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University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Syllabi Course Syllabi 9-2009 WBIO 105.01: Wildlife and People David E. Naugle University of Montana - Missoula, david.naugle@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Naugle, David E., "WBIO 105.01: Wildlife and People" (2009). Syllabi. 1027. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/1027 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu. WBIO 105 Wildlife & People Fall 2009 Syllabus for 3 CreditsProfessor: Dr. David Naugle, Forestry 309, PH: x5364 Office hours by email appointmentClass meets 11:10 A M -N oon MWFThis course qualifies as a General Education course under Perspective 6 Natural ScienceNo required text for this course. Selected required readings and PowerPoint presentations will be made available on course website.Course Description & Purpose: This course is designed for students (non-wildlife majors) interested in learning about the interactions of wildlife and people in today’s society. In this course, students will be introduced to ecological principles on the population, community and ecosystem levels. Students will engage the scientific method, understand how to ask scientific questions, and embrace rigor and uncertainty in science. We will apply our knowledge of wildlife science to wildlife management issues, assess human impacts on wildlife populations, and investigate ways that wildlife and people live together.Student Learning Goals and Objectives1. Understand the historic and contemporary issues in wildlife science and management in Montana and in western North America2. Learn principles of the scientific method and the difference between science and advocacy in decision-making3. Understand how scientific investigations are conducted and implications of science in management of wildlife resources4. Identify with and understand the role that society plays in the use and conservation of Montana’s wildlife habitats and populations5. Develop a knowledge base that will enable you to critically evaluate societal positions in natural resource management and conservationIn accordance with the mission of The University of Montana- Missoula, these objectives are to develop competent and humane individuals who are informed, ethical, literate, and engaged citizens of local and global communities. Students should become acquainted with issues facing contemporary society, participate in the creative arts, develop an understanding of science and technology, cultivate an appreciation of the humanities, and examine the history of different American and global cultures. Upon completion of the2general education requirements students should be able to articulate ideas verbally and in writing, understand and critically evaluate tangible and abstract concepts, and employ mathematical and other related skills appropriate to a technologically focused society.Examinations Points Possible % of Total GradeExam I 100 33.3%Exam II 100 33.3%Final Exam 100 33.3%Total points 300* 100.0%Grades calculated as a percentage (points received/300) correspond to the scale:90%+ = A; 89-80% = B; 79-70% = C; 69-60% = D; 59% or less = FTesting: Lecture exams may consist of a mixture of multiple-choice, true-false, short answer and essay questions. Failure to take an exam during the regularly scheduled time without 1-week prior notification to the instructor and an excused absence will result in a zero. Scheduling of make-up exams must be completed within 1 week of your return and is the sole responsibility of the student. Make-up exams will be essay questions. Each of three exams will cover approximately a third of the course material. There is no guarantee of extra credit opportunities, but 1 or 2 may arise during the semester (as announced). If you are late for a test, you make take the exam as long as all students taking the test are still present; once the first student has completed the test and left, no new tests will be distributed—no extra time will be allotted.Attendance Policy: Attendance is not recorded in lecture because your desire to learn about wildlife will dictate your presence. In the unlikely event that a student has poor attendance, I will speak with you individually. Students are responsible on exams for all information presented in lectures, readings, guest presentations and films.Academic Dishonesty: Trust between student and instructor is of paramount importance in academic settings. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in the classroom. Students found cheating will be punished to the fullest extent that University policy permits.3Course OutlineDATES TOPICSINTRODUCTORY CONCEPTSAug 31 Introduction and syllabusSept 2 The basics: who owns wildlife?4 The basics: who pays for wildlife?7 Labor Day Holiday9 W e’re not all game wardens: the wildlife profession11 History of wildlife management14 Back from the Brink: Wildlife in Montana (AWWI in MSP)16 Wildlife functions and valuesTHE SCIENTIFIC METHOD18 Advocacy versus science21 The scientific method and uncertainty23 Ecological ethics25 Applications of real research to problem-solving28 Commercialization and propagation of wildlife30 TEST NUM BER#!WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT CONCEPTSOct 2 Wildlife and People: The habitat connection!5 On a wing and a prayer: the decline of forest birds7 Managing wildlife habitats: winners and losers9 Hunting: Society’s view of a management tool12 Wildlife and diseasePOPULATION CONCEPTS14 The structure of wildlife populations16 Evaluating populations19 Population fluctuations21 What limits populations: carrying capacity constraints23 Populations and wildlife management26 TEST NUMBER #2 (ND meetings start)28 Elk population dynamics30 Grant Creek Elk: an example near Missoula4COMMUNITY CONCEPTSNov 2 Succession and natural disturbance4 Evolution and adaptations6 Speciation, extinction and biodiversity9 Keystones and species interactions11 Veteran’s Day13 Endangered animals and ecosystems16 Endangered Species Act: why do we have it?18 ESA current examplesECOSYSTEM AND GLOBAL CONCEPTS20 Exotic species I23 Exotic species II25 Thanksgiving Holiday27 Thanksgiving Holiday30 Can we restore ecosystems?Dec 2 Current wildlife research (BLM Research Workshop Miles City)4 Wildlife Research: Sage-grouse and energy development7 Wildlife Research continued9 What can I do on local, regional, and global scales?11 Review and evaluations14 Finals week beginsFinal is scheduled for 8-10 AM Wednesday December 16th

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