Conservation Course Descriptions

1111 FISH AND WILDLIFE SCIENCE ORIENTATION

An orientation course for the incoming Fish and Wildlife Science major. A lecture and seminar format that covers skills to succeed as a student and be a competitive job candidate upon graduation.

1124 CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

The study of the dependence of the human population upon natural resources.

2224 FUNDAMENTALS OF SOIL SCIENCE

Principal and biological properties of soils in relation to plant growth; soil production; and land use. With laboratory. (Prerequisite: CHEM 1315 or CHEM 1114)

2323 WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Requirements and values of wildlife resources. History of wildlife conservation. (Prerequisites: BOT 2114, CONS 1124, ZOOL 2114)

3623 SOIL MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION

Principals of soil management with emphasis on improvement and maintenance of soil productivity. With laboratory. (Prerequisite: CONS 2224)

3924 RANGE MANAGEMENT

Grazing and livestock management on native range lands. With laboratory. (Prerequisite: BOT 4214)

4224 TECHNIQUES IN FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Techniques used to evaluate fisheries and wildlife resources, as well as methods of habitat assessment. With laboratory. (Prerequisites: CONS 1124, BIOL 3414)

4523 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LAW

Examination and analysis of important statutory laws, case laws, and administrative policies relating to the regulation of the environment and wildlife by state and federal agencies. Topics discussed will include pollution control, environmental impact assessment, endangered species, public lands, and wildlife law. (Prerequisite: junior standing)

4534 LIMNOLOGY

Physical, chemical factors affecting the biology of ponds, reservoirs, streams. With laboratory. (Prerequisites: BIOL 3414)

4634 FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND CULTURE

Methods of managing exploited wild fish populations and rearing fish under controlled or semicontrolled conditions. With lab. (Prerequisites: BIOL 3414, ZOOL 4334)

4644 COMMERCIAL WILDLIFE PRODUCTION

Methods of breeding, feeding, marketing, and potential uses of wild animals. (Prerequisites: CONS 1124, BIOL 3414)

4723 MANAGEMENT OF FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES

Synthesis course in the management of fisheries and wildlife resources that discusses how the biological basis of conservation is influenced by law, culture, social acceptability, and economic feasibility. (Prerequisites: CONS 1124,BIOL 3414)

4823 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Analysis of the National Environmental Policy Act and the consequences of its implementation; methods used in environmental impact assessment; writing environmental impact statements; assessment of human activity on the abiotic and biotic environment, as well as the cultural, economic, and social dimensions of the environment. (Prerequisite: BOT 2114, ZOOL 2114 and CHEM 1415)

4862 INTRODUCTION TO GIS

An introduction to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their application. Students will learn the history, background, and justification of GIS, and will learn methods and analysis using GIS technology. Classes will consist of lecture and lab excercises that demonstrate mastery of basic GIS skills.

4960 DIRECTED READING

Individualized literature study selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: 20 hours of Biological Sciences and permission)

4970 SPECIAL STUDIES

Study of individual problems in Conservation. (Prerequisite: 20 hours of Biological Sciences and permission)

4980 SEMINAR

Study and discussion of problems in Conservation. (Prerequisite: 20 hours of Biological Sciences)

4990 RESEARCH

Methods of research, current literature, and research in conservation. (Prerequisite: 20 hours of Biological Sciences and permission)

5224 TECHNIQUES IN FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Techniques used to evaluate fisheries and wildlife resources, as well as methods of habitat assessment. With laboratory. (Prerequisites: CONS 1124, BIOL 3414)

5534 LIMNOLOGY

Physical, chemical and biological factors influencing streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, and watersheds. Lab required. (Prerequisites: BIOL 3414)

5553 POPULATION BIOLOGY

Principles and theories of the structure and dynamics of natural populations including their ecological, genetic, and evolutionary organization. (Prerequisite: B.S. or B.A. in Biology, Conservation, or related field)

5723 MANAGEMENT OF FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES

Synthesis course in the management of fisheries and wildlife resources that discusses how the biological basis of conservation is influenced by law, culture, social acceptability, and economic feasibility. (Prerequisites: CONS 1224, BIOL 3414)

5862 INTRODUCTION TO GIS

An introduction to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their application. Students will learn the history, background, and justification of GIS, and will learn methods and analysis using GIS technology. Classes will consist of lecture and lab excercises that demonstrate mastery of basic GIS skills. For graduate credit, student is required to write a paper on how they intend to use GIS in their independent research.

5920 PROBLEMS IN CONSERVATION

Independent study designed in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: 15 hours of Biological Sciences and permission)

5960 DIRECTED READINGS

Individualized literature study selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: 15 hours of Biological Sciences and permission)

5970 SPECIAL STUDIES

Individualized project selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: 15 hours of Biological Sciences and permission)

5980 SEMINAR

Small group study of topics announced by department. (Prerequisite: 15 hours of Biological Sciences and permission)

5990 RESEARCH

Independent investigation designed in consultation with the professor. Limited to a maximum of six credit hours. (Prerequisite: 20 hours of Biological Sciences and permission)