Spring 2027

Wildlife Research Capstone

Wildlife Research Capstone course where students synthesize wildlife ecology concepts, develop a research proposal, conduct a pilot field study, and design a social survey to prepare for a research career.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Jessica Hua

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify contemporary ‘real world’ issues facing wildlife specialists

  • Apply knowledge gained in their academic programs to develop plans for addressing these issues

  • Defend proposed plans in written and oral forma

  • Collaborate effectively in a team to carry out proposed plans

  • Communicate findings in the form of written reports, professional presentations, and informal social media public communication

  • Apply key professional skills marketable to future employers

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F&W ECOL 561

F&WECOL 595

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Spring 2027

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the class

Synthesize concepts in wildlife ecology and prepare for a wildlife research career. Develop a professional-quality research proposal for an extended project, carry out a pilot ecological field study, and design and implement a social survey questionnaire.

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Topics

  • Wildlife ecology
  • Ecological field study design and implementation
  • Social survey questionnaire design
  • Contemporary issues facing wildlife specialists

Skills

  • Developing research proposals, conducting pilot field studies, and designing social surveys.
  • Defending proposed plans in written and oral formats.
  • Communicating findings through reports, presentations, and social media.

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F&WECOL 595 · Spring 2027

Wildlife Research Capstone

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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