BIOL 7759 - Field Methods in Wildlife Ecology

Effective Start Date: 02/04/2015
An introduction to field research methods for measuring and monitoring animals with an emphasis on testing biological and wildlife management hypotheses. We will survey small mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Students will learn sampling designs, protocols, and types of studies. Exercises will include surveying, trapping, marking, and measuring animals. Skills learned will be used in hypothesis-driven group projects.

Credits: 3
Grading Basis: Graded