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Water |
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WATR 683 - Fisheries Research
Description:
Field and laboratory techniques for fishery research. Principles of designing research projects, testing hypotheses, sampling fish, analyzing fishery data, reporting results in both written and oral forms, and defending research. Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 483 .
Prerequisites:
WATR 553 , WATR 588 , and BIOL 574 (or concurrent registration)
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
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WATR 684 - Fisheries Management
Description:
Principles used in the assessment and management of aquatic habitats, fish populations, and human users, as they influence production of fish in inland waters. Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 484 .
Prerequisites:
WATR 553 , WATR 588 , and BIOL 574
3 cr.
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WATR 687 - Groundwater Geochemistry
Description:
Factors and processes controlling the chemistry of subsurface waters including mineral solubility, complexation, redox reactions, ion exchange, and absorption; also hydrochemical behavior of contaminants. 3 hrs lec per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 487 .
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
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WATR 688 - Aquatic Insects
Description:
Life histories, ecology, behavior, taxonomy and identification of lotic and lentic aquatic insects. Field collections of aquatic insects and discussions of habitat preferences and water quality influences. Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 488 .
3 cr.
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WATR 692 - Advanced Techniques of Environmental Analysis
Description:
Theory and application of instrumental methods used in monitoring environmental samples for organic and inorganic compounds; laboratory quality control, sample preparation, data handling; gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, atomic absorption and inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy, autoanalyzer use. 1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 492 .
Prerequisites:
Either WATR 590 or SOIL 564 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
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WATR 693 - Advanced Hydrologic Analysis
Description:
Detailed analysis, prediction, and modeling of hydrologic phenomenon and land use impact using GIS and hydrologic statistical tools. Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 493 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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WATR 694 - Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment
Description:
Introduction to effects of environmental contaminants on aquatic and terrestrial organisms including humans. Impacts of contaminants on fisheries and rationale for health advisories. Survey of contemporary literature. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab/disc per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 494 .
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
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WATR 750 - Water Resources in Society
Description:
Examination and explanation of use and management of water resources.
Prerequisites:
Certified Elementary/Secondary teachers only
1-3 cr.
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WATR 755 - Multivariate Statistics in Fish and Wildlife Research
Description:
Quantitative application and interpretation of multivariate statistics in managing complex ecological phenomena in terrestrial and aquatic environments.
Prerequisites:
MATH 255 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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WATR 760 - Water Resources and the Science, Policy, and Politics of Climate Change
Description:
Overview of underlying theory of climate change on water resources. Discussion of climate change politics and policy.
2 cr.
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WATR 777 - Ecology and Management of the Great Lakes
Description:
Discuss the history, past and current issues, ecology and management of the Great Lakes in an ever-changing environment.
3 cr.
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WATR 784 - Advanced Studies in Fish Management
Description:
Advanced techniques of fishery data analysis, with practical uses of mathematical and statistical methods in fishery science and management.
3 cr.
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Web and Digital Media Development |
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WDMD 312 - Web Design and Development III
Description:
Concepts of server-side programming of Web applications. Introduction to one or more Web-centered languages including PHP and SQL database.
Prerequisites:
WD 211
3 cr.
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Web Development |
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WD 100 - Innovation for People and Computers
Description:
Introduction to the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) and the innovative process. Includes current and historical aspects of HCI with an emphasis on psychology and sociology in an increasingly technology-driven society.
4 cr.
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WD 200 - Introduction to Computer Graphics
Description:
Survey of three common varieties of software used in Web and multimedia development, including raster-based, vector-based, and motion software.
3 cr.
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WD 201 - Interaction Design
Description:
User-centered design process and its use in the creation of interactive products. Includes key concepts and methods in Interaction Design, including, but not limited to, elicitation of product requirements, user and task modeling, information architecture, design guidelines, and wireframing and prototyping.
Prerequisites:
Both WD 100 and CNMT 210 (or concurrent registration)
4 cr.
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WD 202 - Digital Image Development
Description:
Use advanced graphics and animation tools to develop digital images.
Prerequisites:
WD 200
3 cr.
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WD 211 - Web Design and Development II
Description:
Concepts of client-side programming of Web applications. Introduction to one or more Web centric languages.
Prerequisites:
CNMT 210
4 cr.
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WD 302 - User Interface Design and Development
Description:
Fundamentals of user interface design and development, including design principles and patterns, designing for different platforms, and use of frameworks and software architectures in user interface development.
Prerequisites:
WD 201
4 cr.
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WD 305 - Ethnography in Human-Computer Interaction
Description:
Observation, interviewing, and other research methods used in the User Experience project life cycle. Includes cognitive walkthroughs and development of personas, scenarios, and ethnographic approaches in Human-Computer Interaction.
Prerequisites:
WD 100 (or concurrent registration)
4 cr.
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WD 310 - Evaluation of User Interfaces
Description:
Concepts and methods for evaluating interfaces with users and expert audits to improve usability and user experience. Qualitative and quantitative methods, including, but not limited to, walkthroughs, checklists, user testing, survey methods and online tools.
Prerequisites:
WD 201
4 cr.
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WD 320 - Human Information Processing
Description:
Concepts, theories and models of human information processing, including but not limited to perception, attention, memory, cognition and decision-making. Emphasis on applications in designing interactions with technology.
