Courses in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
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BIO 4990 - Studies in Ornithology (Meridian campus only) Three hours lecture. Recent and fossil avifauna of the world; its origin, distribution, classification, and biology with identification of local species.
BIO 4990 - Principles of Wildlife Conservation (Meridian campus only) An introduction to concepts in wildlife and fisheries management for non-majors. This course provides an overview of the history of wildlife management in the United States, the components involved in manipulating wildlife populations, and the techniques employed by professionals in the field. No prerequisites are required for this course.
WF 1101 - Wildlife and Fisheries Profession (1) (Prerequisite: Freshman or Sophomore standing). One hour lecture. Orientation to the interdisciplinary and applied nature of wildlife and fisheries management and related fields, emphasizing the department, college, and university; student roles and responsibilities; and career opportunities.
Fall Only.
WF 2290 - Special Topics in Wildlife and Fisheries (1-9) Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Course limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years).
All Terms.
WF 3000 - Internship in Wildlife, Fisheries, or Aquaculture (1-4) (Prerequisite: Junior Standing). Professional work experience with governmental or private agencies. (Hours and credits to be arranged).
All Terms.
WF 3031 - Introductory Wildlife/Fisheries Practices (1) (Prerequisite: Junior Standing). Field exercises and practical exposure to research and management of wildlife and fish species and habitats in Mississippi.
Summer only.
WF 3133 - Applied Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology (3) (Co-requisite: WF 3131). Three hour lecture. Four hour laboratory, alternate weeks. The application of ecological principles which serve as a basis for the management of wildlife and fisheries in terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
Fall Only.
WF 4000 - Directed Individual Study Hours and credits to be arranged.
All Terms.
WF 4013 - Introduction to Aquaculture (3) Correspondance course introducing basic principles of aquaculture production and management. Designed primarily for extension, education and other professionals and prospective fish producers.
For Continuing Education Students Only.
WF 4121 - Wildlife and Fisheries Biometrics Laboratory (1) (Prerequisite: ST3123; Co-requisite: WF 4122). Four hour laboratory alternate weeks. Application of basic statistical analytical tools to address wildlife and fisheries management/research questions.
Fall Only.
WF 4122 - Wildlife and Fisheries Biometrics (2) (Prerequisite: ST 3123; Co-requisite: WF 4121). Two hour lecture. Application of basic statistical analytical tools to address wildlife and fisheries management/research questions.
Fall Only.
WF 4133/6133 - Fisheries Science (3) (Prerequisite: ST 3113 or equivalent). Two hour lecture. Four hour laboratory, alternate weeks. Study of the biological parameters of fish populations.
Spring Semesters of Even Years Only.
WF 4173/6173 - Fish Physiology (3) Two hour lecture. Four hour laboratory, alternate weeks. Basic anatomy and physiology of major systems in fish: integration of the physiological systems as they function during development, growth and maturation.
Fall Semesters of Even Years Only.
WF 4183/6183 - Principles and Practices of Aquaculture (3) Two hour lecture. Four hours laboratory alternate weeks. Principles and practices of aquaculture applied to the farming of marine and freshwater species of fish, crustaceans, and mollusks through out the world.
Fall Semesters of Even Years Only.
WF 4193/6193 - Crustacean and Molluscan Aquaculture (3) Two hour lecture. Four hour laboratory, alternate weeks. General biology and methods associated with the various phases of culture of crustacean and molluscan species grown throughout the world.
Spring Semesters of Even Years Only.
WF 4213/6213 - Wildlife Damage Management (3) (Prerequisites: WF 3133/3131 or consent of instructor). Two lectures per week, labs alternate weeks. Principles and practices of wildlife damage management with emphasis on damage identification and damage prevention and control methods.
Spring Only.
WF 4221/6221 - Limnology Laboratory (1) (Prerequisite: WF 3133 or consent of instructor; Co-requisite: WF 4222/6222). Four hour laboratory skills required to evaluate freshwater ecosystems.
Spring Only.
WF 4222/6222 - Limnology (2) (Prerequisite: WF 3133 or consent of instructor; Co-requisite: WF 4221/6221). Two hour lecture. The physical, chemical and biological processes underlying the function and productivity of freshwater ecosystems.
Spring Only.
WF 4243/6243 - Wildlife Techniques (3) (Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing or Consent of Instructor). Two hour lecture. Four hour laboratory. Contemporary research and management techniques and tools for wildlife populations and habitats.
Spring Only.
WF 4263/6263 - Wildlife Diseases (3) Two hour lecture. Four hour laboratory, alternate weeks. Effects and management of parasites and diseases in wild bird and mammal populations.
(Same as CVM 4263/6263). Spring Semesters of Even Years Only.
