WILD 270N - Wildlife Habitat and Conservation

Credit(s): 3

Principles of wildlife ecology and wildlife administration as a basis for the conservation of species with their habitat. Non-natural resource majors are encouraged to take this course. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Explain the principles of wildlife stewardship.
Apply wildlife biology principles to the conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitats.
Describe resource management procedures and policies that agencies and others employ to manage wildlife.
Explain the history of wildlife conservation in North America.
Describe the major issues that state and federal wildlife agencies face.
Explain the basics of habitat ecology, including aquatic and terrestrial habitat manipulation.
Evaluate and manipulate habitats to promote abundance and diversity of desired wildlife species.
Analyze data to make original conclusions.
Write a scientific paper.