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Course ID: | WILD 4280/6280. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | Course Title: | Field Study in Natural History | Course Description: | Field studies to explore the ecology and natural history of
plant and vertebrate communities in a variety of biomes and
ecosystems. Identification and field study skills will be
emphasized. | Oasis Title: | Field Study in Natural History | Nontraditional Format: | Field study course taught off campus during summer. Emphasis is
on field studies and experiential learning including plant and
animal identification and research study techniques. Also,
course includes lecture/discussions and readings on natural
resource management in protected areas. Lectures in field by
local experts and instructor. Typically taught in August at
Great Smoky Mountains National Park or other locations.
Extensive hiking may be required. | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or ECOL 3500-3500L or [(FANR 3200 or FANR 3200W) and FANR 3200L] or (WILD(ECOL) 3580 and WILD(ECOL) 3580L) or permission of school | Graduate Prerequisite: | (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or ECOL 3500-3500L or [(FANR 3200 or FANR 3200W) and FANR 3200L] or (WILD(ECOL) 3580 and WILD(ECOL) 3580L) or permission of school | Semester Course Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| Course Objectives: | To introduce students to field techniques used in wildlife
research and management. To introduce students to the Southern
Appalachian ecosystem through exploration in the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park. To introduce students to natural
resource management issues on public lands. To introduce
students to human-wildlife conflict issues on public lands. | Topical Outline: | This course will emphasize field skills and wildlife sampling
techniques that may include sampling for mammals, birds,
reptiles and amphibians, plant ID and plant ecology, wildlife
ID, and natural history. Lectures and activities will include
wildlife management/visitor management in a national park,
wildlife surveys for presence/absence, forest ecology, geology,
natural history, environmental education, water quality, air
pollution, and resource management. | Honor Code Reference: | Academic Honesty: Students are expected to conduct themselves
in accordance with the University Academic Honesty Policy at
all times. Strict adherence to the policy as outlined in "A
Culture of Honesty: Policies and Procedures on Academic Honesty"
(www.uga.edu/ovpi) is expected and required. During
examinations or quizzes, any form of assistance is unauthorized
unless specifically approved by the instructor. Any form of
assistance on class assignments outlined in Section 5, Part 2b of
the University's Academic Honesty Policy is unauthorized unless
specifically approved by the instructor. Violations of the
policy will be vigorously pursued and prosecuted.
Please note -- All students are responsible for maintaining the
highest standards of honesty and integrity in every phase of
their academic careers. The penalties for academic dishonesty
are severe
(http://www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/hon_penalties.htm)
and ignorance is not an acceptable defense.
In addition, I will require all students to sign the following
statement on all graded work: UGA Student Honor Code: "I will
be academically honest in all of my academic work and will not
tolerate academic dishonesty of others." I will not grade work
that is not signed. | |
Course ID: | WILD 4280/6280. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. |
Course Title: | Field Study in Natural History |
Course Description: | Field studies to explore the ecology and natural history of
plant and vertebrate communities in a variety of biomes and
ecosystems. Identification and field study skills will be
emphasized. |
Oasis Title: | Field Study in Natural History |
Nontraditional Format: | Field study course taught off campus during summer. Emphasis is
on field studies and experiential learning including plant and
animal identification and research study techniques. Also,
course includes lecture/discussions and readings on natural
resource management in protected areas. Lectures in field by
local experts and instructor. Typically taught in August at
Great Smoky Mountains National Park or other locations.
Extensive hiking may be required. |
Undergraduate Prerequisite: | (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or ECOL 3500-3500L or [(FANR 3200 or FANR 3200W) and FANR 3200L] or (WILD(ECOL) 3580 and WILD(ECOL) 3580L) or permission of school |
Graduate Prerequisite: | (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or ECOL 3500-3500L or [(FANR 3200 or FANR 3200W) and FANR 3200L] or (WILD(ECOL) 3580 and WILD(ECOL) 3580L) or permission of school |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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Course Objectives: | To introduce students to field techniques used in wildlife
research and management. To introduce students to the Southern
Appalachian ecosystem through exploration in the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park. To introduce students to natural
resource management issues on public lands. To introduce
students to human-wildlife conflict issues on public lands. |
Topical Outline: | This course will emphasize field skills and wildlife sampling
techniques that may include sampling for mammals, birds,
reptiles and amphibians, plant ID and plant ecology, wildlife
ID, and natural history. Lectures and activities will include
wildlife management/visitor management in a national park,
wildlife surveys for presence/absence, forest ecology, geology,
natural history, environmental education, water quality, air
pollution, and resource management. |
Honor Code Reference: | Academic Honesty: Students are expected to conduct themselves
in accordance with the University Academic Honesty Policy at
all times. Strict adherence to the policy as outlined in "A
Culture of Honesty: Policies and Procedures on Academic Honesty"
(www.uga.edu/ovpi) is expected and required. During
examinations or quizzes, any form of assistance is unauthorized
unless specifically approved by the instructor. Any form of
assistance on class assignments outlined in Section 5, Part 2b of
the University's Academic Honesty Policy is unauthorized unless
specifically approved by the instructor. Violations of the
policy will be vigorously pursued and prosecuted.
Please note -- All students are responsible for maintaining the
highest standards of honesty and integrity in every phase of
their academic careers. The penalties for academic dishonesty
are severe
(http://www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/hon_penalties.htm)
and ignorance is not an acceptable defense.
In addition, I will require all students to sign the following
statement on all graded work: UGA Student Honor Code: "I will
be academically honest in all of my academic work and will not
tolerate academic dishonesty of others." I will not grade work
that is not signed. |
Syllabus: No Syllabus Available
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