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 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 436
(E R M 436)
Limnological Methods (3) Application of current methodologies to evaluate the biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of aquatic ecosystems.
Effective: Spring 2010
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110 andCHEM 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 2003
Prerequisite:
CAS 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 454
Field Ichthyology (2) Introduction to collection and field identification of the fishes of Pennsylvania.
Effective: Summer 2012
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110, BIOL 240W
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
Animal Welfare (3) Understanding animal welfare and promoting animal well-being in farmed, wild and captive animals, and implications for policy, legislation and conservation.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110, W F S 209
W F S 497A
Ornithology Lab Practicum (1) This one-credit lab practicum must be scheduled concurrently with W F S 406, Ornithology Lab.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
W F S 497B
Mammalogy Lab Practicum (1) This one-credit lab practicum must be scheduled concurrently with W F S 409, Mammalogy Lab.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
W F S 499
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12 per semester/maximum of 12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Fall 2012
W F S 499A
(IL)
Namibia Study Tour (1) During the 14-day tour, which takes place June 6-22, students will learn about (a) the bast skies of the Southern Hemisphere, (b) the Namib Desert and Skeleton Coast, (c) the Benguela Current and other upwelling ecosystems, (d) continental drift and landscape ecology, (e) the lore of the Bushmen, and (f) the contrasts of government and private management of wildlife resources. These examples will in turn be related through a series of lectures to the presumed origin of the Cosmos, history of the Earth, origins of mankind, and genetic bottlenecks. The study tour price is 4,000 USD/student and includes all in-country travel, lodging and meals, entry fees, and vehicle and driver. Prices exclude airfare to and from Namibia, accidental, live, health and personal property insurance (required), personal purchases, and alcoholic drinks. Lodging will be two persons per room, unless single rooms are requested at additional cost. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
W F S 500
Professionalism in Natural Resources (3) Scholarly discussion and critique of skills important to professionalism of students in natural resources, wood products, and related science-based disciplines.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
graduate student standing or permission of program
W F S 525
Communications in Natural Resources (3) Communications of research results through manuscripts for peer reviewed journals, presentations at professional meetings, and articles for the general public.
Effective: Summer 2003
Prerequisite:
graduate-level research experience (M.S. or Ph.D. enrollment) or permission of program
W F S 530
Conservation Ecology (3) Discussion of the application of ecological principles to conservation and management of biological diversity, landscapes, and ecosystems.
Effective: Spring 2005
Prerequisite:
Graduate Student standing
W F S 536
Freshwater Field Ecology (3) Organisms and physical/chemical factors that affect them in the aquatic environment; basic water chemistry; identification of aquatic organisms.
Effective: Spring 1989
Prerequisite:
BIOL 435
W F S 542
Systematics (3) Principles and methods of classification, phylogeny, and speciation; taxonomic techniques; analysis of species; causal interpretation of animal diversity.
Effective: Spring 2012
W F S 551
Wildlife Biometrics and Population Analysis (3) Application of biometrics and mathematics to concepts and problems in wildlife ecology with emphasis on population analysis.
Effective: Spring 1989
Prerequisite:
3 credits in animal ecology and 6 credits in biometrics or statistics
W F S 552
Systematics and Evolution of Fishes (3) Detailed study of the systematics, evolution, identification, and natural history of fishes.
Effective: Spring 1989
Prerequisite:
BIOL 421, W F S 452
W F S 560
Population Estimation and Modeling (4) Application of statistical models to estimating population parameters to test ecological theories.
Effective: Spring 2013
Prerequisite:
STAT 500, STAT 501 orSTAT 502
W F S 590
(FOR 590)
Colloquium (1-3) Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.
Effective: Fall 2007
W F S 596
Individual Studies (1-9) Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 1989
W F S 597
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently.
Effective: Spring 1989
W F S 597B
Design of Ecological Field Studies (2) Application of the scientific method and general principles of designing ecological field studies through discussion and critique of the primary literature.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
one course in statistics that covers ANOVA
W F S 597B
Quantitative Methods in Ecology (3) Course will provide practical experience to develop skills and an understanding of quantitative methods for the analysis interpretation, and presentation of ecological data.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
W F S 600
Thesis Research (1-15) No description.
Effective: Spring 1989
W F S 601
Ph.D. Dissertation Full-Time (0) No description.
Effective: Summer 1988
W F S 602
Supervised Experience in College Teaching (1-3 per semester/maximum of 6) Provides an opportunity for supervised and graded teaching experience in wildlife courses.
Effective: Spring 1989
W F S 610
Thesis Research Off Campus (1-15) No description.
Effective: Spring 1989
W F S 611
Ph.D. Dissertation Part-Time (0) No Description.
Effective: Summer 1988
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