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Young animals, such as this bison calf , are especially vulnerable to predators, severe weather events, and other mortality causes. |
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Conditions that lead to poor animal visibility, such as patchy snow conditions during aerial surveys, can bias population estimates. How many elk can you see in this picture? |
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EFB 491 |
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Wildlife ecology and management practicum |
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SUNY-ESF |
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Introduction |
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This course provides practical, ‘hands on’ experience applying the central theories and techniques used by professionals to manage wildlife populations, and builds upon the foundation laid by previous courses in ecology, wildlife ecology and management, and conservation biology. Students quantify habitat suitability, evaluate population status, design wildlife harvests, and even survey public attitudes about contemporary wildlife issues. Through this course students also interact with wildlife professionals, develop their technical writing and teamwork skills, and gain experience using available software tools. |
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Students in EFB 491 explore techniques used to enumerate animal populations and consider sampling issues that influence their utility. |
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Students in EFB 491 explore the management actions that influence demographic processes and the stability of wildlife populations. |
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Syllabus |
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Schedule with links to readings and lecture notes |
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Meeting times (Spring semester): T (lab): 12:30—3:20 |
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Course contacts: Instructor: Dr. Jacqueline Frair, 315-470-4905, jfrair@esf.edu |
