Wildlife Populations

General

Prefix

BIOL

Course Number

442

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Mathematical modeling of population growth, population sampling techniques, and survival/reproduction. Case studies involve theoretical and empirical investigation of single populations, metapopulations, and sources and sinks.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

4

Max

4

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Employ mathematical and computer models to analyze changes in wildlife populations.

Outcome

Evaluate tabular, graphical and written research in population biology and demonstrate correct interpretations of technical literature.

Outcome

Demonstrate population sampling techniques in field exercises or in independent research.

Outcome

Apply the scientific method to problems in population biology.

Outcome

Perform library research related to population biology and generate appropriate scientific communications (written and oral).

Dependencies

Programs

BIOL442 is a completion requirement for: