Identification and field studies of birds, emphasizing resident species. Prerequisite: WFB 2300.

Application of ecology and sociology to the management of wildlife populations and habitat; integration of wildlife management with demands for other resources; consideration of game species, endangered species, and biological diversity. Prerequisite: NR 2030 or BCOR 2100.

Conservation of biological diversity at genetic, species, ecosystem, and landscape levels. Emphasis on genetic diversity, population viability, endangered species, critical habitats, international implications. Discussion section covers basic genetic principles, population genetics, and population modeling. Prerequisites: NR 2030 or BCOR 2100; BIOL 1000 or BIOL 1400, and BIOL 1450; or PBIO 1040; or BCOR 1400 and BCOR 1450.