Professors: J. D. Fraser; L. A. Helfrich; E. McClean; B.R. Murphy; J. J. Ney; R. J. Neves; D. J. Orth; P. F. Scanlon; D. L. Trauger; M. R. Vaughan
Associate Professors: P. L. Angermeier; C. A. Haas; C. A. Dolloff; E.M. Hallerman; S. McMullin; J. A. Parkhurst; D. F. Stauffer
Assistant Professors: J.M. Berkson; S. Craig; P. A. Flebbe; M. J. Kelly; A. D. Lemly; T. J. Newcomb
Adjunct Professors: M. Schwarz; S.A. Smith; T. Wentzel
Senior Research Associate: J. L. Waldon
Career Advisors: Fisheries, B. R. Murphy (231-6959); Wildlife, J. A. Parkhurst (231-9283)
SECOND YEAR
BIOL 2304: Plant Biology
BIOL 2704: Evolutionary Biology
AAEC 1005 or 1006: Economics of the Food & Fiber System
FIW 2114: Principles of Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt.
Phys 2014: The Physics Around Us
University core elective, Area 2
University core elective, Area 3
Restricted Elective
Free electives
THIRD YEAR
BIOL 2004: Genetics
BIOL 2804: Ecology
Chem 2514: Survey of Organic Chemistry
Comm 2004: Public Speaking
Engl 3764: Technical Writing
Ent 4354: Aquatic Entomology
FIW 3514: Fisheries Techniques
FIW 4614: Fish Ecology
FIW 4424: Ichthyology
University core electives, Area 6
Free electives
FOURTH YEAR
BIOL 4004: Freshwater Ecology
FIW 4464: Human Dimensions of Fisheries and Wildlife
FIW 4514: Principles of Aquaculture
FIW 4714: Fisheries Management
Stat 3005, 3006: Statistical Methods
Restricted elective
Free electives
Total Credits Required for Graduation 128
SECOND YEAR
Biol 2704: Evolutionary Biology
Biol 3204: Plant Taxonomy
Chem 2514: Survey of Organic Chemistry
FiW 2114: Principles of Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt.
FiW 2314: Wildlife Biology
FIW 2324: Wildlife Field Biology
For 2324: Dendrology Lab
Phys 2014: The Physics Around Us
University core electives, Area 2
University core electives, Area 3
THIRD YEAR
AAEc 3314: Environmental Law
BIOL 2004: Genetics
BIOL 4404: Ornithology
Comm 2004: Public Speaking
AAEC 1005 or 1006: Economics of the Food & Fiber System
FIW 4214: Techniques in Wildlife Management
FIW 4414: Wildlife Population Ecology
FIW 4434: Wildlife Habitat Ecology and Mgt.
FOR 3364: Survey of Forest Ecology and Mgt.
Stat 3005: Statistical Methods
Free electives
FOURTH YEAR
BIOL 4434: Mammalogy
FIW 4314: Conservation of Biological Diversity
FIW 4444: Role of Science in Natural Resource Mgt.
FIW 4464: Human Dimensions of FiW
FOR 4434: Forest Resource Policy
University core electives, Area 6
Free electives
Total Credits Required for Graduation 128
NR 1114: INTRODUCTION TO RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES
Introduction to careers in forestry, wildlife, fisheries, recreation and forest products professional fields. Discussion of current global and regional problems affecting natural resource professionals. (1H,3L,2C) I.
FIW 2114: PRINCIPLES OF FISHERIES & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Basic principles guiding the management of fish and terrestrial animals in wild habitats. Management of organisms, habitats, and human users examined in terms of biological, chemical/physical, ecological, and sociological theories and practices. Worldwide illustration from both recreational and commercial resources. Pre: BIOL 1006 or BIOL 1106. (3H,3C) I.
FIW 2314: WILDLIFE BIOLOGY
Summary of biological characteristics of wild birds and mammals, especially relating to management by humans. Physiological, functional, structural, and behavioral adaptations of individuals to their environments and foods. Pre: BIOL 2504 or BIOL 2704. (3H,3C) II.
FIW 2324: WILDLIFE FIELD BIOLOGY
Systematics, identification, and natural history of common native vertebrates and plants. Exposure to habitats/ecosystems of western Virginia. Observation, collection, and reporting of field data. Self-scheduled field and media lab activities required. Pre: BIOL 1106. (1H,6L,3C) II.
FIW 2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
FIW 2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
FIW 3514: FISHERIES TECHNIQUES
Application of field and laboratory methods in fisheries management and research. Experience with fisheries equipment and techniques. Pre: 2114. (1H,6L,3C) I.
FIW 3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course.
FIW 3964: INTERNSHIP THROUGH DIRECTED FIELD STUDY
Variable credit course.
FIW 4214: TECHNIQUES IN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Field and laboratory methods in wildlife management. Estimating wildlife population characteristics, capturing and marking, telemetry, food habits, sex and age determination, habitat mapping, evaluation, and improvement. Pre: 2114. (2H,3L,3C) I.
FIW 4314: CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
Principles and practices of conserving biological diversity. Causes, consequences and rates of extinction. Application of philosophical, biological, sociological and legal principles to the conservation of genes, plant and animal species and ecosystems. Pre: 4414, 4434. (3H,3L,4C) I.
FIW 4414: WILDLIFE POPULATION ECOLOGY
Natural and human-induced regulation of wild bird and mammal populations. Population growth and fluctuation of ungulates, microtines, hares, carnivores, raptors, songbirds, waterfowl, and upland game birds. Estimation of mortality, natality and movement. Pre: 4214. (3H,3C) II.
FIW 4424: ICHTHYOLOGY
Morphology and physiology, systematics, zoogeography, and identification of fishes. Pre: BIOL 2504. (2H,6L,4C) II.
FIW 4434: WILDLIFE HABITAT ECOLOGY & MANAGEMENT
Relationship of wildlife species to their habitats. Factors influencing distribution and abundance of wildlife populations. Vegetation succession and structure, habitat classification, modeling wildlife habitat relationships and management of habitats in forests, agricultural lands, rangelands, riparian/wetland and urban areas. Pre: 2114, FOR 3364. (3H,3C) II.
FIW 4444: ROLE OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Alternative views of the role of the individual scientist within resource management. Synthesis and application of previous fish and wildlife coursework applied to complexities associated with real world issues. Case studies from fisheries management, wildlife management, and conservation biology. Defining students' individual career goals. Pre: 4464. (3H,3C) II.
FIW 4454: VERTEBRATE PEST MANAGEMENT
Management of vertebrate pest species. Causes and prevention of damage by vertebrate pest species to: food and fiber plants, animal production, structures, human transportation systems, and in urban environments. Senior standing required. (3H,3C) II.
FIW 4464: HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF FISHERIES & WILDLIFE
Values, attitudes, and opinions of people toward fish and wildlife. Social, economic, legal, and political aspects of fisheries and wildlife management. Roles of professionals and the public in fish and wildlife policy processes. Contemporary fish and wildlife policy issues. Senior standing required. Pre: 2114. (3H,3C) I.
4484 (BIOL 4484) (ENT 4484): FRESHWATER BIOMONITORING
Concepts and practices of using macroinvertebrates and fish to monitor the environmental health of freshwater ecosystems. Effects of different types of pollution and environmental stress on assemblages of organisms and underlying ecological principles. Role of biological studies in environmental regulation. Study design, field and laboratory methods, data analysis and interpretation, verbal and written presentation of results. Pre: (BIOL 2804), (BIOL 4354 or BIOL 4004 or ENT 4354 or FIW 4424 or FIW 4614). (3H,3L,4C).
FIW 4514: PRINCIPLES OF AQUACULTURE
Requirements of aquatic organisms in captivity. Husbandry of fish and invertebrates, including nutrition, water quality, and disease control. Design of fish rearing facilities. Two day-long field trips required. Pre: 2114. (2H,3L,3C) II.
FIW 4524: GENETICS FOR AQUACULTURISTS
Genetics of sex determination, qualitative and quantitative traits in aquatic organisms. Selective breeding and biotechnology-based methods of genetic improvement. Case studies. Pre: BIOL 2004, FIW 4514. (3H,3C) I.
FIW 4614: FISH ECOLOGY
Interactions of fish with the physical and biological environment. Adaptations of organisms, populations, and communities. Impacts of human activities on major aquatic ecosystems and important fishes. Ecological principles for management of important sport, commercial, and prey fishes. Pre: BIOL 1006. (3H,3C) II.
FIW 4714: FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
History, theory, and practice of fisheries management. Emphasis on basic strategies used in effective management and setting management objectives. Synthesis of fish population dynamics and manipulation, habitat improvement, and human management to achieve objectives. Case studies of major fisheries. Pre: 3514. (3H,3L,4C) II.
FIW 4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
FIW 4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
FIW 4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
Please see the Graduate Catalog for graduate course listings.
Virginia Tech -- Undergraduate Catalog, 2002-2004
Last update: August 2002
URL: http://www.vt.edu/academics/ugcat/ucdFiW.html