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RENR 2420 - Wildlife Ecology and Management

Renewable Resources Part-time Studies Course

School of Construction and the Environment

Course Details

Covers the principles and practice of wildlife ecology and management with particular emphasis on inventory protocols and species at risk in BC. Topics include: biology and ecology of wildlife species; dynamics of wildlife populations; methods of studying wildlife; natural and artificial regulation of animal numbers; control of problem wildlife; evaluation and enhancement of wildlife habitats; management for harvest. (3.0 Credits)

Cost

$371.41

Spring/Summer 2013

Below is one offering of this course for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.

CRN 61514

Start any time

This is a distance education course. Start any time during the Spring/Summer 2013 term. You have 15 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.

Instructor

Douglas Ransome

Course Outline

Currently unavailable

Cost

$371.41

Notes

  1. Guided learning format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Departmental Approval is required. Please contact Giti Abouhamzeh at giti_abouhamzeh@bcit.ca or 604-432-8539 to get permission. Start any time this Spring/Summer. You have 15 weeks from the date you register to complete this course. Note: Information about start up and material for this course will be emailed to students upon registration.

Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register via phone, fax, mail or in person.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of underlying principles of wildlife management, including:
    • Essential qualities of good habitat.
    • Population dynamics and application to wildlife populations.
    • Annual surpluses, sustained yield, carrying capacity, and limiting factors.
  • Identify common wildlife species, evaluate habitat quality, and prescribe suitable management strategies for each species/group, including:
    • Selected orders and families of birds (e.g. waterfowl and other water birds).
    • Small mammals (rodents, lagomorphs, insectivores).
    • Major carnivores and furbearers.
    • Major ungulate species.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the Resources Inventory Standards Committee (RISC) standards for the inventory of selected wildlife species.
  • Present information in a professional manner in the form of technical or scientific report.

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Registration is currently open for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.

A sneak preview of Fall 2013 term courses is also available here. These courses are available for Web registration starting only starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT).

Students may also register by phone, mail or in-person, starting Mon, May 27 at 8:00 am (PDT).

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