Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences
 www.cnr.vt.edu/fisheries/wwwmain.html
D. J. Orth, Head
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)
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Undergraduate Courses (FIW)
2114: PRINCIPLES OF FISHERIES AND 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.
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.
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.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3374 (FOR 3374): GENERAL SYSTEMS ECOLOGY
Concepts of general systems theory as they apply to
decisions and actions for manipulating large ecological
systems. Emphasis on forests, watersheds, rangelands, and
open space of cities. Junior standing required.
(3H,3C)
I.
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.
3954: STUDY ABROAD
Variable credit course.
3964: INTERNSHIP
Variable credit course.
4214: TECHNIQUES IN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Field and laboratory methods in wildlife management.
Estimating wildlife population characteristics, population
growth models, capturing and marking, telemetry, food
habits, sex and age determination, habitat mapping,
evaluation, and improvement.
Pre: 2114.
(2H,3L,3C)
I.
4314: CONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
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.
4414: WILDLIFE POPULATION ECOLOGY
Natural and man-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.
4424: ICHTHYOLOGY
Morphology and physiology, systematics, zoogeography, and
identification of fishes.
Pre: BIOL 2504.
(2H,6L,4C)
II.
4434: WILDLIFE HABITAT ECOLOGY AND 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.
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: 4414.
(3H,3C)
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 health of humans and domestic animals. Senior standing required. (3H,3C) II.
4464: HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF FISHERIES AND 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.
4474: WILDLIFE HABITAT EVALUATION
Application of methods for habitat evaluation through a group project to develop a habitat management plan. Students apply methods used to quantify habitat quality and assess impacts of various management actions. Emphasis is on Habitat Suitability Index models and the Habitat Evaluation Procedures approach of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Pre: 4214, FOR 3365, STAT 3005. Co: 4434. (3L,1C)
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)
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.
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.
4534: ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF WETLAND SYSTEMS
Introduction to the variety of wetland systems found in
North America, though emphasis will focus on eastern and
mid-Atlantic wetland systems. Origin and processes of
formation of wetlands, functions and values of wetlands,
wetland delineation, wetland classification, regulatory
processes affecting wetlands. Objectives of and management
techniques used to protect and/or manipulate wetland
systems for wildlife and other human needs.
Pre: BIOL 3204.
(2H,3L,3C)
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.
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.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
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