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Course ID: | WILD 4900/6900. 2 hours. | Course Title: | Wildlife Damage Management | Course Description: | Theory and practice of assessing and controlling damage done by wild and feral vertebrate animals, especially mammals and birds. Emphasis is on protecting agricultural and forest crops and property. | Oasis Title: | Wildlife Damage Management | Nontraditional Format: | Overnight field trip required. | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Graduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| Course Objectives: | This course provides an overview of wildlife problems caused by
vertebrates and solutions to these problems. Content covers the
philosophical, biological, and practical basis for conducting
vertebrate pest control. It includes basic information on use
of traps, toxicants, repellents, exclusion and other wildlife
control methods. An integrated approach to human wildlife
conflicts is stressed, giving students a basis grounded in
biological, economic and sociological considerations for making
decisions to prevent or control wildlife damage. This course
provides useful information to students interested in
agriculture, wildlife management and public health.
Information is presented on resolving human-wildlife conflicts
in an ethical and cost-effective manner. | Topical Outline: | Overview and Decision Making in Wildlife Damage
Deer
Beaver
Geese
Airports
Lethal Control - Fertility Control
Repellents
Exotic Species
Backyard and Homeowner Nuisance Problems
Translocation
Fear and Diversion
Threatened and Endangered Species
Predator Control
Disease Issues
Habitat Modification | |
Course ID: | WILD 4900L/6900L. 1 hour. 3 hours lab per week. |
Course Title: | Wildlife Damage Management Lab |
Course Description: | Theory and practice of assessing and controlling damage done by
wild and feral vertebrate animals, especially mammals and birds.
Emphasis is on protecting agriculture, forests, and property. |
Oasis Title: | Wildlife Damage Management Lab |
Undergraduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department |
Graduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department |
Undergraduate Corequisite: | WILD 4900/6900 |
Graduate Corequisite: | WILD 4900/6900 |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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Course Objectives: | This course provides an overview of wildlife problems caused by
vertebrates and solutions to these problems. Content covers the
philosophical, biological, and practical basis for conducting
vertebrate pest control. It includes basic information on use of
traps, toxicants, repellents, exclusion, and other wildlife
control methods. An integrated approach to human-wildlife
conflict resolution is stressed, giving students a basis
grounded in biological, economic, and sociological
considerations for making decisions to prevent or control
wildlife damage. This course provides useful information to
students interested in agriculture, wildlife management, and
public health. Information is presented on resolving human-
wildlife conflicts in an ethical and cost-effective manner. This
course requires proficiency in written communication. |
Topical Outline: | Tools of the Trade
Predator Control
Beaver Management
Urban/Suburban Deer Management
Wild Pig Biology and Control
Airport Safety
Goose and Other Nuisance Waterfowl
Rabies and Disease Investigation
Field Necropsy
Vulture Management
Capture Nets
Urban Wildlife Damage Management |
Honor Code Reference: | 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. |
Course ID: | WILD 4900/6900. 2 hours. |
Course Title: | Wildlife Damage Management |
Course Description: | Theory and practice of assessing and controlling damage done by wild and feral vertebrate animals, especially mammals and birds. Emphasis is on protecting agricultural and forest crops and property. |
Oasis Title: | Wildlife Damage Management |
Nontraditional Format: | Overnight field trip required. |
Undergraduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department |
Graduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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Course Objectives: | This course provides an overview of wildlife problems caused by
vertebrates and solutions to these problems. Content covers the
philosophical, biological, and practical basis for conducting
vertebrate pest control. It includes basic information on use
of traps, toxicants, repellents, exclusion and other wildlife
control methods. An integrated approach to human wildlife
conflicts is stressed, giving students a basis grounded in
biological, economic and sociological considerations for making
decisions to prevent or control wildlife damage. This course
provides useful information to students interested in
agriculture, wildlife management and public health.
Information is presented on resolving human-wildlife conflicts
in an ethical and cost-effective manner. |
Topical Outline: | Overview and Decision Making in Wildlife Damage
Deer
Beaver
Geese
Airports
Lethal Control - Fertility Control
Repellents
Exotic Species
Backyard and Homeowner Nuisance Problems
Translocation
Fear and Diversion
Threatened and Endangered Species
Predator Control
Disease Issues
Habitat Modification |
Course ID: | WILD 4900L/6900L. 1 hour. 3 hours lab per week. |
Course Title: | Wildlife Damage Management Lab |
Course Description: | Theory and practice of assessing and controlling damage done by
wild and feral vertebrate animals, especially mammals and birds.
Emphasis is on protecting agriculture, forests, and property. |
Oasis Title: | Wildlife Damage Management Lab |
Undergraduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department |
Graduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department |
Undergraduate Corequisite: | WILD 4900/6900 |
Graduate Corequisite: | WILD 4900/6900 |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
|
Course Objectives: | This course provides an overview of wildlife problems caused by
vertebrates and solutions to these problems. Content covers the
philosophical, biological, and practical basis for conducting
vertebrate pest control. It includes basic information on use of
traps, toxicants, repellents, exclusion, and other wildlife
control methods. An integrated approach to human-wildlife
conflict resolution is stressed, giving students a basis
grounded in biological, economic, and sociological
considerations for making decisions to prevent or control
wildlife damage. This course provides useful information to
students interested in agriculture, wildlife management, and
public health. Information is presented on resolving human-
wildlife conflicts in an ethical and cost-effective manner. This
course requires proficiency in written communication. |
Topical Outline: | Tools of the Trade
Predator Control
Beaver Management
Urban/Suburban Deer Management
Wild Pig Biology and Control
Airport Safety
Goose and Other Nuisance Waterfowl
Rabies and Disease Investigation
Field Necropsy
Vulture Management
Capture Nets
Urban Wildlife Damage Management |
Honor Code Reference: | 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. |
Syllabus: No Syllabus Available
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