ZOO 2450 - Fish and Wildlife Management in the Anthropocene

Credits: 4
This introductory course examines fundamental principles in wildlife and natural resource management. Students develop their understanding of ecological principles of managing wildlife populations, communities and their ecosystems. Students also develop their understanding of this profession, career opportunities and expectations from a historical and contemporary context, with specific emphasis on human dimensions, law, and policy. Students complete this in a collaborative context and while developing oral and written communication skills through discussions of primary literature, building a resume, developing and presenting a wildlife management plan on a current wildlife management issue and employing peer review. This course is offered in the fall semester.

Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 1010.