Forest and Wildlife Ecology

NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS covers economic tools for managing natural resources, including cost-benefit analysis and policy issues.

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Conservation Biology investigates nature protection and biodiversity preservation through biological and socioeconomic factors.

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Dendrology course focusing on identification, ecology, and uses of woody plants native to Wisconsin through lab and field work.

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Introduces sociological principles by examining human interaction with the natural environment and environmental issues in national and global perspectives.

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FORESTS OF THE WORLD covers global forest ecology, conservation strategies, and management trade-offs outside the USA.

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NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY examines US natural resources policy and law, investigating the policy-making process and the role of science, values, and economics.

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This course examines the ecology, causes, and consequences of species extinction, including habitat alteration and conservation strategies.

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Introduction to Wildlife Ecology and the profession of wildlife management/conservation with an emphasis on career preparation.

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ENVIRONMENT, POLLUTANTS, AND YOU teaches awareness of human environmental impact and communication skills regarding pollutants.

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A general survey of wildlife and wildlife conservation covering population management, habitats, and human interactions.

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F&WECOL 299 is an independent study course allowing students to conduct research in Forest and Wildlife Ecology under faculty guidance.

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F&WECOL 318 covers major environmental factors, population structure and behavior, and conservation of regional wildlife communities.

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F&WECOL 375 covers specialized, current topics in forest and wildlife ecology for undergraduates.

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Principles of wildlife management focusing on conserving animal populations for societal benefit.

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F&WECOL 399 is a coordinative internship in Forest and Wildlife Ecology under faculty guidance.

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F&WECOL 450 explores natural and anthropogenic forest disturbances and pathogen management using hands-on ecological techniques.

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F&WECOL 550 introduces the abiotic and biotic factors influencing forest ecosystem composition, structure, and function, including the effects of natural and anthropogenic disturbances.

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Forest Ecology Lab reviews core concepts from F&WECOL 550 through field observations and ecosystem models.

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F&WECOL 561 teaches wildlife management techniques including collection preparation, food habit analysis, demographic determination, censusing, trapping, banding, and habitat planting.

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This course addresses the complexity and conservation of white-tailed deer by integrating ecological, cultural, economic, and political issues through case studies and practical experience.

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Covers resource management planning for state and federal land agencies through team-based development of real property management plans.

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F&WECOL 681 is an individual study course for Honors undergraduates to complete a thesis in Forest and Wildlife Ecology.

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F&WECOL 682 is the second semester of an individual study for Honors undergraduates completing a thesis in Forest and Wildlife Ecology.

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F&WECOL 691 is a senior thesis course for Forest Science or Wildlife Ecology majors to conduct independent research under faculty guidance.

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F&WECOL 692 is a senior thesis course for Forest Science or Wildlife Ecology majors to conduct independent research under faculty guidance.

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F&WECOL 699 is a special problems course allowing individual advanced work in Forest and Wildlife Ecology under faculty guidance.

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A practicum providing instructional orientation and direct teaching experience in agricultural and life sciences at the higher education level.

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F&WECOL 875 covers specialized subject matter of current interest to graduate students.

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F&WECOL 990 is an independent research course for graduate thesis preparation under faculty supervision.

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F&WECOL 999 is an advanced independent study course allowing graduate students to conduct supervised research.

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