystems for future generations.

Prerequisites
English Studies 11, English First Peoples 11 or equivalent and Foundations of Math 10 , Pre-Calculus 10 or equivalent

Transfer Credits
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