Course

Examples of Material Presented

WL 110
Environmental Conservation

Human population growth as a worldwide phenomenon is a major topic. Concepts of political and social unrest versus concern for natural resources of the world are discussed. Factors (e.g., cultural, economic) that influence the ability of nations to conserve and sustain natural resources are a major part of the course.

WL 220
Introduction to Wildlife and Fisheries Management

International endangered species and numerous other treaties are discussed. Marine overharvest case histories are provided. Worldwide subsistence fish culture is covered. Other examples of international species and habitat management are included in the course.

WL 230
Wildlife and Fisheries Techniques

Techniques are applicable worldwide.

WL 363
Ornithology

Lecture section on Native American and indigenous people relationships to birds. Lecture on global conservation issues as they relate to birds.

WL 367
Ichthyology

Worldwide zoogeography of freshwater and marine fishes is covered. Many examples are used of non-North American fishes in relation to their ecology, structure, and function.

WL 370
Limnology

Diversity and origins of freshwater systems worldwide are discussed. Similarities in functions and responses of lotic and lentic ecosystems of similar sizes and latitudes on a circumpolar basis are covered.

WL 411
Principles of Wildlife Management

Numerous examples of wildlife management differences in relation to North America, Europe, and Africa are discussed.

WL 412
Principles of Fisheries Management

Marine overharvest case histories are discussed. Moderate amount of Canadian and tribal issues management is discussed. Case histories of some European management systems are at times provided.

WL 430
Human Dimensions in Wildlife and Fisheries

Western views toward wildlife and other natural resources versus Native American traditional views are covered. Management systems in Great Britain and central European countries are discussed.

WL 440
Fisheries and Wildlife Biometrics

All material is applicable to international systems, but are not specifically directed to any area of the world.

ABS 475
Integrated Natural Resource Management

Potential to incorporate non-North American examples into the planning process stressed in the course.

WL 490
Sophomore Seminar

Overview of management on tribal lands.

WL 490
Senior Seminar

Periodic seminars concerning foreign experiences.