Principles of Wildlife
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Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1. Describe the values of wildlife form both a human and an ecological perspective.
2. Relate and apply various ecological concepts and principles to problems in wildlife management and conservation.
3. Explain and analyze parameters of animal population structure and dynamics.
4. Discuss general methods of estimating population abundance, growth, and survivorship.
5. Relate basic concepts of population genetics to the viability and persistence of animal populations.
6. Explain and evaluation how aspects of the behavior and physiology of a species play a role in wildlife management plans.
7. List and explain the major physical and biological components of habitats that are important to wildlife populations.
8. Describe how human activities impact wildlife habitat.
9. Contract various management goals and relate the to appropriate management plans.
10. Explain how the concept of ecosystem management relates to wildlife conservation and management.
11. Explain the role of various regulations and issues (social, economic, ethical, and ecological) in the management and conservation of animals.

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