| FW (FOR) (ZO) 221 | Conservation of Natural Resources | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Importance of natural resources and their role in human environment. Physical, biological and ecological principles underlying sustainability of natural resources with attention to consequences of human impacts while meeting society needs. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum2 | WolfWare Info |
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| FW 311 | Wildlife Inventory and Management | 4(1-9-0) Sum |
| Coreq: FW 312 and FW 313 |
| Field exercises involving natural resource inventory, habitat relationships, community structure and analysis, population estimation, forest mensuration and silviculture, GIS and GPS, habitat manipulation, and field identification of habitats and animals. Taught off-campus at Hill Forest. 4 week residential camps with side trips. Overnight trip. Additional charges for room and board. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 | |
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| FW 312 | Fisheries Techniques and Management | 1(0-3-0) Sum |
| Coreq: FW 311 and FW 313 |
| Field exercises in aquatic environments emphasizing assessment of habitat, fish, invertebrates, plants, and ecological relationships to form the basis of describing and solving management dilemmas. Taught off-campus at Hill Forest. 5 day residential camp. Local travel required to various aquatic ecosystems. Additional charges for room and board. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 | |
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| FW 313 | Mountain Wildlife Ecology and Management | 1(0-3-0) Sum |
| Coreq: FW 311 and FW 312 |
| Visit different mountain communities along an elevation gradient from 2,000 to 6,000 feet and observe changes in plant and animal communities. Discuss wildlife and fisheries management issues, interact with agency personnel responsible for managingmountain fisheries and wildlife. One-week field trip to the North Carolina mountains. Additional charges for room and board. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 | |
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| FW (ZO) 353 | Wildlife Management | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: ZO 150 |
| Describes historical development from empirical practices to the scientific American system. The principles of management, protection, and conservation of those warm-blooded vertebrates of aesthetic, sport or food values in urban, rural and wilderness areas. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| FW 403 | Urban Wildlife Management | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: Junior standing |
| Issues facing wildlife in urbanizing landscapes and the general courses of action to minimize the negative effects of urbanization on native wildlife. Large-scale planning and zoning for roads, developments and open space; meso-scale planning and landscaping of new neighborhoods and other developments; and small-scale landscaping for backyard habitats. Coexistence between wildlife and humans in urban environments and management of wildlife damage to human property. |
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| FW (FOR) 404 | Forest Wildlife Management | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: 9 hrs. Biological Sciences |
| Relationships between forest and wildlife management and the effects of silvicultural systems on wildlife. Species-habitat requirements, forest wildlife management techniques, and forest-wildlife policies and economics. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| FW (ZO) 420 | Introduction to Fisheries Science | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: ZO 150 |
| Coreq: ZO 260 or BO 360 |
| Role of fish in aquatic ecosystems, fish biology, fish ecology, fisheries management and conservation. Emphasis on aquatic ecosystems and food webs, life history and ecology of important sport and commercial fishes, population and community dynamics, and theory and practice of fisheries management and conservation. Case studies from freshwater, estuarine and marine systems. |
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| FW (ZO) 423 | Introduction to Fisheries Sciences Laboratory | 1(0-3-0) F |
| Coreq: FW (ZO) 420 |
| General anatomy and identification of common freshwater, estuarine and marine fish, functional morphology, age and growth analyses, fish health and diets. Computer analyses of bioenergetic and population dynamics. |
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| FW (ZO) 430 | Fisheries and Wildlife Administration | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: PS 201, PS 202; FW(ZO)420, FW(ZO)353 |
| Describes and compares the administrative structures and programs of federal and state fish and wildlife agencies and develops an understanding of the basis on which these agencies function. Evaluates the interrelationships that fisheries-wildlife professionals, special interest groups, public agencies and legislative bodies play in resource management programs. |
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| FW 453 | Principles of Wildlife Science | 4(3-3-0) F |
| Preq: FW 353, FW 404, FW 312 |
| Principles and applications of population dynamics and biology to the management of terrestrial vertebrates. Predicting population levels, composition and growth rates with and without management constraints. Strategies for wildlife conservation, utilization, and enhancement. Laboratories stress the collection and analysis of data, and often meet in outdoor environments. |
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| FW 460 | International Wildlife Management and Conservation | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt. Yr. (even) |
| Preq: Junior standing and above. |
| An international perspective on wildlife management and conservation through investigation and comparison of historical events, policies, international conservation organizations and transfrontier conservation areas. Fundamental principles necessaryin managing the African savannah ecosystem, protected areas and game ranches. Identifying global biomes, zoogeography and the impacts of ecotourism.Cannot receive credit for both FW 460/560. |
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| FW (FOR) 485 | Natural Resources Advocacy | 3(2-3-0) F,S |
| Preq: ENG 333. Junior standing or Senior standing with at least 10 hours of biology |
| Analysis of natural resources problems as they affect management agencies and user groups. Emphasis on professional attitudes, policies, and communication skills needed for management of sensitive natural resource issues. Guest professionals sharing their perspectives on dealing effectively with natural resource clientele groups. Student discussions, team projects, technical presentations citing popular articles on natural resources subjects. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| FW 492 | External Learning Experience | 1-6 F,S |
| Preq: Sophomore standing |
| A learning experience in agriculture and life sciences within an academic framework that utilizes facilities and resources which are external to the campus. Contact and arrangements with prospective employers must be initiated by student and approved by a faculty adviser, the prospective employer, the departmental teaching coordinator and the academic dean prior to the experience. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| FW 493 | Special Problems in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences | 1-6 F,S |
| Preq: Sophomore standing |
| A learning experience in agriculture and life sciences within an academic framework that utilizes campus facilities and resources. Contact and arrangements with prospective employers must be initiated by student and approved |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| FW 495 | Special Topics in Fisheries and Wildlife Science | 1-3 F,S |
| Offered as needed to present materials not normally available in regular course offerings or for offering of new courses on a trial basis. |
| Course Offerings: sum2 | |
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| FW (ZO) 515 | Fish Physiology | 3(2-3-0) F, Alt. yrs. |
| Preq: GN 411, ZO 420, 421, 441 |
| The biology of fishes: physiology, anatomy, endocrinology, behavior and genetics. Designed especially for graduate students in fisheries. Several trips to research laboratories taken. |
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| FW 516 | Advanced Parasitology | 2(0-3-3) SUM1,SUM2,(ALTYRODD) |
| Preq: ZO 415 |
| Concepts of Parasitology providing advanced exploration of parasites and parsitic diseases. Wet labs, lectures, out of class investigations, demonstrations, and class discussions, including fish disease diagnostics and optional necropsy of a mammalor avian host. |
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| FW (ZO) 553 | Principles Of Wildlife Science | 3(2-3-0) F |
| Preq: BO 360 or ZO 260 |
| The principles of wildlife management and their application studied in the laboratory and in the field. |
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| FW (ZO) 554 | Wildlife Field Studies | 3(2-3-0) S. Odd yrs. |
| Preq: ZO 553, ST 311; Consent of Instructor |
| Field application of methods for studying vertebrate wildlife populations; sampling methods, data gathering, analysis and interpretation of results practiced. Participation in field laboratories and one or two weekend field trips required. |
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| FW 560 | International Wildlife Management and Conservation | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt. Yr. (even) |
| Preq: One course in wildlife management or zoology or biology or natural resources or forestry or botany, Graduate standing |
| An international perspective on wildlife management and conservation through investigation and comparison of historical events, policies, international conservation organizations and transfrontier conservation areas. Fundamental principles necessaryin managing the African savanna ecosystem, protected areas and game ranches. Identifying global biomes, zoogeography and the impacts of ecotourism. Cannot receive credit for both FW 460 and FW 560. |
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| FW (FOR) 585 | Advanced Wildlife Habitat Management | 3(2-3-0) |
| Preq: ZO(FW) 553 and ZO(FW) 554 |
| Discussion and evaluation about assessing and modeling habitat capability for wildlife species. Student development of models of habitat requirements for wildlife species and integration of models into wildlife management plans. Laboratory exercisesinclude manipulation of habitat management computer packages and development of a wildlife management plan. |
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| FW (ZO) 586 | Aquaculture I | 3(3-0-0) F, even yrs |
| Preq: BO 360 or ZO 260 or Graduate standing or Senior standing |
| Biological and general principles of aquaculture. Emphasis on the present status of aquaculture, species involved, techniques employed, and problems encountered. Discussion of recent advances in research and development and identification of areas of future research and development. |
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| FW (ZO) 587 | Aquaculture I Laboratory | 1(0-3-0) F. Even yrs. |
| Preq: BO 360 or ZO 260 or Graduate standing or Senior standing |
| Coreq: ZO 586 |
