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Wildlife and Fisheries Science (W F S)

W F S 209 (GN) Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation (3) Survey of current and historical issues in wildlife and fisheries conservation; emphasis on vertebrate biodiversity, habitat management and protection, and populations.
Effective: Summer 2002
Prerequisite: BIOL 110 orBIOL 240W  

W F S 296 Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 1994
 

W F S 300 The Vertebrates (2) Overview of the evolution, systematics, ecology, and behavior of the subphylum vertebrata.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite: BIOL 110  

W F S 301 Vertebrate Laboratory (2) Overview of the anatomy, identification, collection, and preservation of the vertebrates.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite: or concurrent:W F S 209;W F S 300  

W F S 310 Wildlife and Fisheries Measurements (3) Introduction to field and laboratory approaches for collecting, analyzing, and communicating data regarding wildlife and fish populations and their habitats.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite: or concurrent:W F S 209, STAT 240  

W F S 406 Ornithology Laboratory (1) Laboratory and field identification of Pennsylvania birds, avian ecology and behavior, field survey techniques.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite: or concurrent:W F S 209, W F S 407  

W F S 407 Ornithology (3) Introduction to the biology, ecology, adaptations, and conservation of birds.
Effective: Fall 1996
Prerequisite: BIOL 110, W F S 209  

W F S 408 Mammalogy (3) Identification, systematics, characteristics, adaptations, ecology, behavior, natural history and conservation, and socio-economic aspects of mammals.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite: BIOL 110  

W F S 409 Mammalogy Laboratory (1) Laboratory and field identification of mammals, ecology and behavior of mammals, field survey techniques.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite: or concurrent:W F S 209, W F S 408  

W F S 410 General Fishery Science (3) Introduction to the study, management, and uses of fish populations; methods of investigation, culture, and harvest of fishes.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite: BIOL 210 orW F S 209  

W F S 422 Ecology of Fishes (3) Role of fishes in aquatic communities and general ecosystems. Environmental factors influencing fish as individuals, populations, and communities.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite: BIOL 220W orW F S 209  

W F S 424 Aquaculture (2) Scientific basis of aquaculture. Fundamental management skills for hatchery managers.
Effective: Summer 1988
Prerequisite: one course in biology  

W F S 430 (FOR 430) Conservation Biology (3) The application of biological principles to issues in the conservation of biodiversity.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite: BIOL 220W orFOR 308  

W F S 435 (E R M 435) Limnology (3) Biogeochemistry and natural history of freshwater ecosystems.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite: BIOL 110, BIOL 220W, CHEM 110  

W F S 440 Natural Resources Public Relations (3) The course prepares students to integrate public relations concepts with principles of natural resources management at the community level.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite: SPCOM 100 seventh-semester standing and 6 credits of W F S FOR or R P M  

W F S 446 Wildlife and Fisheries Population Dynamics (3) Concepts and estimation of mammalian, avian, and fish populations; processes of mortality, natality, growth, and regulation.
Effective: Summer 1994
Prerequisite: W F S 209  

W F S 447W Wildlife Management (3) Management of renewable wildlife resources by applying ecological concepts, habitat evaluation, and decision-making; writing and editing reports are emphasized.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite: W F S 209 orW F S 309  

W F S 450 (E R M 450) Wetland Conservation (3) Wetland types, classification, functions and values; hydrology, soils, and plants; introduction to wetland identification and delineation; wetland regulations.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite: E R M 300 orW F S 209  

W F S 452 Ichthyology (2) Study of the structure, taxonomy, systematics, and natural history of freshwater and marine fishes.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite: BIOL 110, BIOL 240W  

W F S 453 Ichthyology Laboratory (2) Identification of fishes, major fish families, use of keys.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite: BIOL 110, BIOL 240W . Prerequisite or concurrent:W F S 452  

W F S 460 Wildlife Behavior (3) Scholarly discussion and critique of history, concepts, and application of wildlife behavioral concepts to conservation issues.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite: at least 6 credits in general wildlife or biology  

W F S 462 Amphibians and Reptiles (3) Critique of global evolution and conservation of amphibians and reptiles, focusing on Northeastern U.S. natural history and ecology.
Effective: Spring 2009
Prerequisite: 5th semester standing or higher and 6 credits of general biology  

W F S 463W Fishery Management (3) Management of sport and commercial fisheries, including biological, political, social, and economic factors; regulations and other management techniques.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite: W F S 209, W F S 300, W F S 301, W F S 310  

W F S 495 Wildlife/Fisheries Internship (1-6) Supervised field experience related to the student's major.
Effective: Spring 1994
Prerequisite: approval of proposed assignment by instructor prior to registration  

W F S 496 Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1989
 

W F S 497 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1989
 

W F S 497A (E R M 497A) Applied Aquatic Ecology (3) Application of current measurements to evaluate the biogeochemical characteristics of aquatic ecosystems.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: BIOL 110, CHEM 110 or instructor's consent  

W F S 497D Wildlife Disease (3) Provides students with an appreciation of the changing role of wildlife diseases as they relate to wildlife, domestic animal, and human populations.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite: 5th semester standing or higher W F S major or permission of program  

W F S 499 (IL) Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
 

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