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WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES SCIENCES (WFSC)

125. Introduction to Wildlife Conservation (3) I Survey of conservation history, ecological principles, wildlife management techniques, and contemporary wildlife conservation issues. Intended for non-majors.

126. Wildlife Conservation Laboratory (1) I Laboratory exercises and field trips covering conservation techniques; animal census, habitat analysis, population dynamics, and management techniques. 3L. Field trip. P or CR, WFSC 125.

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

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

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

213. Animal Genetics (3) I (Identical with AN S 213, which is home).

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, completion of Tier 1 Natural Sciences courses. Tier 2 - Natural Sciences.

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

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

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

330. Nutritional Biology (3) I (Identical with AN S 330, which is home).

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

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

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

405. Aquatic Entomology (4) II (Identical with ENTO 405, which is home).

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. Field trip. P, 6 units of biology and 3 units of chemistry. (Identical with ECOL 441). May be convened with WFSC 541.

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. 3R, 3L and field work. Field trip. Writing-Emphasis Course*. P, RNR 384.

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. 3R, 3L and field work. Field trip. P, RNR 384.

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.

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

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.

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. May be convened with WFSC 555R.

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 trip. P, ECOL 181, ECOL 182, CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B. (Identical with V SC 456). May be convened with WFSC 556.

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

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

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

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

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

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

488L. Arizona Mammals Laboratory (1-2) S (Identical with ECOL 488L, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 588L.

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

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

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

494. Practicum

r. Research (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II P, ENGL 101, MATH 117, ABE 120, and consent of instructor.

498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

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

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

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

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

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. Weekend field trips. (Identical with ECOL 541). May be convened with WFSC 441.

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

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.

555R. Fishery Management (3) II For a description of course topics see WFSC 455R. Graduate-level requirements include a report on a current issue in management and a report on a research issue, plus several discussion meetings. May be convened with WFSC 455R.

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.

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

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

578. Wildlife Population Dynamics (2) 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.

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 trip. P, WFSC 444 or WFSC 544.

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

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

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

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

588L. Arizona Mammals Laboratory (1-2) S (Identical with ECOL 588L, which is home). May be convened with WFSC 488L.

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

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

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

595. Colloquium

a. 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.

c. Colloquium (2) II

e. Advanced Topics of Population Ecology (1) I

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

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.

649. Fishery-Water Quality and Toxicology (3) I II Pertinent water quality parameters essential for fish life, and the effects of various substances and the ir interrelationships to fish and aquatic organisms. 2R, 3L. P, WFSC 441 or WFSC 445R; CHEM 241A. (Identical with V SC 649).

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

696. Seminar

a. Fish and Wildlife Ecology (1) [Rpt./ 1] II

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

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

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

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

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

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


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