| Methods and techniques of cultivating aquatic organisms. Field trips and reports on local hatcheries and facilities required. (Three to four overnight field trips taken on week days to coastal areas, state hatcheries, and private hatcheries; students responsible for shared room costs and their meals. Four field trips also taken on laboratory day within driving range of Raleigh.) |
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| FW 595 | Special Topics in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences | 1-6 F, S, Sum |
| Special topics in various aspects fisheries and wildlife sciences are developed under the direction of a graduate faculty member. Also used to test and develop new courses. |
| Course Offerings: sum2 sprg | |
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| FW (FOR) 602 | Seminar In Wildlife Management | 1(1-0-0) S. Alt. yrs. |
| Current topics and issues in wildlife biology and management. Students select and research topics, give seminars and lead group discussions. |
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| FW 610 | Special Topics in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences | 1-6 F,S,Sum |
| Special topics in various aspects of fisheries and wildlife science are developed under the direction of a graduate faculty member. Also used to develop new courses. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| FW 685 | Master's Supervised Teaching | 1-3 F,S |
| Preq: Master's student |
| Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| FW 688 | Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration | 1(1-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. |
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| FW 689 | Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester. |
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| FW 690 | Master's Examination | 1-6 F,S |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| FW 693 | Master's Supervised Research | 1-9 F,S |
| Preq: Master's student |
| Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| FW 695 | Master's Thesis Research | 1-9 F,S |
| Preq: Master's student |
| Thesis research. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| FW 696 | Summer Thesis Research | 1(1-0-0) Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 sprg | |
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| FW 699 | Master's Thesis Preparation | 1-3 F,S |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students who have completed all credit hour requirements and full-time enrollment for the master's degree and are writing and defending their theses. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| FW (ZO) 726 | Quantitative Fisheries Management | 3(2-3-0) F, Even yrs. |
| Preq: ST 501 and ZO 420 |
| Current methods for assessment and management of exploited fish populations, including sampling methods, data analysis and modeling. A required research paper or project. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| FW 730 | Ethics in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences | 2(2-0-0) F |
| Students will explore historical and current thinking concerning the search for truth about natural systems, and the complex ethics scientists and practitioners who operate in the public sector must consider. Standards of professional and ethical behavior specific to Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences will be addressed. Faculty will introduce topics and guide discussions; students will give seminars and lead some discussions. For doctoral students in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| FW 801 | Issues in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Doctoral Seminar | 2(2-0-0) S |
| Current topics and issues in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Research. Students select and research topics, give seminars on Ph.D. proposals, and lead group discussions. For doctoral students in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. |
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| FW (FOR) 802 | Seminar in Fisheries and Wildlife | 1(2-0-0) F |
| Current topics and issues in fisheries and wildlife biology and management. Students select and research topics, give seminars, and lead group discussions. For doctoral students in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| FW 810 | Special Topics in Fisheries and Wildlife | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Individual students or groups of students, under direction of a faculty member, will explore topics of special interest not covered by existing courses. Format may consist of readings and independent study, problems or research not related to dissertation. Also used to develop and test new 800-level courses. For doctoral students in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. |
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| FW 885 | Doctoral Supervised Teaching | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. For doctoral students in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| FW 890 | Doctoral Preliminary Exam | 1-9 F,S,Sum |
| For students who are preparing for and taking written and/or oral preliminary exams. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| FW 893 | Doctoral Supervised Research | 1-9 F,S,Sum |
| Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. For doctoral students in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| FW 895 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 1-9 F,S,Sum |
| Dissertation Research. For doctoral students in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| FW 896 | Summer Doctoral Dissertation Research | 1(1-0-0) Sum |
| Summer Dissertation Research. For doctoral students in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 | |
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| FW 899 | Doctoral Dissertation Preparation | 1-3 F,S |
| For students who have completed all credit hour, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |