Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BIOL 2110, BIOL 2120, and NREM 1200
Introduction to the principles of wildlife and fisheries management. Case studies will be explored along with assessment methods used to understand management including conservation of populations, species and communities, as well as habitat preservation and restoration.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BIOL 2110, BIOL 2120, and NREM 1200
Introduction to the principles of wildlife and fisheries management. Case studies will be explored along with assessment methods used to understand management including conservation of populations, species and communities, as well as habitat preservation and restoration.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3650
Biology, ecology, and evolution of fishes. Emphasis on structure, physiology, and behavior, including a focus on the conservation and management of fishes and their habitats. Laboratory focus on fish morphology, survey methods, identification, distribution, habits, and habitats of fishes.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3650
Biology, ecology, and evolution of fishes. Emphasis on structure, physiology, and behavior, including a focus on the conservation and management of fishes and their habitats. Laboratory focus on fish morphology, survey methods, identification, distribution, habits, and habitats of fishes.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: BIOL 2120
Introduction to techniques used in the collection and interpretation of fish population data in the field and in the lab. Course objectives include an understanding of population survey methodology and improving student critical thinking and teamwork skills. Laboratory focuses on field trips and hands-on sampling experience.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: BIOL 2120
Introduction to techniques used in the collection and interpretation of fish population data in the field and in the lab. Course objectives include an understanding of population survey methodology and improving student critical thinking and teamwork skills. Laboratory focuses on field trips and hands-on sampling experience.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: BIOL 2110 and BIOL 2110L
Vertebrate fauna of Iowa, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Species identification, habitat requirements, community structure and assessment, conservation issues that include historical population changes and value of wild animals to the region's ecological and economic health.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: BIOL 2110 and BIOL 2110L
Vertebrate fauna of Iowa, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Species identification, habitat requirements, community structure and assessment, conservation issues that include historical population changes and value of wild animals to the region's ecological and economic health.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 8.
Prereq: BIOL 3120 or NREM 3110
Field-intensive study of population ecology. Emphasis on hands-on learning of study design and techniques to assess population trends in plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates inhabiting terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 8.
Prereq: BIOL 3120 or NREM 3110
Field-intensive study of population ecology. Emphasis on hands-on learning of study design and techniques to assess population trends in plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates inhabiting terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 6.
Prereq: BIOL 2110 and Permission of Instructor; restricted to Animal Ecology majors
Introduction to methods and career options in wildlife research and management through field work. Two-week field work experience followed by on-campus reflection, analysis and presentation of field data.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 6.
Prereq: BIOL 2110 and Permission of Instructor; restricted to Animal Ecology majors
Introduction to methods and career options in wildlife research and management through field work. Two-week field work experience followed by on-campus reflection, analysis and presentation of field data.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with WFCE 5150).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: BIOL 2110
Identification, biology, and ecological requirements of freshwater invertebrates, plants and algae. Additional emphases on community sampling methods and analysis, and use of organisms as tools for aquatic ecosystem health assessment.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with WFCE 5150).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: BIOL 2110
Identification, biology, and ecological requirements of freshwater invertebrates, plants and algae. Additional emphases on community sampling methods and analysis, and use of organisms as tools for aquatic ecosystem health assessment.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with WFCE 5400).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3120, WFCE 3210, WFCE 3330; STAT 1010 or STAT 1040; Credit or Enrollment in WFCE 4860
Biological basis of fishery management, fishery problems, and management practices for freshwater, anadromous, and marine fisheries.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with WFCE 5400).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3120, WFCE 3210, WFCE 3330; STAT 1010 or STAT 1040; Credit or Enrollment in WFCE 4860
Biological basis of fishery management, fishery problems, and management practices for freshwater, anadromous, and marine fisheries.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3710 or WFCE 3720
Ecological theory and practice of wildlife management, including, population ecology, habitat management, and current issues in the field. Course involves a series of case studies addressing actual wildlife issues using field and quantitative methods.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3710 or WFCE 3720
Ecological theory and practice of wildlife management, including, population ecology, habitat management, and current issues in the field. Course involves a series of case studies addressing actual wildlife issues using field and quantitative methods.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with WFCE 5540).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Junior standing and at least 10 credits in biological sciences at the 3000+ level
Ecological and epidemiological aspects of diseases as they relate to wildlife populations. Topics to be covered include: major classes of disease; detection, description, monitoring, and management of disease; characteristics and interactions between disease agents and wildlife hosts; relationships among wildlife, domestic animal, and human health.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with WFCE 5540).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Junior standing and at least 10 credits in biological sciences at the 3000+ level
Ecological and epidemiological aspects of diseases as they relate to wildlife populations. Topics to be covered include: major classes of disease; detection, description, monitoring, and management of disease; characteristics and interactions between disease agents and wildlife hosts; relationships among wildlife, domestic animal, and human health.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3650, WFCE 3120 or Graduate Standing and NREM 1200
Biological, political, social, and economic factors affecting the management of international wildlife resources. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3650, WFCE 3120 or Graduate Standing and NREM 1200
Biological, political, social, and economic factors affecting the management of international wildlife resources. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1-8. Contact Hours: Lecture 8.
