WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Biological Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and list various wildlife research techniques, such as GIS, GPS, animal capture, and tracking methods Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explain the principles and applications of different wildlife research techniques, including the use of trail cameras and habitat surveys Audience: Undergraduate 3. Use field equipment and techniques, such as radio-tracking and stable isotope analysis, in real-world wildlife research scenarios Audience: Undergraduate 4. Analyze data collected from field experiments, such as mark-recapture and occupancy models, to draw meaningful conclusions about wildlife populations and behaviors Audience: Undergraduate 5. Critically evaluate the effectiveness and limitations of various wildlife research techniques and methodologies discussed in the course Audience: Undergraduate 6. Design and propose a comprehensive wildlife research project, incorporating appropriate techniques and methodologies learned throughout the course Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and list various wildlife research techniques, such as GIS, GPS, animal capture, and tracking methods Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explain the principles and applications of different wildlife research techniques, including the use of trail cameras and habitat surveys Audience: Undergraduate 3. Use field equipment and techniques, such as radio-tracking and stable isotope analysis, in real-world wildlife research scenarios Audience: Undergraduate 4. Analyze data collected from field experiments, such as mark-recapture and occupancy models, to draw meaningful conclusions about wildlife populations and behaviors Audience: Undergraduate 5. Critically evaluate the effectiveness and limitations of various wildlife research techniques and methodologies discussed in the course Audience: Undergraduate 6. Design and propose a comprehensive wildlife research project, incorporating appropriate techniques and methodologies learned throughout the course Audience: Undergraduate