| Gain an appreciation for the practical aspects of understanding wildlife species, communities and ecosystem survival. Discover how to become more attuned to sound ecosystem management. Explore wildlife population dynamics, habitat characteristics, animal behavior, predator-prey relationships, wildlife diversity and the institutional environment. Study trends in wildlife management and careers in the wildlife field and examine the evolution of wildlife law and conservation policy in the United States, including endangered species administration, urban wildlife management and marine wildlife policy. Two field trips are scheduled.
This course is part of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Collegiate Studies and the Certificate of Accomplishment in Natural History Field Studies. |
