BIO 235 - Introduction to Fisheries & Wildlife Management

Fisheries and Wildlife Management is a many-faceted field. There is no single class that will provide students with all they need to become a professional. This course is a combination of lectures, discussions, literature review and external activities that represent different aspects of the field. Topics include defining Fish & Wildlife Management, a historical perspective, demographics and population growth, “decimating/welfare factors” and specific case studies. Students will appreciate the breadth of the field, the coursework necessary to become a fisheries or wildlife biologist and acquire a basic conceptual fluency. While the course includes foundation-building content, the need for professional training will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: BIO 117, BIO 118, BIO 114 and MAT 102, or permission of instructor.

Course Typically Offered Variable

Credits: 3