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Fall 1999 Course Descriptions
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WFSC 193. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II

WFSC 199. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

WFSC 199H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] II

WFSC 213. Animal Genetics (3) I P, 4 units of biology. (Identical with AN S 213, which is home).

WFSC 225. Wildlife Conservation and Society (3) I Application of ecological concepts to conservation and management of North American and global wildlife resources and biodiversity. How conservation requires integration of scientific understanding with needs of society. P, two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (NATS 101, 102, 104). Approved as Tier Two -Natural Sciences.

WFSC 293. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II

WFSC 299. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

WFSC 299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

WFSC 330. Nutritional Biology (3) I P, CHEM 101B or CHEM 102B or CHEM 103B; MCB 181, CHEM 104B, CHEM 241A-241B and CHEM 243A-243B encouraged. (Identical with AN S 330, which is home).

WFSC 393. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II

WFSC 399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

WFSC 399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

WFSC 405. Aquatic Entomology (4) II 2R, 3L. P, ECOL 182. (Identical with ENTO 405, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 505.

WFSC 441. Limnology (4) I Study of lakes and streams; biological characteristics, as related to physical, chemical, geological, and historical processes operating on fresh waters. 2R, 6L. P, 6 units of biology and 3 units of chemistry. (Identical with ECOL 441). May be convened with WFSC 541.

WFSC 444. Wildlife Management/Mammalian Species (4) I Management of wildlife as a resource; characteristics of wildlife species; principles of population dynamics in wildlife populations; techniques used in studying wildlife. Field Trips. Writing Emphasis Course. P, RNR 384.

WFSC 446. Wildlife Management/Avian Species (4) II Field and laboratory methods used in avian species management; evaluation of avian habitats; census, productivity, diagnosis, and control of avian populations. Field Trips. P, RNR 384.

WFSC 448. Current Problems in Wildlife Ecology (1) [Rpt./ 1] II Discussions and assignments covering current problems, including the biological, economic, aesthetic, political, and sociological phases of wildlife management. P, WFSC 444 or WFSC 446.

WFSC 449. Diseases of Wildlife (3) II (Identical with V SC 449, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 549.

WFSC 455L. Fishery Management Laboratory (1) II Field and laboratory methods pertaining to fishery investigations and management. P, or CR, WSFC 455R, WSFC 482. May be convened with WFSC 555L.

WFSC 455R. Fishery Management (3) II Methods and concepts pertaining to fishery investigations and management; application of principles for enhancement of fisheries and aquatic habitats. Writing Emphasis Course. P, WFSC 441 or WFSC 444.

WFSC 456. Aquaculture (3) II 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, ECOL 182, CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B. (Identical with V SC 456). May be convened with WFSC 556.

WFSC 474. Aquatic Plants and the Environment (4) I II (Identical with SWES 474, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 574.

WFSC 475. Freshwater and Marine Algae (4) II P, 4 units of biological or plant sciences. (Identical with ECOL 475, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 575.

WFSC 482. Ichthyology (4) I 2R, 6L. Writing Emphasis Course. P, ECOL 182. (Identical with ECOL 482, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 582.

WFSC 483. Herpetology (4) II (Identical with ECOL 483, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 583.

WFSC 484. Ornithology (4) II 2R, 2L. Writing Emphasis Course. P, one basic biology course. (Identical with ECOL 484, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 584.

WFSC 485. Mammalogy (4) I (Identical with ECOL 485, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 585.

WFSC 488. Arizona Mammals (3) S P, ECOL182 or equivalent. (Identical with ECOL 488, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 588.

WFSC 488R. Arizona Mammals (3) S P, ECOL 182 or equivalent; CR, ECOL 488R. (Identical with ECOL 488R, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 588R.

WFSC 489. Selected Studies of Birds (2) [Rpt./ 1] I 1R, 3L. (Identical with ECOL 489, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 589.

