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FW 1001 - Orientation in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Survey of technical requirements and education needed for careers in fisheries, wildlife, and conservation biology. Introduction to fields of work, problems, career opportunities. Prerequisite: FWCB major or instructor permission.
FW 2001W - Introduction to Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology [ENV WI]
(3 cr; Prereq-BIOL 1001 or BIOL 1009; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was FW 2001 until 03-SEP-13
Fish, wildlife, and other forms of biodiversity. Single species, populations, ecosystem, and landscape approaches. Experiential/interactive course. Decision-case studies.
FW 2003 - Introduction to Marine Biology
(3 cr; Prereq-BIOL 1001 or BIOL 1009 or BIOL 2002 or ESCI 1006 or ESCI 1106 or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Nature of oceans, their role sustaining life on planet. Diversity/ecology of organisms that live in coastal, deep, open seas. Effects of humans on marine life. Resilience of marine life, its importance to human society. Cultures of oceanic peoples. Selected topics.
FW 3104 - Skills for Field Techniques in Habitat Assessment, Research, and Conservation
(2 cr; Prereq-[soph, jr, sr], FW major; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
In this field-preparation and application class, students develop skills required for the field session (FW 3106 + FW 3108) and future professional positions in fisheries, wildlife, and conservation biology. Students complete a series of online activities that prepare them to use analytical tools (e.g., tools for statistical analysis, GIS/GPS, spatial methodology, advanced lab- and field-based skills). Students build knowledge about Minnesota species including identification and natural history information of plants, amphibians and reptiles, birds, fish, and mammals. Students demonstrate readiness for fieldwork by conducting an independent, field-focused project.
FW 3108 - Field Methods in Research and Conservation
(4 cr; Prereq-[soph, jr, sr], FW major; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was FW 4108 until 27-MAY-14
FW3108 is a survey of the techniques and methodologies that fisheries and wildlife biologists use to conduct research and make management decisions. This class is part of the FWCB core curriculum, taken by all FWCB undergraduate students. It covers overarching concepts and methods related to science-based fisheries and wildlife resource management that are important for all FWCB degree options. Biologists have many techniques in their `toolbox,? and we will discuss current techniques we think you are likely to use early in your career. Keep in mind that we will be unable to cover the full set of `tools? available in the fisheries and wildlife management `toolbox.? Rather, our goal is to expose you to the applications, assumptions, and limitations of many common techniques you may encounter as a fisheries and wildlife professional. This class will also cover a variety of ecosystems (from prairies to woodlands to waters) and ecological scales (from individual organisms to ecosystems), and we will employ a variety of data collection techniques that are used to investigate ecological systems and monitor and manage natural resources. The course highlights both traditional and ?cutting-edge? techniques used to study free-ranging animal populations and their habitats. A highlight of the course is the emphasis on pairing hands-on activities in the field with data organization and summary. Multiple full-day field trips or a multi-day field session is required for this course.
FW 3293 - Directed Study Fisheries
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 6 credits of directed study counts towards CFANS major requirements. ; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
A course in which a student designs and carries out a directed study on selected topics or problems under the direction of a faculty member; eg, literature review. Directed study courses may be taken for variable credit and special permission is needed for enrollment. Students enrolling in a directed study will be required to use the University-wide on-line directed study contract process in order to enroll.
FW 3294 - Directed Research Fisheries
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 6 credits of directed research counts towards CFANS major requirements.; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
An opportunity in which a student designs and carries out a directed research project under the direction of a faculty member. Directed research may be taken for variable credit and special permission is needed for enrollment. Students enrolling in a directed research course will be required to use the University-wide on-line directed research contract process in order to enroll.
FW 3393 - Directed Study Wildlife
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 6 credits of directed study counts towards CFANS major requirements. ; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
A course in which a student designs and carries out a directed study on selected topics or problems under the direction of a faculty member; eg, literature review. Directed study courses may be taken for variable credit and special permission is needed for enrollment. Students enrolling in a directed study will be required to use the University-wide on-line directed study contract process in order to enroll.
FW 3394 - Directed Research Wildlife
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 6 credits of directed research counts towards CFANS major requirements.; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
An opportunity in which a student designs and carries out a directed research project under the direction of a faculty member. Directed research may be taken for variable credit and special permission is needed for enrollment. Students enrolling in a directed research course will be required to use the University-wide on-line directed research contract process in order to enroll.
FW 3480 - Topics in Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 4]; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 16 credits; may be repeated 4 times)
Lectures by visiting scholar or regular staff member. Topics specified in Class Schedule.
