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)
| GEOL101 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| AND | |
| GEOL102 | Physical Geology Lab | 1 |
| OR | |
| NATR319 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| AND | |
| NATR320 | Introduction to Soil Science Lab | 1 |
| | |
| NATR413 | Wildland Recreation Management | 3 |
| WILD301 | Biology of Fishes | 3 |
| WILD302 | Biology of Fishes Laboratory | 2 |
| ELECTIVE | Wildlife and Fisheries Emphasis | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Spring (Third Year)
| NATR390 | Environmental Law | 3 |
| NATR375 | Research And Thesis Seminar | 1 |
| SPCH360 | Professional Presentation Skills | 3 |
| OR | |
| GNSD350 | Introduction to Grant Writing | 3 |
| WILD470 | Avian Studies | 3 |
| WILD473 | Field Ornithology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Winter (Third Year)
| BIOS240 | Principles and Applications of Genetics | 4 |
| NATR342 | Environmental Adaptation of Plants | 3 |
| WILD330 | Mammalogy | 4 |
| WILD331 | Mammalogy Labaoratory | 1 |
| NATR460 | Restoration Ecology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fall (Fourth Year)
| NASD210 | Introduction to Indigenous Science | 3 |
| WILD402 | Wildlife and Fisheries Techniques | 4 |
| WILD403 | Aquatic Field Ecology | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Wildlife and Fisheries Emphasis | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Winter (Fourth Year)
| NASD250 | History of Federal Indian Policy | 5 |
| NATR440 | NEPA Process | 3 |
| NATR441 | Conservation Biology | 3 |
| NATR465 | Senior Research and Thesis Development | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Spring (Fourth Year)
| HMNT301 | Social and Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| MATH342 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| NATR495 | Senior Thesis | 3 |
| SVLN450 | Service to the Environment II | 1 |
| WILD481 | Freshwater Ecology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Wildlife and Fisheries Emphasis Electives List – Choose from this list or another course approved by your advisor.
Total Credit Hours: 179-180