Wildlife and Fisheries, Bachelor of Science
Requirements
A student must receive a “C” or better in all required courses while maintaining an overall grade point average of 2.0 to graduate. Students transferring to the B.S. program after completing an Associate of Science degree in resource-related program at another college may substitute equivalent courses within the first two years of the degree plan. Students must have completed all basic math and science courses. Although students will be introduced to a broad range of techniques and concepts, each student may specialize through his/her choice of electives offered, field problems and internships.
Career Opportunities
Completion of the Bachelor of Science Degree will prepare the student to enter graduate school. This degree program will also provide the student with the skills necessary to work for Native American, federal, and state governments, non-profit organizations, consultants and other employers in natural resource fields. Students following this degree program can meet the federal agency hiring standards for biology, ecology, zoology, fish and wildlife job series; as well as the educational requirements for certification by The Wildlife Society.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife and Fisheries, a student will, in addition to the goals listed for the Associate of Science, be able to:
- Demonstrate a broad-based theoretical, technological, and practical knowledge of the biological, ecological, and conservation sciences.
- Demonstrate an understanding of research methods, data analysis, and techniques applied in wildlife, fish and habitat monitoring and research projects using a variety of techniques.
- Explain how laws, policies, and cultural perspectives influence fish, wildlife, and habitat management and conservation.
- Effectively communicate written, oral, and visual information concerning natural resource issues, cultural information, and scientific data.
- Use critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve problems related to fish, wildlife, and habitat management, research, and conservation issues.
- Compare and contrast the economic, political, and cultural systems that influence natural resource management for Native American governments with other agencies and entities.
- Understand and practice the values of good citizenship, teamwork, and community service in the local community and reservation environment
Curriculum
Fall (Third Year)
| WILD 326 | Entomology Laboratory | 1 |
| WILD 327 | Entomology Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOL 101 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 102 | Physical Geology Lab | 1 |
| NATR 413 | Wildland Recreation Management | 3 |
ELECTIVE
| LIST 2: Emphasis Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring (Third Year)
Winter (Third Year)
| WILD 330 | Mammalogy | 4 |
| WILD 331 | Mammalogy Labaoratory | 1 |
| NATR 342 | Environmental Adaptation of Plants | 3 |
| NATR 440 | NEPA Process | 3 |
ELECTIVE
| LIST 2: Emphasis Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fall (Fourth Year)
| WILD 341 | Ichthyology and Herpetology | 4 |
| WILD 342 | Ichthyology Herpetology Laboratory | 1 |
| WILD 402 | Wildlife and Fisheries Techniques | 4 |
ELECTIVE
| (List E) | 3 |
ELECTIVE
| LIST 2: Emphasis Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Winter (Fourth Year)
| NATR 410 | Conservation of Biodiversity | 3 |
| NATR 460 | Restoration Ecology | 3 |
| NATR 342 | Environmental Adaptation of Plants | 3 |
| SPCH 360 | Professional Presentation Skills | 3 |
| NATR 465 | Senior Research and Thesis Devlpmnt | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring (Fourth Year)
Emphasis Electives List 2: – Choose from this list or another course approved by your advisor.
Total Credit Hours: 183