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 2013
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 2013
W F S 300
The Vertebrates (2) Overview of the evolution, systematics, ecology, and behavior of the subphylum vertebrata.
Effective: Summer 2013
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110
W F S 301
Vertebrate Laboratory (2) Overview of the anatomy, identification, collection, and preservation of the vertebrates.
Effective: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W orFOR 308
W F S 435
(E R M 435)
Limnology (3) Biogeochemistry and natural history of freshwater ecosystems.
Effective: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110, BIOL 240W
W F S 453
Ichthyology Laboratory (2) Identification of fishes, major fish families, use of keys.
Effective: Summer 2013
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 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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: Summer 2013
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
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