Repeatable.
Courses taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and other marine biological stations are transferred to Iowa State University under this number. (Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 1-8. Contact Hours: Lecture 8.
Repeatable.
Courses taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and other marine biological stations are transferred to Iowa State University under this number. (Typically Offered: Summer)
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
(Dual-listed with WFCE 4150).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3120 or Graduate Standing
Identification, biology, and ecological requirements of freshwater invertebrates, plants and algae. Additional emphases on community sampling methods and analysis, and use of organisms as tools for aquatic ecosystem health assessment.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with WFCE 4150).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3120 or Graduate Standing
Identification, biology, and ecological requirements of freshwater invertebrates, plants and algae. Additional emphases on community sampling methods and analysis, and use of organisms as tools for aquatic ecosystem health assessment.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3650; WFCE 3120; or Graduate Standing
Current topics and theories including avian breeding and foraging ecology, population biology, community structure, habitat selection, field methodologies, and data interpretation. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3650; WFCE 3120; or Graduate Standing
Current topics and theories including avian breeding and foraging ecology, population biology, community structure, habitat selection, field methodologies, and data interpretation. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3120; WFCE 3210; or Graduate Standing
Concepts, approaches, and techniques for assessment of recreational and commercial fisheries. Scope will range from individual fish to entire ecosystems, both freshwater and marine. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3120; WFCE 3210; or Graduate Standing
Concepts, approaches, and techniques for assessment of recreational and commercial fisheries. Scope will range from individual fish to entire ecosystems, both freshwater and marine. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with WFCE 4400).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3120; WFCE 3210; WFCE 3330; (STAT 1010 or STAT 1040); credit or enrollment in WFCE 4860 or Graduate Standing
Biological basis of fishery management, fishery problems, and management practices for freshwater, anadromous, and marine fisheries.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with WFCE 4400).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: WFCE 3120; WFCE 3210; WFCE 3330; (STAT 1010 or STAT 1040); credit or enrollment in WFCE 4860 or Graduate Standing
Biological basis of fishery management, fishery problems, and management practices for freshwater, anadromous, and marine fisheries.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with WFCE 4540).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Ecological and epidemiological aspects of diseases as they relate to wildlife populations. Topics to be covered include: major classes of disease; detection, description, monitoring, and management of disease; characteristics and interactions between disease agents and wildlife hosts; relationships among wildlife, domestic animal, and human health.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with WFCE 4540).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Ecological and epidemiological aspects of diseases as they relate to wildlife populations. Topics to be covered include: major classes of disease; detection, description, monitoring, and management of disease; characteristics and interactions between disease agents and wildlife hosts; relationships among wildlife, domestic animal, and human health.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Courses for graduate students:
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (BIOL 3120; STAT 5101; MATH 1510 or 1600 or 1650) or Graduate Standing
Quantitative techniques for analyzing vertebrate population data to estimate parameters such as density and survival. Emphasis on statistical inference and computing. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (BIOL 3120; STAT 5101; MATH 1510 or 1600 or 1650) or Graduate Standing
Quantitative techniques for analyzing vertebrate population data to estimate parameters such as density and survival. Emphasis on statistical inference and computing. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Graduate student experience in the animal ecology teaching program. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Graduate student experience in the animal ecology teaching program. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)