Course Overview
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.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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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.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2009
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