Course Description
Discussions, readings, and problem solving to examine factors affecting changes in biodiversity and recovery of listed species. Population ecology is a significant component of this course. Emphasis on policies and management designed to protect endangered species and habitats. Management of nongame species and backyard habitats is included.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students must complete an additional research paper based on extensive library review.
Athena Title
Nongame and Endangered Species
Undergraduate Prerequisite
(WILD(FISH) 3000W or WILD 1100E) and (WILD 4700/6700 or WILD 4110/6110) and (FANR 3200W or ECOL 3500 or ECOL 3505H)
Graduate Prerequisite
(WILD 4700/6700 or WILD 5700/7700 or WILD 4110/6110) and (FANR 3200W or ECOL 3500 or ECOL 3505H)
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will learn policies and legislation related to non- game and threatened/endangered species management. Students will learn biology, habitat requirements, and management techniques for common urban/suburban wildlife species and threatened and endangered species. Students will be able to provide input to land managers, citizens and local, state and federal agencies regarding management and enhancement for species in this general group (threatened, endangered, urban, suburban). Students will be familiar with laws, biology and ecology, economics and current issues related to this group. Students will be able to management or provide outreach programs related to these species.
Topical Outline
I. Managing for Non-game wildlife A. What is non-game wildlife B. Policy and legislation related to non-game wildlife management C. Non-game wildlife and forest management D. Urban and Suburban mammals and birds E. Life history and species biology for selected species F. Habitat enhancement for non-game II. Management for Threatened and Endangered Species A. What are T & E species B. Policy and legislation related to T & E species management C. T & E species and forest management D. Life history and species biology for selected species E. Habitat enhancement for T & E species F. Biodiversity and ecosystem management III. Economics and human dimensions related to non-consumptive wildlife species A. Valuing wildlife B. Wildlife and American values - survey, economics, education and outreach
Syllabus