Wildlife Conservation & Management

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Class
AGRI 2330
Principles and practices used in the production and improvement of wildlife resources. Aesthetic, ecological, and recreational uses of public and private lands.An introduction to the ecology and management of wildlife populations. A study of principles, life histories, and management techniques.
Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  1. Describe the basic principles of wildlife biology.
  2. Analyze the theories of management for wildlife and habitats within ecosystems.
  3. Describe the interactions of wildlife, agriculture, natural resources, and government policy.
  4. Contrast methods of sustainable wildlife management for different purposes (i.e. recreation, conservation, and preservation).
  5. Discuss the impact of current trends and societal issues on wildlife and increased demands on natural resources.
  6. Recognize the importance of wildlife ecology.
  7. Describe the history of wildlife management.
  8. Discuss areas of neglect and exploitation.
  9. Identify area of success in management.
  10. Describe the ecosystems and natural communities.
  11. Explain population ecology.
  12. Describe animal behavior
  13. Outline food and cover how it relates to wildlife management.
  14. Identify diseases of wildlife.
  15. Discuss why we study wildlife diseases.
  16. Explain relationship between diseases and habitat, population, and biological controls.
  17. Outline the effects of hunting and trapping.
  18. Discuss predation in natural communities.
  19. Explain the effects of hunting and trapping.
  20. Outline the effects of overpopulation.
  21. Describe the effects of habitat on wildlife.
  22. Explain wildlife and farmlands.
  23. Explain wildlife and rangelands.
  24. Explain wildlife and forests.
  25. Describe types of wildlife.
  26. Discuss wildlife in parks.
  27. Identify urban wildlife.
  28. Describe exotic wildlife.
  29. Identify non-game and endangered wildlife.
Lab Fee
$24.00
Required Textbooks
Wildlife Ecology and Management, Prentice Hall
Evaluation Standards

Instructor evaluation of the student’s competency in each subject area will be measured during the semester by written examination and by laboratory exercises

3 Test 50%
1 final examination 25%
lab practical 25%
Total 100%

Grades will be based on the percentages made from each of the areas listed above along with attitude, attendance, and participation.

Grading Standards

90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
Below 60 F

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
Revised
Fall 2021
Last Modified
Thursday, August 26, 2021, 4:15 PM