Principles governing conservation and management of fish and wildlife. The interrelations of wildlife management and other forest resource uses.
Athena Title
Intro to Fish Wildlife Mgmt
Non-Traditional Format
This version of the course will be taught as writing
intensive, which means that the course will include
substantial and ongoing writing assignments that a) relate
clearly to course learning; b) teach the communication values
of a discipline—for example, its practices of argument,
evidence, credibility, and format; and c) prepare students for
further writing in their academic work, in graduate school,
and in professional life. The written assignments will result
in a significant and diverse body of written work (the
equivalent of 6000 words or 25 pages) and the instructor
(and/or the teaching assistant assigned to the course) will be
closely involved in student writing, providing opportunities
for feedback and substantive revision.
Prerequisite
(BIOL 1104 and BIOL 1104L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L)
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the history of fish and wildlife management and the current professional opportunities, responsibilities, and societies in this specialization in forest resources.
Students will explain some of the fundamental ecological concepts that form the basis of biologically sound management of fish and wildlife, as renewable natural resources.
Students will explain some of the basic principles, concepts, procedures, and techniques used in managing fish and wildlife populations.
Students will explain the fundamentals of managing terrestrial and aquatic habitats for production of fish and wildlife resources (consumptive and nonconsumptive; game and nongame).
Students will understand the importance of people, public relations, and public policy in the conservation and management of fish and wildlife populations and habitats.
Topical Outline
I. Course Introduction
A. Syllabus
II. Historical Concepts
A. Exploitation and conservation
B. Wildlife legislation
III. The Wildlife Profession and Public Policy -
A. Professional societies
B. Fish and wildlife agencies
C. Environmental impact assessment
IV. Population Concepts
A. Population characteristics and growth
B. Carrying capacity and population regulation
C. Population evaluation
V. Wildlife Population Management
A. Game management concepts
B. Hunting, anti-hunting, and animal welfare/rights
C. Nongame and endangered species
D. Predator reintroductions
E. Consumptive and nonconsumptive values
VI. Managing Fish Populations and Aquatic Habitats
A. Water, water quality, and limnology
B. Population Concepts
C. Fish population management
1. Small impoundments
2. Large impoundments
3. Stream and riverine populations
D. Nongame and endangered species
E. Invasive species
Institutional Competencies
Social Awareness & Responsibility
The capacity to understand the interdependence of people, communities, and self in a global society.
