*+Wildlife+Biology

=Wildlife Biology=

This class focuses on the ecological issues surrounding wildlife management.
During this course, students will learn how to identify, track, and study animal populations as well as investigate other areas that affect the health and viability of animals. We will focus on Utah animals and include other US and foreign species as appropriate. The techniques and information learned in this course, however, will apply to any area in the world.

Whose viewpoints do we need to consider when creating a management plan? Which plants, animals, and other organisms should be considered in a management plan?

 * Mammals? All animals?
 * Plants?
 * Reptiles and amphibians?
 * Insects?
 * Fungi? Bacteria?
 * Human recreation (4-wheeling, hiking, fishing, etc.)?
 * Human industry (mining, oil, construction, etc.)?
 * Agriculture (farms, ranches)?

These are just some of the questions we will consider this semester. We will investigate what organisms need to survive, how humans affect the survival of different organisms, and how these organisms affect humans. Our objective is to learn how do balance these different and often contradictory needs to create a successful wildlife management plan.

Students' management plan:

Students' wildlife reports:

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