WFSC 493. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II

WFSC 494R. Research (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II P, ENGL 101, MATH 110, ABE 120 and consent of instructor.

WFSC 498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

WFSC 498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

WFSC 499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

WFSC 499H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II

WFSC 505. Aquatic Entomology (4) II (Identical with ENTO 505, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 405.

WFSC 541. Limnology (4) I For a description of course topics see WFSC 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. Field Trips. (Identical with ECOL 541). May be convened with WFSC 441.

WFSC 549. Diseases of Wildlife (3) II (Identical with V SC 549, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 449.

WFSC 555L. Fishery Management Laboratory (1) II For a description of course topics see WFSC 455L. Graduate-level requirements include a detailed report and presentation on a current advance in field or laboratory methods of study. May be convened with WFSC 455L.

WFSC 555R. Fishery Management (3) II Graduate-level requirements include a report on a current issue in management and a report on a research issue, plus several discussion meetings.

WFSC 556. Aquaculture (3) II For a description of course topics see WFSC 456. Graduate-level requirements include a topic report. (Identical with V SC 556). May be convened with WFSC 456.

WFSC 574. Aquatic Plants and the Environment (4) I II (Identical with SWES 574, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 474.

WFSC 575. Freshwater and Marine Algae (4) II (Identical with ECOL 575, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 475.

WFSC 578. Wildlife Population Dynamics (3) I 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.

WFSC 581. Conservation, Biology, and Management of Large Mammals (3) I 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 Trips. P, WFSC 444 or WFSC 544.

WFSC 582. Ichthyology (4) I (Identical with ECOL 582, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 482.

WFSC 583. Herpetology (4) II (Identical with ECOL 583, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 483.

WFSC 584. Ornithology (4) II (Identical with ECOL 584, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 484.

WFSC 585. Mammalogy (4) I (Identical with ECOL 585, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 485.

WFSC 588. Arizona Mammals (3) S (Identical with ECOL 588, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 488.

WFSC 588L. Arizona Mammals Laboratory (1-2) S P, ECOL 588R. (Identical with ECOL 588L, which is home).

WFSC 588R. Arizona Mammals (3) S P, ECOL 588R. (Identical with ECOL 588R, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 488R.

WFSC 589. Selected Studies of Birds (2) [Rpt./ 1] I (Identical with ECOL 589, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 489.

WFSC 593. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II

WFSC 595A. Biopolitics (2) II Integrating views of partners and adversaries in decisions on management of ecosystems and endangered species. Consensus and decision making in managing wildlife. Should objectivity or advocacy be the role of the professional wildlife biologist.

WFSC 595B. Biology and Management of Endangered Species (2) I Characteristics of, and problems related to, the management of vulnerable species. Relationships between science and politics in conservation biology. Management concepts, analyses, and strategies for conservation of species and ecosystems.

WFSC 595C. Colloquium (2) II

WFSC 595E. Advanced Topics of Population Ecology (1)

WFSC 599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

WFSC 601. Population Regulation in Animals (2) II Exploration of theoretical and empirical basis of population regulation; critical review of literature on extrinsic and intrinsic forces; implications for management.

WFSC 649. Fishery-Water Quality and Toxicology (3) I II 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, WFSC 441 or WFSC 445R; CHEM 241A. (Identical with V SC 649).

WFSC 693. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II

WFSC 696A. Fish and Wildlife Ecology (1) [Rpt./ 1] II

WFSC 696C. Restoration Ecology (2) I Examination of the emerging field of restoration ecology from a habitat and population perspective. Will investigate concepts and applications of restoration ecology, with emphasis on southwestern ecosystems. This course is temporary and will be offered during the Fall of 1999 only.

WFSC 699. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./] I II

WFSC 900. Research (1-8) [Rpt./]

WFSC 909. Master's Report (1-3) [Rpt./]

WFSC 910. Thesis (1-8) [Rpt./]

WFSC 920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

WFSC 930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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