FW 3493 - Directed Study Conservation Biology
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 6 credits of directed study counts towards CFANS major requirements. ; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
A course in which a student designs and carries out a directed study on selected topics or problems under the direction of a faculty member; eg, literature review. Directed study courses may be taken for variable credit and special permission is needed for enrollment. Students enrolling in a directed study will be required to use the University-wide on-line directed study contract process in order to enroll.
FW 3494 - Directed Research Conservation Biology
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 6 credits of directed research counts towards CFANS major requirements.; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
An opportunity in which a student designs and carries out a directed research project under the direction of a faculty member. Directed research may be taken for variable credit and special permission is needed for enrollment. Students enrolling in a directed research course will be required to use the University-wide on-line directed research contract process in order to enroll.
FW 3925 - Human Dimensions of Fisheries and Wildlife Management
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Human dimensions of fish and wildlife concerns. Theory and methods from social sciences to address challenges and issues of managing fish and wildlife resources. Integrating social science information into fish and wildlife decision-making. Guest lecturers.
FW 4001 - Biometry
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
This course covers the basic foundations of statistical methods. In contrast to traditional methods of teaching statistics based on analytical formulas and hand-calculations, we will initially emphasize simulation-based methods (randomization tests, bootstrapping) for analyzing data. Students will learn how to implement common statistical methods (e.g., one and two sample tests, interval estimation techniques, linear regression) in the R programming language, and gain experience analyzing real data from a variety of fields, with particular emphasis on biological examples and applications.
FW 4101 - Herpetology
(4 cr; Prereq-BIOL 1001 or BIOL 2012; Student Option; offered Spring Odd Year)
Reptiles/amphibians, their systematics, behavior, ecology, physiology, development, and morphology. Diversity of reptiles/amphibians. Focuses on Minnesota fauna. Lab.
FW 4102 - Principles of Conservation Biology [ENV]
(3 cr; Prereq-introductory biology course; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Introduction to themes/concepts of diverse, dynamic, and interdisciplinary field. Biological/social underpinnings of conservation problems/solutions.
FW 4103 - Principles of Wildlife Management
(3 cr; Prereq-Intro biology course, [jr or sr]; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
This course covers the ecological basis for management of wildlife, including biological and sociological factors that influence management. Goals include: understanding the ecological mechanisms influencing the distribution and abundance of wildlife, learning the ecological and historical foundations of wildlife management and the ecological and social ramifications of management actions, thinking critically and logically about current wildlife issues, honing writing skills, and developing technical skills in key areas.
FW 4107 - Principles of Fisheries Science and Management
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Spring Even Year)
Principles of Fisheries Management is an engaging and dynamic exploration to the principles and practices of fisheries management. The course is designed as a major requirement for Fisheries subplan majors in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology. It is also appropriate as an elective course for other majors and minors in FWCB, ESPM, or related biological disciplines. We cover the basics of fisheries science (habitats, ecology, and population dynamics) and management (e.g., goals, tools, implementation, and assessment) with an emphasis on human intervention and regulation. We first cover management approaches and planning, the development of an information base, and the identification of problems. We then provide a brief overview of applied limnology, fish ecology, and population dynamics, followed by approaches to manage fishery populations and habitats in freshwater and marine systems along with methods to assess management outcomes. Throughout, we demonstrate applications to specific fisheries and habitats. This is primarily a lecture-based course that also integrates field trips, group discussions, and activities. We use exams to measure comprehension, and case studies and assignments to encourage practical application. Prerequisite: Intro biology course, [jr or sr]
FW 4129 - Mammalogy
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was EEB 4129 until 20-JAN-15
Evolutionary and biogeographic history of mammalia. Recognize, identify, and study natural history of mammals at the ordinal level, North American mammals at familial level, and mammals north of Mexico at generic level. Minnesota mammals at specific level. Includes lab.
FW 4136 - Ichthyology
(4 cr; Prereq-Biol 1001 or Biol 2012; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was EEB 4136 until 18-JAN-05, was EEB 4136 until 07-SEP-04, was EEB 4136 until 02-SEP-03
Fish biology, adaptations to different environments and modes of living, and environmental relationships. Lab emphasizes anatomy and identification of Minnesota fishes.
FW 4301 - Conservation Genetics
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Spring Even Year)
This course introduces students to fundamental principles of population genetics and molecular phylogenetics and explores their applications to problems in the conservation, management, and restoration of biodiversity.
FW 4401 - Fish Physiology and Behavior
(3 cr; Prereq-4136, BIOL 2012, CHEM 1021(may be taken concurrently); Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was FW 4401W until 16-JAN-07
Fish mechanisms/behavior. Links between fish biology, fisheries ecology, management, aquaculture. Homeostasis, neurobiology, bioenergetics, reproduction, movement.
