ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 250 - Introduction to Wildlife Management and Techniques SM

Institution:

Hiram College

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Description:

Wildlife management is an applied science that unites human needs and desires with active management of habitats and animal populations. This course introduces students to the diversity of human attitudes towards wildlife and explores strategies employed to protect and utilize wildlife resources for hunting, simple enjoyment, tourism, and ecosystem services as well as to avoid human-wildlife conflicts. The cornerstone of wildlife management is population ecology. Hence, students will gain hands-on experience with the survey, monitoring, and analytic techniques used to determine changes in animal populations through active participation in research at the Barrow Field Station. Using real-world data and case studies, students will be challenged to develop management and monitoring strategies to meet the goals of diverse human interest groups by balancing sound science, ethics, political will, and economic forces.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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