WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES SCIENCE (WFSC)
125. Introduction to Wildlife Conservation (3) Survey of conservation
history, ecological principles, wildlife management techniques, and
contemporary wildlife conservation issues. Intended for non-majors.
126. Wildlife Conservation Laboratory (1) Laboratory exercises and
field trips covering conservation techniques; animal census, habitat analysis,
population dynamics, and management techniques. 3L. Field trips. P, CR, 125.
213. Animal Genetics (3) (Identical with AN S 213, which is home).
330. Nutritional Biology (3) (Identical with AN S 330, which is home).
405. Aquatic Entomology (3) (Identical with ENTO 405, which is home).
May be convened with 505. Units changed to: (4) Spring
'98
441. Limnology (4) Study of lakes and streams; biological
characteristics, as related to physical, chemical, geological, and historical
processes operating on fresh waters. 2R, 6L. Weekend field trips. P, six units
of biology and 3 units of chemistry. (Identical with ECOL 441). May be
convened with 541.
444. Wildlife Management/Mammalian Species (4) Management of wildlife
as a resource; characteristics of wildlife species; principles of population
dynamics in wildlife populations; techniques used in studying wildlife. 3R, 3L
and field work. Weekend field trips. P, RNR 384. Writing-Emphasis Course.*
446. Wildlife Management/Avian Species (4) Field and laboratory
methods used in avian species management; evaluation of avian habitats;
census, productivity, diagnosis, and control of avian populations. 3R, 3L and
field work. Weekend field trips. P, RNR 384.
448. Current Problems in Wildlife Ecology (1) [Rpt.] Discussions and
assignments covering current problems, including the biological, economic,
aesthetic, political, and sociological phases of wildlife management. P, 444
or 446.
449. Diseases of Wildlife (3) (Identical with V SC 449, which is
home). May be convened with 549.
455R . Fishery Management (3) Methods and concepts pertaining to
fishery investigations and management; application of principles for
enhancement of fisheries and aquatic habitats. P, 441 or 444. May be convened
with 555R. Writing-Emphasis Course.*
455L . Fishery Management Laboratory (1) Field and laboratory methods
pertaining to fishery investigations and management. P, CR, 455R, 482. May be
convened with 555L.
456. Aquaculture (3) Overview lectures and assigned readings on the
theory and practice of aquaculture. Includes the culture of seaweeds,
mollusks, crustaceans, and finfish. Field trips. P, ECOL 181, 182, CHEM
103a-103b, 104a-104b. (Identical with V SC 456). May be convened with 556.
474. Aquatic Plants and the Environment (4) (Identical with SWES 474,
which is home). May be convened with 574.
475. Freshwater and Marine Algae (4) (Identical with ECOL 475, which
is home). May be convened with 575.
482. Ichthyology (4) (Identical with ECOL 482, which is home). May be
convened with 582.
483. Herpetology (4) (Identical with ECOL 483, which is home). May be
convened with 583.
484. Ornithology (4) (Identical with ECOL 484, which is home). May be
convened with 584.
485. Mammalogy (4) (Identical with ECOL 485, which is home). May be
convened with 585.
488R . Arizona Mammals (3) (Identical with ECOL 488R, which is home).
May be convened with 588R.
488L . Arizona Mammals Laboratory (1-2) (Identical with ECOL 488L,
which is home). May be convened with 588L.
489. Selected Studies of Birds (2) [Rpt.] (Identical with ECOL 489,
which is home). May be convened with 589.
494. Practicum
r. Research (3) [Rpt./2] P, ENGL 101, MATH 117, ABE 120, and consent of instructor.
* Writing-Emphasis Courses.* P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
505. Aquatic Entomology (3) (Identical with ENTO 505, which is home).
May be convened with 405. Units changed to: (4) Spring
'98
541. Limnology (4) For a description of course topics see 441.
Graduate-level requirements include a report that synthesizes literature on a
research issue of current concern, an in-class presentation and several
discussion meetings. Weekend field trips. P, six units of biology and 3 units
of chemistry. (Identical with ECOL 541). May be convened with 441.
549. Diseases of Wildlife (3) (Identical with V SC 549, which is
home). May be convened with 449.
555R . Fishery Management (3) For a description of course topics see
455R. Graduate-level requirements include a report on a current issue in
management and a report on a research issue, plus several discussion meetings.
P, 441 or 444. May be convened with 455R.
555L . Fishery Management Laboratory (1) For a description of course
topics see 455L. Graduate-level requirements include a detailed report and
presentation on a current advance in field or laboratory methods of study. P,
CR, 555R, 582. May be convened with 455L.
556. Aquaculture (3) For a description of course topics see 456.
Graduate-level requirements include a topic report. (Identical with V SC 556).
May be convened with 456.
574. Aquatic Plants and the Environment (4) (Identical with SWES 574,
which is home). May be convened with 474.
575. Freshwater and Marine Algae (4) (Identical with ECOL 575, which
is home). May be convened with 475.
578. Wildlife Population Dynamics (2) Concepts and methods for
estimating abundance and survival of fish and wildlife population, with
emphasis on computer-assisted techniques, application to research design, and
implications for management of populations. P, graduate standing.
581. Conservation, Biology, and Management of Large Mammals (3) An
in-depth examination of the ecology and management of big game in North
America and an introduction to large mammals and megaherbivores in Asia,
Europe, and Africa. Field trip. P, 444/544.
582. Ichthyology (4) (Identical with ECOL 582, which is home). May be
convened with 482.
583. Herpetology (4) (Identical with ECOL 583, which is home). May be
convened with 483.
584. Ornithology (4) (Identical with ECOL 584, which is home). May be
convened with 484.
585. Mammalogy (4) (Identical with ECOL 585, which is home). May be
convened with 485.
588R . Arizona Mammals (3) (Identical with ECOL 588R, which is home).
May be convened with 488R.
588L . Arizona Mammals Laboratory (1-2) (Identical with ECOL 588L,
which is home). May be convened with 488L.
589. Selected Studies of Birds (2) [Rpt.] (Identical with ECOL 589,
which is home). May be convened with 489.
595. Colloquium
c. Wildlife Habitat Analysis (2)
e. Advanced Topics in Population Ecology (1)
601. Population Regulation in Animals (2) Exploration of theoretical
and empirical basis of population regulation; critical review of literature on
extrinsic and intrinsic forces; implications for management.
649. Fishery-Water Quality and Toxicology (3) Pertinent water quality
parameters essential for fish life, and the effects of various substances and
their interrelationships to fish and aquatic organisms. 2R, 3L. P, 441 or
455R; CHEM 241a. (Identical with V SC 649).
696. Seminar
a. Fish and Wildlife Ecology (1) [Rpt.]