An overview of the ecology, conservation, and management of fish and wildlife populations in the United States.

Principles governing conservation and management of fish and wildlife. The interrelations of wildlife management and other forest resource uses.

The social, political, and ethical considerations associated with management of fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Students will actively engage in scenarios and discussion of case studies to develop an understanding of the roles of science and professional managers in the process of policy-making.

Life history strategies of vertebrates with emphasis on ecology, behavior, taxonomy, and systematics.

Students will complete assignments to illustrate principles and techniques presented in Vertebrate Natural History.

Principles of animal behavior integrating genetic, physiological, developmental, and evolutionary aspects. Topics include communication, reproduction, sociality, foraging, defense, migration, habitat selection, and learning.

Students will work with a business, government agency, or other organization to gain professional experience related to the Wildlife Sciences or Pre-Vet Wildlife Sciences areas of emphasis within the Fisheries and Wildlife major.

Evolution, ecology, behavior, structure, and physiology of amphibians and reptiles.

Mammalian diversity with emphasis on taxonomic identification, systematics, natural history, and methods of field study.

Lab emphasizing the identification, taxonomy, and natural history of Southeastern mammals.

Familiarizes students with avian biology, including anatomy and physiology, behavior, ecology, evolution, and conservation. Lab and field exercises will emphasize taxonomy and identification, ecology, and behavior of North American birds. A semester-long research project emphasizing experimental design and field data collection is required.

Designed to familiarize, facilitate understanding of, and apply principles regarding wildlife habitat. Ecological principles and concepts relevant to wildlife habitat structure and function will be explored at the individual, population, community, ecosystem, and landscape levels. Management practices that alter habitat will be explored for managed ecosystems.