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rev.10/16/03
FOR 158 – Wildlife Management
Develops a basic understanding of the living process and classification of animals. Emphasizes population dynamics. Topics include: animal classification, adaptation, and evolution; population dynamics; basic principles of game management; and managing the forest for wildlife.
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Animal Classification, Adaptation, and Evolution |
Class |
3 |
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Population Dynamics |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Basic Principles of Game Management |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Managing the Forest for Wildlife |
Credit |
4 |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional admission |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section, the student will: |
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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ANIMAL CLASSIFICATION, ADAPTATION, AND EVOLUTION |
15 |
10 |
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Classification |
Describe the animal kingdom. |
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| Classify animals using binomial nomenclature. | ||||
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Adaptation and Evaluation |
Explain adaptation and evaluation of animals as they relate to forestry. |
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6 |
4 |
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Wildlife Population |
Discuss the principles of wildlife population dynamics. |
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BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GAME MANAGEMENT |
6 |
4 |
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Game Management |
Discuss the principles of game management as they relate to forestry. |
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MANAGING THE FOREST FOR WILDLIFE |
3 |
2 |
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| Forest Management for Wildlife Habitat | Discuss principles of forest management that improve wildlife enhancement. | |||
Suggested Resources |
Anderson, S. H. Managing Our Wildlife Resources. Englewood Cliffs: Regents/Prentice Hall.
Bolen, E.G. & Robinson, W. L. Wildlife Ecology and Management. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.
Hunter, M. L., Jr. Wildlife, Forests, and Forestry. Englewood Cliffs: Regents/Prentice Hall.