#1 ·F&WECOL 375
Special Topics
1–4 creditsSPECIAL TOPICS covers specialized subject matter of current interest to undergraduate students.
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#2 ·F&WECOL 448
Disturbance Ecology
3 creditsIntroduction to disturbance ecology covering fire, wind, flooding, disease, and insects as drivers of terrestrial ecosystem structure and function.
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Spring 2024–Spring 2026A lab-based course focused on identifying Southern Wisconsin birds by sight and sound, including two required Saturday field trips.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Principles of Wildlife Management covers conserving animal populations for societal benefit, including endangered species, exploited species, nature reserves, and wildlife pests.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Statistical Methods for Bioscience II covers polynomial and multiple regression, two-way ANOVA, split-plot design, subsampling, ANCOVA, elementary sampling, and bioassay.
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The course received a moderate difficulty rating from the reviewer.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Animal Population Dynamics covers fluctuation techniques, documentation, and controls. Students assess theories and models for wildlife conservation.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026#7 ·F&WECOL/ZOOLOGY 520
Ornithology
3 creditsAn introduction to ornithology covering bird biology, ecology, and behavior, including evolution, flight mechanics, migration, communication, and conservation.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Study of life history, ecology, distribution, and taxonomy of terrestrial vertebrates, focusing on Wisconsin species and conservation threats while covering major North American families and global groups.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026