College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Curricula in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
Wildlife Ecology and Management Option
The wildlife ecology option is for students interested in research and management of terrestrial animals and ecosystems, including game, non-game, and endangered species. Courses taken meet course certification requirements of The Wildlife Society. The ability to be certified is becoming increasingly important for employment by private, state, and national organizations. Job opportunities are available with state and federal agencies; private land management individuals and companies; state, national and international organizations; environmental consulting firms; and as private consultants.
| Option Course | (Th-Pr) | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 301 Soil Science | (3-2) | 4 |
| BOTN 301 Taxonomy of Flowering Plants | (2-3) | 4 |
| FRSC 203 Dendrology | (2-2) | 3 |
| RLEM 314 Principles of Range Management | (2-2) | 3 |
| WFSC 303 Fish and Wildlife Laws and Administration | (3-0) | 3 |
| WFSC 401 General Mammalogy | (2-3) | 3 |
| WFSC 402 General Ornithology | (2-3) | 3 |
| WFSC 403 Animal Ecology | (2-3) | 3 |
| WFSC 406 Conservation Biology and Wildlife Habitat Management | (3-0) | 3 |
| WFSC 407 Field Wildlife Habitat Management | (0-2) | 1 |
| WFSC 408 Techniques of Wildlife Management | (2-3) | 3 |
| Field experience 1 | 3 | |
| Free electives | 11 | |
| 47 |
NOTE:
- Select from WFSC 300 (Field Studies), WFSC 484 (Internship), or WFSC 485 (Directed Studies).