WF 4313/6313 - Fisheries Management (3) (Prerequisite: WF 3133 or WF 3131 or Consent of Instructor). Two hour lecture. Laboratories alternate weeks. Principles of fisheries management and methods for assessment and analysis of fish populations and aquatic habitats.
Fall Only.
WF 4323/6323 - Wildlife Nutrition and Physiology (3) Two hour lecture. Four hour laboratory, alternate weeks. Nutrition and physiology of aquatic and terrestrial wildlife, with emphasis on understanding life history strategies and functional adaptations to habitat and environmental variation.
Fall Only.
WF 4333/6333 - Fish and Shellfish Nutrition WF 4333/6333 - Fish and Shellfish Nutrition (3) (Prerequisites CH 2503 and CH 2501 or BCH 3613). Three hour lecture. Fundamental and applied aspects of the nutrition of fish, crustacean, and mollusk species including feeding behavior, nutritional ecology, energetics, and nutrient requirements. (Same as NTR 6333).
Spring Semesters of Odd Years Only.
WF 4343/6343 - Pond and Stream Management WF 4343/6343 - Pond and Stream Management (3) (Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing or consent of instructor). Two hour lecture. Four hour laboratory, alternate weeks. Ecological foundations and management techniques for fisheries in small impoundments and streams.
Fall Semesters of Odd Years Only.
WF 4353/6353 - Fish and Wildlife Policy and Law Enforcement (3) (Prerequisite: Senior standing or Consent of Instructor). Three hour lecture. A survey of the major content areas of fish and wildlife policy and law enforcement. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of conservation policies and laws.
Fall Only.
WF 4363/6363 - Wildlife and Fisheries Administration and Communication (3) (Prerequisite: Junior standing.). Two hour lecture. Three and one half hour lab, alternate weeks. Administrative and communicational techniques and skills in the workplace and political environments of wildlife and fisheries organizations.
Spring Only.
WF 4373/6373 - Principles and Practices of Conservation in Agricultural Landscapes (3) (Prerequisite: WF 1213 or consent of instructor). Two hour lecture. Four hour laboratory, alternate weeks. Introduces theoretical background for ecological conservation in agricultural landscapes with focus on the role of USDA Farm Bill programs in achieving conservation goals.
Spring Only.
WF 4383/6383 - Wetlands Ecology and Management (3) Two hour lecture. Four hour laboratory, alternate weeks. Hydrology, soils and biogeochemistry of wetlands; structure and function of important wetland types; wetland management for wildlife and fisheries; wetland creation and restoration.
Fall Semesters of Even Years Only.
WF 4394/6394 - Waterfowl Ecology and Management (4) (Prerequisite: WF 3133, WF 3131, WF 4153, Senior standing or consent of instructor). Three hour lecture. Four hour laboratory. Annual ecology of North American waterfowl, habitat and population ecology, and management, waterfowl identification, field trips, management plan, and current issues.
Fall Semesters of Odd Years Only.
WF 4463/6463 - Human Dimensions of Fish and Wildlife Management (3) (Prerequisite: Jr./Sr. Standing or consent of instructor). Three hour lecture. Survey of the major content areas of human dimensions. Emphasis on the considerations and implications associated with measuring, evaluating and influencing people's attitudes and behaviors.
Spring Semester of Even Years Only.
WF 4473/6473 - Wildlife and Fisheries Practices (3) (Prerequisite: Senior standing). Two hour lecture. Four hour laboratory. The integration of principles of ecology, wildlife and fisheries techniques and policies for effective planning and implementation of natural resource management.
Spring Only.
WF 4483/6483 - Seminar in Tropical Biology (3) (Prerequisites: WF 3133). One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. An introduction to the composition and function of tropical ecosystems of the New World.
Spring Semesters of Odd Years.
WF 4484/6484 - Upland Avian Ecology and Management (3) (Prerequisites: WF 3133 and WF 3131 and WF 4153 and Senior standing or consent of instructor). Three hour lecture. Four hour laboratory. The application of ecological principles to management of wildlife populations, focusing on avian species and communities inhabiting upland ecosystems.
Spring Semesters of Even Years Only.
WF 4494/6494 - Large Mammal Ecology and Management (3) (Prerequisites: WF 3133/3131 and WF 4153 and Senior standing). Three hour lecture. Four hour laboratory, alternate weeks. Ecological principles and applied methods used in the management of large mammals.
Spring Semesters of Odd Years Only.
WF 4990/6990 - Special Topics in Wildlife and Fisheries (1-9) Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years). All Terms.
All Terms.
WF 8012 - Advanced Applied Ecology One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Provides a review in fundamental principles and application or community ecology, with emphasis on professional communication in teaching and research important to natural resource management.
WF 8344 - Wildlife Habitat Management (Prerequisite: BIO 4203). Three hours lecture. Four hours laboratory alternate weeks. Identification, ecology, analysis and management of plant communities of value to upland and wetland game species of North America.
