RANGE MANAGEMENT

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of ecology and management of wildlife populations. Students will be introduced to the characteristics of and factors affecting wildlife populations, as well as techniques and theories of management. Topics covered will include population survey methodology, animal capture and handling, harvest analysis of game species, habitat assessment, range improvement, as well as study and recognition of the more common wildlife diseases. (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab)