2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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WL F 3841 Wildlife Techniques II1 credit: 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryOffered: FallPrerequisite: Junior StandingThis course covers common wildlife habit<strong>at</strong> researchand sampling techniques, and provides students withhands-on field experience.WL F 4003 N<strong>at</strong>ural Resource Policy3 credits: 3 hours lectureOffered: FallPrerequisite: Senior standingNOTE: Same as FOR 4003History and present st<strong>at</strong>us <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ural resource-rel<strong>at</strong>edpolicy in the U.S. Evolution <strong>of</strong> public and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<strong>at</strong>titudes toward n<strong>at</strong>ural resources, major laws affectingmanagement <strong>of</strong> public and priv<strong>at</strong>e lands, policymakingprocesses, and pr<strong>of</strong>essional ethics. Study <strong>of</strong>major policy issues affecting renewable n<strong>at</strong>uralresources and procedures for responding to those issuesin management decision-making. Topics includeindividual and group involvement in n<strong>at</strong>ural resourceplanning, environmental issues, and regul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong>forestry practices.WL F 4612 Wildlife Habit<strong>at</strong> Management2 credits: 2 hours lectureOffered: FallPrerequisite: Junior standingManipul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> habit<strong>at</strong> for optimum wildlifepopul<strong>at</strong>ions. Emphasis on influence <strong>of</strong> silviculturalpractices on wildlife habit<strong>at</strong>, and measurement andevalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> habit<strong>at</strong> quality.WL F 4691 Seminar1 credit: 1 hour lectureOffered: SpringPrerequisite: Senior StandingNote: Same as FOR 4691Emphasizes the planning, organiz<strong>at</strong>ional, and audio/visual computer skills necessary for deliveringpr<strong>of</strong>essional present<strong>at</strong>ions. Oral present<strong>at</strong>ions tostudents, staff and faculty.WL F 4702 Wildlife Ecology and Management2 credits: 2 hours lectureOffered: SpringPrerequisite: Junior standingHistorical development, ecological principles,popul<strong>at</strong>ion dynamics, and habit<strong>at</strong> management as theyrel<strong>at</strong>e to the manipul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> wildlife popul<strong>at</strong>ions.WL F 4753 Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive Educ<strong>at</strong>ion in WildlifeManagement3 creditsOffered: On demandPractical training with a public agency or industrialfirm. Written report required for each work experience.Requirements documented in Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive Educ<strong>at</strong>ionHandbook.WL F 479V Independent Study in WildlifeManagementVariable creditOffered: On demandConsult the Independent Study Courses subheading inthe Academic Regul<strong>at</strong>ions section <strong>of</strong> this c<strong>at</strong>alog forprerequisites and description.WL F 480V Advanced TopicsVariable creditOffered: On demandPrerequisites: Junior standing, consent <strong>of</strong> instructor,and approval <strong>of</strong> School DeanLectures and discussions in selected wildlife topics.WL F 4823 Integr<strong>at</strong>ed Resource Planning andManagement3 hours: 9 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryOffered: SpringPrerequisites: SIS 3814, WL F 3343, WL F 3831, WL F3841, WL F 4003, WL F 4612, WL F 4702NOTE: Same as FOR 4823Integr<strong>at</strong>ed problem solving to apply biological,ecological, quantit<strong>at</strong>ive, economic, social, political, andadministr<strong>at</strong>ive principles in solving n<strong>at</strong>ural resourcemanagement problems.Course Descriptions217
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