FW 4603 - Preparing Research Proposals for Wildlife Biologists
(1 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
This course will give students experience developing research proposals and presentations. The course material will focus primarily on how to identify research questions, develop a budget, construct a written proposal, and present the proposal verbally. Students will work in small groups throughout the semester to develop their proposal and will gain skills in peer review and reference management. Prerequisites: EEB 3407 OR 3408 OR 3807, FW 4102 OR 4103, or permission from instructor, concurrent with FW 5603W.
FW 4629 - Wildlife Care and Handling Externship
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
This externship class is the capstone experience of the wildlife care and handling minor curriculum. The class synthesizes the practical skills and experience you have developed in earlier classes in the minor. The capstone is a guided, supervised, hands-on, on-site experience in a wildlife handling setting, complemented by pre-, during- and post-experience reflection and analysis.
FW 5003 - Human Dimensions of Biological Conservation
(3 cr; Prereq-[Biol 1001 or Biol 1009], Biol 3407; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Survey of social, psychological, economic, policy aspects of managing/conserving wildlife, fisheries, and related resources.
FW 5051 - Analysis of Populations
(4 cr; Prereq-[4001 or STAT 3011 or ESPM 3012], [EEB 3407 or EEB 3408W or EEB 3807], Senior or grad student; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: EEB 5051 (inactive, ending 18-JAN-05, starting 07-SEP-99, was FW 5051 until 07-SEP-99)
Regulation, growth, general dynamics of populations. Data needed to describe populations, population growth, population models, regulatory mechanisms.
FW 5121 - Conservation Planning and Structured Decision-making
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
We are impacting our planet and the species and ecosystems on it at an unprecedented rate. This creates key policy challenges to conserve species, ecosystems, and the benefits they provide to people. But, how do we decide what is the best way to tackle these challenges? How do we do this in a world with limited resources (time, money) for conservation and multiple stakeholders with different objectives? How can we make systematic decisions to get the biggest bang for our conservation buck? To address these questions, this course will cover key topics and concepts in conservation planning and provide exposure and hands-on experience with techniques for conservation plans and decisions. We will cover topics ranging from protected areas, restoration, ecosystem services, and climate change to structured decision-making, adaptive management, and return on investment. The course has a lecture and in-class computer lab component. This course will present structured approaches to problem-solving and decision-making from a conservation perspective, and students will leave with tools for structuring and solving complex environmental problems. Therefore, this is a foundational course in conservation planning but will also provide students will a tool-box to formulate and solve complex problems in environmental management more broadly and in life. Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing, or permission of instructor. Recommended: One course in ecology, environmental science or permission of instructor.
FW 5136 - Ichthyology
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: FW 3136 (inactive)
Fish biology, adaptations to different environments and modes of living, and evolutionary relationships. Laboratory emphasizes anatomy and identification of Minnesota fishes.
FW 5293 - Directed Study Fisheries
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 6 credits of directed study counts towards CFANS major requirements. ; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
A course in which a student designs and carries out a directed study on selected topics or problems under the direction of a faculty member; eg, literature review. Directed study courses may be taken for variable credit and special permission is needed for enrollment. Students enrolling in a directed study will be required to use the University-wide on-line directed study contract process in order to enroll.
FW 5294 - Directed Research Fisheries
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 6 credits of directed research counts towards CFANS major requirements.; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
An opportunity in which a student designs and carries out a directed research project under the direction of a faculty member. Directed research may be taken for variable credit and special permission is needed for enrollment. Students enrolling in a directed research course will be required to use the University-wide on-line directed research contract process in order to enroll.
FW 5392 - Special Lectures: Wildlife (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 5]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 15 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Lectures given by visiting scholar or staff member.
FW 5393 - Directed Study Wildlife
(1 cr [max 4]; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
A course in which a student designs and carries out an independent project under the direction of a faculty member. Directed study courses may be taken for variable credit and special permission is needed for enrollment.
FW 5394 - Directed Research Wildlife
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 6 credits of directed research counts towards CFANS major requirements.; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
Directed Research: An opportunity in which a student designs and carries out a directed research project under the direction of a faculty member. Directed research may be taken for variable credit and special permission is needed for enrollment.Students enrolling in a directed research will be required to use the University-wide on-line directed research contract process in order to enroll.
FW 5401 - Fish Physiology and Behavior
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Fish mechanisms/behavior. Links between fish biology, fisheries ecology, management, aquaculture. Homeostasis, neurobiology, bioenergetics, reproduction, movement.
