Undergraduate Courses
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Principles of fish management in freshwater and marine systems. Includes field and laboratory techniques for aquatic habitat and fishery resource assessment, aquaculture practices and consideration of contemporary issues pertinent to sport and commercial uses of renewable fisheries resources.
Offered spring term only.
Provides students with a basic understanding of the classification, nomenclature, morphology, ecological relationships, associations and uses of the major forest tree and shrub species of North America.
Offered fall term only.
Basic concepts of sampling. Design of cost-effective sample surveys. Sampling methodology applicable to natural resources: simple random, stratified, systematic, multi-phase and multi-stage. Cluster sampling, ratio, regression and difference estimation. Line transects. Computer simulation of sampling methods. Intro to remote sensing, geographic information and global positioning systems.
Offered fall term only.
An integrative approach to the study of forest resource management for the production of multiple products, such as timber, recreation, wildlife, rangeland, etc., utilizing the case study approach.
Offered spring term only.
Factors in evolution of forest, range, wildlife and related natural resources administration and policies in the United States; policy components; policy formation in implementation, administration and change processes; introduction to criteria for evaluating effectiveness of policies and administration.
Offered fall term only.
Introduction to the biological and ecological basis of wildlife issues and the pathways humans use to resolve these issues throughout the world. Topics include: major animal phyla; evolutionary history of vertebrates; state, federal and international agencies that manage wildlife worldwide; and the impacts of human activities on wildlife. (B).
Offered fall, spring, and summer B terms.
This laboratory will include exercises designed to complement lecture material in WIS 2040 and will provide students with an opportunity to gain experience in identification of wildlife species in the SE US. This course will also satisfy graduation requirements for students needing a lab. (B)
WIS 2040L will not be offered in 2011-12.
Introduction to the relationship between humans and the global biotic environment that supports them. This course explores human patterns of resource use and population biology determining the status of the earth's biodiversity resources. The goal of this course is to help students understand how today's human society affects global life support systems, and how individuals can make lifetime contributions to environmental solutions. (B, N)
Offered fall, spring, and summer B terms.
The course will examine wildlife ecology and conservation as a major and career (for majors/minors only).
Offered fall term only.
WIS 2920 is a new course offering, effective with the Fall 2012 semester. It won't be taught in academic year 2011-12.
Wildlife as natural resource with emphasis on principles of conservation, ecology and management.
Offered fall and spring terms.
A laboratory designed to familiarize students with the characteristics, life history traits and identification of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians of Florida.
WIS 3401L will not be offered in 2011-12.
Introduction to diversity of wildlife species in Florida with emphasis on amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds.
Offered spring term only.
Introduces diversity of wildlife in Florida's ecosystems with emphasis on field identification, natural history and ecology of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles.
Offered spring term only.
Tropical Wildlife is an interdisciplinary course that teaches students about both the ecology of animals and the socio-economics of wildlife use. The first part of the course deals with the biology of tropical wildlife and the second with the historical, economic and political aspects of the use and management of tropical wildlife.
Offered fall term of odd years only.
This course provides an introduction to the types of molecular polymorphisms found in nature, how genetic information is organized, what evolutionary and demographic forces act to shape genetic polymorphisms, and how and why genetics are useful in population conservation and management.
Offered spring term only.
Central constructs and methods of landscape ecology are applied to wildlife ecology and conservation.
Offered spring term only.
Application of land management practices and their effects on wildlife habitats in Florida.
Offered spring term only.
Ecological principles of conservation and management of wildlife in wetland environments, including a survey of the structure and function of major wetland types.
Note: this course is only offered at the West Florida Research and Education Center in Milton, FL.
Introduction to the dynamics and regulation of biological populations and life-history theory.
Offered spring term only.
Local and international models are used to provide an interdisciplinary overview of the theory and practice of conservation education, environmental communication and integrated resource management and conservation.
Offered fall term only.
Intensive advanced field experience in scientific study design and ecology of wild bird populations and communities.
Offered over the spring break week only.
This course is an overview of the major problems in conservation and of the biological principles and theories to preserve this diversity.
Offered fall term only.
Concepts and applications of quantitative techniques in ecology and wildlife management.
Offered fall term only.
Individual study of a selected topic related to wildlife ecology and conservation as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term.
Offered every term.
Independent honors research project. This course is open only to students in the CALS Upper-division Honors program.
Offered every term.
Selected topics in wildlife, forestry, range, recreation and fisheries. Topics include special current issues and in-depth study of topics not covered in other courses.
Offered every fall and spring term, but topics will vary.
Spring 2012 WIS 4934 courses include:
WIS 4934 Climate Change Ecology
WIS 4934 Vertebrates in Lotic Habitats
Offered every term.
Practical training in wildlife research techniques including radiotelemetry, methods of trapping, immobilization and marking of birds, mammals and herps.
Offered every fall and spring term.
This 5-week, experiential program introduces students to New Zealand's unique flora and fauna and local/national efforts to conserve and restore biodiversity.
Offered Summer B term only.
Course Titles and Credits:
WIS 4905 Biodiversity Conservation and Management (3 credits)
WIS 4905 New Zealand Flora and Fauna (3 credits)
The UF in Belize program offers students an opportunity to earn 3 credits while studying throughout Belize. Students will spend 9 days learning with local faculty and students as well as other local professionals. The majority of each day will be spent in the field examining wildlife and conservation issues in a diversity of landscapes and ecosystems.
Offered over the spring break week only.
Course Titles and Credits:
WIS 4905 Ecology & Conservation of Wildlife in the Tropics (Belize) (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity for hands-on learning in one of the most diverse and complex ecosystems on the planet. Students will learn field survival skills, wildlife and plant identification, wildlife research techniques, African wildlife ecology, and the linkages between conservation and social issues. Students will engage in many of Southern Africa's most pressing conservation issues, participate in community development projects, and gain an understanding and appreciation for the history and cultures of Southern Africa.
Offered Summer A term only.
Course Titles and Credits:
WIS 4905 Conservation, Culture and Management (3 credits)
WIS 4905 African Savannah Wildlife Ecology (3 credits)
General Education Categories
Consult Schedule of Courses for specific information.
- Biological Sciences (B)
- Composition (C)
- Diversity (D)*
- Humanities (H)
- International (N)*
- Mathematics (M)
- Physical Sciences (P)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (S)
* Students who entered UF prior to Summer B 2007 and/or whose catalog year is not 2007-08: Current students who have not already completed six hours of "I" - international/diversity credits can do so now by taking "D" and "N" courses.
Symbols Used in Course Descriptions
- (WR) indicates the course satisfies the writing requirement.
- (MR) indicates the course satisfies the math requirement.
- (S-U) indicates the course may be taken on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory basis.
- Refer to the Schedule of Courses for specific information.
