Historical and contemporary values of wildlife; impacts on habitats and populations; strategies for conservation, allocation, and use. Nonmajors only.
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Familiarizes students with early-stage wildlife and fisheries biology techniques that are commonly used for both data collection and analysis; takes a multi-taxa approach to highlight key similarities and differences in habitat and life history that may influence how research and management studies are designed and conducted. Prerequisites: Wildlife and Fisheries Biology major; minimum Sophomore standing.
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.
A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Undergraduate student work on individual or small research projects under the supervision of a faculty member for which credit is awarded. Formal report required. Offered at department discretion.
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: BIOL 1000, BIOL 1400, or BCOR 1400; BIOL 1005, BCOR 1425, BIOL 1450, or BCOR 1450.
Explores the challenges and opportunities of human-wildlife coexistence across ecological, cultural, ethical, and political dimensions. Students will engage with key theories, real-world case studies, creative reflections, and practitioner insights to better understand how humans and wildlife share space in today's changing world. Emphasizing sustainability, global citizenship, and the diversity of human experience, the course highlights cultural values, ethical complexities, and community contexts that shape coexistence practices around the world. Prerequisite: Minimum Junior standing.
Introduction to freshwater fish, habitats, and life histories. Overview of fishery techniques, including sampling and assessment methods, stocking, harvest regulations, population and habitat evaluation. Prerequisites: BIOL 1000, BIOL 1400, or BCOR 1400; BIOL 1005, BCOR 1425, BIOL 1450, or BCOR 1450.
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Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Behavior and social organization of game and nongame species as they pertain to population management. Prerequisites: BIOL 1400, BCOR 1400, or BIOL 1000; BIOL 1450 or BCOR 1450; NR 2030 or BCOR 2100.
Honors course.