Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management Minor

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Course include theory and techniques involved in the management, conservation, and captive propagation of wildlife and fish populations. Includes both classroom and field experiences in a Rocky Mountain setting.

Wildlife Fisheries Biology Management minor - requirements

Requirements for the minor in wildlife fisheries biology management (WFBM) include a minimum of 18 credit hours. Courses counted towards one minor may not be counted towards another. A grade of C or better is required in all courses.

Required Courses

LIFE 3400 - General Ecology Credits: 3
ZOO 2450 - Fish and Wildlife Management in the Anthropocene Credits: 4
ZOO 4300 - Wildlife Ecology and Management Credits: 5 OR ZOO 4310 - Fisheries Management

Elective Courses

Select three (3) of the following courses, one of which must have a laboratory component:

LIFE 3050 - Genetics Credits: 4
ZOO 3600 - Principles of Animal Behavior Credits: 3
ZOO 4190 - Comparative Environmental Physiology Credits: 3
ZOO 4195 - Comparative Environmental Physiology Lab Credits: 2
ZOO 4330 - Ichthyology Credits: 3
ZOO 4350 - Ornithology Credits: 3
ZOO 4370 - Mammalogy Credits: 3
ZOO 4380 - Herpetology Credits: 3
ZOO 4400 - Population Ecology Credits: 3
ZOO 4415 - Behavioral Ecology Credits: 3
ZOO 4420 - Conservation Biology Credits: 3
ZOO 4440 - Freshwater Ecology Credits: 3
ZOO 4540 - Invertebrate Zoology Credits: 4
ZOO 4740 - Fish Culture and Nutrition Credits: 3