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4.00 Credits
Application of ecological principles of management of wild animals, wildlife agencies and their function in wildlife management; economic, social, biological and other values of wildlife. Three lectures and two hours of laboratory per week. Requires Saturday field trips. Prerequisite: BIO 380. (Fall, even years)
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4.00 Credits
Ecology and management of freshwater fishes. Methods of fishery investigation will be emphasized. Three lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO 330. (Fall, odd years)
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4.00 Credits
Emphasis is placed on the management of natural resources with particular focus on fish and wildlife. Topics will include an overview of natural resources agency structures and functions, the planning and management cycles, and ethical public relations techniques for multipleuse management in the public domain. Prerequisite: BIO 330 or consent of instructor. (Spring, odd years)
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4.00 Credits
A study of the interrelationships of the physical, chemical and biological features of lakes and streams. Prerequisite: BIO 330. (Summer)
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4.00 Credits
Study of the aquatic organisms, their biology, distributions, and ecology in natural aquatic communities and habitats in Kentucky Lake, streams, springs, and wetlands near the Hancock Biological Station. Aquatic organisms to be surveyed include bacteria, algae, aquatic plants, invertebrates, and vertebrate animals. Includes two lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 330. (On demand)
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3.00 Credits
Course is a survey of the dynamics and functioning of groundwater ecosystems at various scales from organisms and their habitats to more complex interactions occurring within large aquifers and subsurface drainage basins. Course content is aimed at juniors, seniors and graduate students interested in groundwater quality and habitats. Students must be admitted to graduate status for graduate credit to be earned. A previous course from the following list is highly recommended: BIO 535, 546, 586, 589, 669, 670, GSC 515, 560, or 665. (On demand)
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the variation in chemical and biological phenomena that characterize river impoundments. Literature reading and discussion is followed by 1) learning techniques of observation to identify pattern and process in nature, and 2) designing and conducting field experiments to assess cause and effect relationships. (On demand)
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
A practical experience/study situation where the student works a 40-hour week in the field under the supervision of a wildlife biologist. Bimonthly progress reports are required to be submitted to both the university staff and the wildlife biologist. Students must have junior standing to be considered. (Summer)
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4.00 Credits
Two weeks or more will be spent living at a field site(s) studying the ecology of a selected ecosystem(s) (e.g., tropical rainforest, coral reef, mangrove swamp, pine forest). Students will gain an understanding of the selected ecosystem's structure and function, including the roles of human cultural and economic influences. Studies are expected to occur in geographic areas other than western Kentucky. (On demand) Note: Credit with a BIS prefix counts only toward the Bachelor of Independent Studies (B.I.S.) degree.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the process of portfolio development for securing academic credit for college-level prior learning. The process includes examining, identifying, describing and evaluating prior learning for college-level competencies and skills. Also included is a study of the research techniques and skills necessary to develop an acceptable proposal for the field of study project.
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