Wildlife and Fisheries Science Minor

The Wildlife and Fisheries Science minor provides non-majors with an introduction to the principles and practices of wildlife and fisheries conservation, research, and management. A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor.

Requirements
A student is required to complete a minimum of 18 credits from a list of recommended courses.

Prescribed courses are as follows:

W F S 209 (3) Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
W F S 430 (3) Conservation Biology

Select a minimum of 12 credits from the following:

W F S 300 (2) The Vertebrates
W F S 407 (3) Ornithology
W F S 408 (3) Mammalogy
W F S 410 (3) General Fishery Science
W F S 422 (3) Ecology of Fishes
W F S 440 (3) Natural Resources Public Relations
W F S 447W (3) Wildlife Management
W F S 450 (3) Wetland Conservation
W F S 452 (2) Ichthyology
W F S 463W (3) Fishery Management

Procedures for Enrollment
Students may apply for admission to the Wildlife and Fisheries Science minor by submitting an Application for Admission to a Minor form in 114 Forest Resources Building. The approval of the student's major program adviser is also required. For additional information, contact the School of Forest Resources at 814-865-4237.

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