FW 5459 - Stream and River Ecology
(3 cr; Prereq-Limnology course or instr consent; Student Option; offered Fall Even Year)
Structure/dynamics of running waters from ecosystem perspective. Historical perspective, basic hydrology/fluvial geomorphology, terrestrial-aquatic interactions, detrital dynamics, metabolism, drift, trophic relations, biotic/abiotic interactions, ecosystem experiments and natural alterations, stability/succession, ecosystem dynamics in a watershed.
FW 5493 - Directed Study Conservation Biology
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 6 credits of directed study counts towards CFANS major requirements. ; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
A course in which a student designs and carries out a directed study on selected topics or problems under the direction of a faculty member; eg, literature review. Directed study courses may be taken for variable credit and special permission is needed for enrollment. Students enrolling in a directed study will be required to use the University-wide on-line directed study contract process in order to enroll.
FW 5494 - Directed Research Conservation Biology
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 6 credits of directed research counts towards CFANS major requirements.; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
An opportunity in which a student designs and carries out a directed research project under the direction of a faculty member. Directed research may be taken for variable credit and special permission is needed for enrollment. Students enrolling in a directed research course will be required to use the University-wide on-line directed research contract process in order to enroll.
FW 5603 - Habitats and Regulation of Wildlife
(3 cr; Prereq-[FW 4102 or FW 4103], [EEB 3407 or EEB 3408 or EEB 3807]; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was FW 5603W until 03-SEP-24
Environmental interactions of wildlife at population/community levels. Environmental threats from human activities. Habitat management practices. Objectives, policies, regulations in population management.
FW 5625 - Wildlife Handling and Immobilization for Research and Management
(2 cr; Prereq-General biology, [grad student or vet med student or FW sr]; S-N or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Practical techniques to maximize human/animal safety and encourage effective operations. Preparation procedures, legal responsibilities, capture drugs/delivery systems, safety measures, ethical issues, basic veterinary procedures for handling wildlife. Field course. Uses live animals.
FW 8051 - Statistical Modeling of Ecological Data using R and WinBugs/JAGS
(4 cr; Prereq-Graduate-level statistics class, [working knowledge of program R or instr consent]; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Regression methods for modeling ecological data. Real world examples from ecology, as well as environmental/natural resource sciences/management. Computer-based solutions using R/Bayesian modeling software.
FW 8200 - Seminar (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 4]; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 16 credits; may be repeated 4 times)
Oral and written student reports on selected topics from current literature in fisheries biology and management and wildlife. Lectures by and discussions with faculty and visiting specialists.
FW 8333 - FTE: Master's
(1 cr; Prereq-Master's student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 6 academic progress units; 6 financial aid progress units)
(No description)
FW 8394 - Research in Fisheries
(1 cr [max 4]; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits)
Directed research.
FW 8444 - FTE: Doctoral
(1 cr; Prereq-Doctoral student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 6 academic progress units; 6 financial aid progress units)
(No description)
FW 8452 - Conservation Biology
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Seminar examining population- to system-level biological issues (genetics; demographic processes; community, ecosystem, and landscape scale interaction; restoration ecology; ex situ strategies for restoration and recovery) and societal issues (social, economic, cultural perspectives; sustainable development strategies; roles of institutions; international and U.S. policies).
FW 8459 - Stream and River Ecology
(3 cr; Prereq-Limnology course or instr consent; Student Option; offered Fall Even Year)
Structure/dynamics of running waters from ecosystem perspective. Historical perspective, basic hydrology/fluvial geomorphology, terrestrial-aquatic interactions, detrital dynamics, metabolism, drift, trophic relations, biotic/abiotic interactions, ecosystem experiments and natural alterations, stability/succession, ecosystem dynamics in a watershed.
FW 8461 - Advanced Topics in Fish Physiology (Topics course)
(1 cr; Prereq-Vertebrate physiology course or instr consent; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall)
Lectures, discussion, current literature. Complements 5459.
FW 8462 - Advanced Topics in Fish Behavior (Topics course)
(1 cr; Prereq-5459 or behavior course or instr consent; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Current literature. Complements 5459.
FW 8465 - Fish Habitats and Restoration
(3 cr; Prereq-Intro ecology course or instr consent; Student Option; offered Fall Odd Year)
Mechanisms underlying physiology/behavior that shape fish community structure in specific north temperate habitats. Techniques and planning procedures for restoring lakes/streams.
FW 8494 - Research in Wildlife
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 4 credits)
Directed research.
FW 8576 - Biology and Management of Large Mammals
(2 cr; Prereq-[Ecology course, [wildlife, forestry, and ecology grad student]] or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Ungulates. Ecology, population dynamics, energy, nutrition, predation, disease/parasites, social behavior. Research approaches, management implications/practices. Key information on North American species.

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