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Bachelor of Science in
Wildlife Ecology and Management
What is Wildlife Ecology and Management?

 Wildlife Ecology and Management is the practical ecology of wild animals and their habitats.

Where do Wildlife Ecologists and Managers get jobs?

Graduates of the Wildlife Ecology and Management program are employed by the US Forest Service, State Divisions of Natural Resources, Environmental Consulting Firms, US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service. Read more.

What is Michigan Tech's Wildlife Ecology and Management curriculum like?

Well integrated and modern with a strong emphasis on field skills and team work.

Who studies Wildlife Ecology and Management?

 People who love to work outdoors and are interested in the ecology and sustainable management of wild animals and their habitats.

Wildlife Ecology & Management - First year schedule

Fall Semester

Credits

Spring Semester

Credits

FW2010
Vegetation of North America

4

BL 2160
Botany

4

FW2051
Field Techniques

1

CH 1100
General Chemistry

4

BL1040
Principles of Biology

4

FW 1050
Natural Resource Seminar

1

UN1001
Perspectives

3

UN 1002
World Cultures

4

Distribution

3

MA1135
Calculus for Life Sciences

4
Total
15
Total
17

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Wildlife Ecology and Management - Degree Requirements
Course #
Course Name
Credits
FW1050 Natural Resources Seminar
1
FW2010 Vegetation of North America
4
FW2051 Field Techniques
1
FW3012 Survey of Silviculture
1
FW3020 Forest and Landscape Ecology
3

FW3170

Land Measurement and GPS
1
FW3180 Geomorphology, Landscapes & Ecosystems
2
FW3190 Multi-Resource Assessment
3
FW3200 Inventory, Monitoring & Data Analysis
4
FW3330 Soil Science
4
FW3410

Conservation Biology

3
FW3540 Intro. To GIS for Natural Resource Mgt.
4
FW3610 Ornithology OR
4
FW4240 Mammalogy
4
FW3630 Wildlife Habitat Diseases and Parasites
4
FW3800 Insect Ecology
2
FW3840 Forest Health
3
FW4080 Forest Economics and Finance
3
FW4610 Wildlife Ecology and Management
3
FW4810 Integrated Resource Assessment
4
  Subtotal
54
Cognate Course Requirements
Course #
Course Name
Credits
BL1040 Principles of Biology
4
BL2160 Botany
4
BL2170 Zoology
4
MA1135 Calculus for Life Sciences
4
MA2720 Statistical Methods
4
CH1100 General Chemistry
4
Subtotal
24
General Education Requirements
Course #
Course Name
Credits
UN1001 Perspectives on Inquiry
3
UN1002 World Cultures
4
UN2001 Revisions
3
UN2002 Institutions
3
Distribution: FW3110 Natural Resource Policy (3 credits)
plus 12 additional credits from approved classes.
See Michigan Tech Catalog for details.
15
Co-curricular Take 6 courses, each 1/2 credit and lasting 1/2 semester.
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  Subtotal
28
Free Electives
Free electives: Take 22 credits selected in consultation with your advisor
22
  Total Credits Required for Graduation
128

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