Wildlife and Fisheries Science
The Wildlife and Fisheries Science minor provides non-majors with an introduction to the principles and practices of wildlife and fisheries conservation, research, and management.
Requirements
A student is required to complete a minimum of 18 credits from a list of recommended courses. A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor.
Prescribed Courses
- W F S 209 (3) Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
- W F S 430 (3) Conservation Biology
Additional Courses
(12 credits)
- W F S 300 (2) The Vertebrates
- W F S 407 (3) Ornithology
- W F S 408 (3) Mammalogy
- W F S 410 (3) General Fishery Science
- W F S 422 (3) Ecology of Fishes
- W F S 440 (3) Natural Resources Public Relations
- W F S 447W (3) Wildlife Management
- W F S 450 (3) Wetland Conservation
- W F S 452 (2) Ichthyology
- W F S 463W (3) Fishery Management
Procedures for Enrollment
Students may apply for admission to the Wildlife and Fisheries Science minor by submitting an Entrance to Minor Form in 114 Forest Resources Building. The approval of the student's major program adviser is also required. For additional information, contact the School of Forest Resources at 814-865-4237.
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