Prerequisites:
Both PSYC 110 and WD 100
4 cr.
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WD 345 - Advanced Web Development Tools
Description:
Use professional software tools for digital media development. Subtitle will indicate tool(s) and number of credits.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite will be determined at time of offering based on subtitle
3 or 4 cr.
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WD 346 - Advanced Topics in Web Development
Description:
Examine contemporary and emerging topics in Human-Technology Interaction. Subtitle will indicate topic and number of credits. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite will be determined at time of offering based on subtitle
3 or 4 cr.
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WD 362 - Digital Portfolio Development
Description:
Advanced examination and application of professional digital portfolio components and processes. Develop, refine and present artifacts that relate to digital media design and development.
Prerequisites:
WD 302 and junior standing
3 cr.
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WD 365 - Digital Game Development
Description:
Explore the theory, design, and development of games and simulation for the Web through the use of animation and interactive programming.
Prerequisites:
WD 302
3 cr.
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WD 378 - People, Interfaces, and Environment
Description:
Dedicated to the principles and processes of human centered, interactive design. Architectural design processes that shape the physical world around us combined with the virtual interfaces that connect us socially and functionally in almost every aspect of our technological society. Solve social and environmental problems using both architectural as well as computing and technological media. Interdisciplinary problem solving methods applicable to both disciplines and new hybrid collaborative techniques within a project development framework. May not earn credit in both WD 378 and IA 378 .
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS
4 cr.
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WD 397 - Internship in Web Development
Description:
Participate in supervised training work program that you arrange with your adviser at a cooperating organization. Adviser and chair determine credits. May be repeated for up to 3 credits.
Prerequisites:
Department Consent
1-3 cr.
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WD 399 - Independent Study
Description:
Independent study/project development in Web and/or digital media. Adviser and chair determine credits. May be repeated for up to 3 credits.
Prerequisites:
Department Consent
1-3 cr.
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Wellness |
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WLNS 100 - Integrative Wellness
Description:
Physical activity as applied to seven dimensions of wellness. Analysis of personal wellness through experiential learning. Integration of current scientific research and physical activity and wellness concepts. Meets GEP requirements for wellness.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: WLN
2 cr.
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WLNS 144 - Stress Management
Description:
Improve your stress management techniques and become more aware of the stressors in your life. Through examination of the dimensions of wellness, learn techniques to help identify, prevent, and manage stress for a healthy lifestyle.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: WLN
2 cr.
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Wildlife |
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WLDL 100 - Wildlife Profession and Preparation
Description:
Provide a background on careers in the wildlife field and an overview of skill development necessary to work in the field. Exposure to opportunities in research, internships, and extracurricular, as well as guidance on creating an effective program of study.
Prerequisites:
Wildlife Major or Instructor Consent
1 cr. pass/fail
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WLDL 150 - Living with Wildlife
Description:
Contemporary wildlife issues of local to global significance, with a special emphasis on human-wildlife interactions. Issues will be investigated relative to a framework of ecological, cultural, historic, economic, and political perspectives.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ER, SS
3 cr.
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WLDL 305 - Selected Topics in Wildlife Ecology and Management
Description:
Selected concepts, practices, principles, issues in wildlife management. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 505 .
Prerequisites:
CNR or Biology major, or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
1-3 cr.
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WLDL 311 - Quantitative Methods for Wildlife and Fisheries Research and Management
Description:
Practical experience in formulating hypotheses, designing field studies, analyzing and interpreting data commonly collected in wildlife and fisheries research and management. Through examples and collected data sets, learn appropriate design, selection of quantitative methods, biological interpretation of results, field complications, and impacts of violations of assumptions. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 511 .
Prerequisites:
Either MATH 255 (or concurrent registration) or FOR 321 (or concurrent registration), and CNR Major; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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WLDL 321 - Principles of Captive Wildlife Management
Description:
Role of captive wildlife management in conservation, research, economics, recreation, and education; impact of confinement on behavior, nutrition and health; legislation relating to capture, transport, and housing of wild animals.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 160 , and either CNR or biology major; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I)
2 cr.
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WLDL 322 - Techniques of Captive Wildlife Management
Description:
Design and administration of facilities; techniques for restraining and handling captive wildlife; sanitation and common diseases, parasites and other problems associated with confining wild animals.
Prerequisites:
WLDL 321 , and either CNR or biology major; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(II)
2 cr.
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WLDL 332 - Carnivore Ecology
Description:
Global survey of the taxonomy, ecology, behavior, management and conservation of carnivores. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 532 .
Prerequisites:
BIOL 160 and one of the following: NRES 151 , BIOL 305 , or BIOL 270
2 cr.
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WLDL 334 - Ungulate Ecology
Description:
Survey of the world’s ungulate fauna with primary emphasis on North America. Examine taxonomy, evolution, nutrition, behavior, population dynamics, and community ecology of hooved mammals. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 534 .
Prerequisites:
BIOL 160 and one of the following: NRES 151 , BIOL 305 , or BIOL 270
3 cr.
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WLDL 340 - Field Experience in Wildlife Management Techniques
Description:
Investigate ecological relationships and apply selected wildlife management techniques of habitat evaluation, capturing, marking, monitoring, and censusing animals for integrated resource management.
Prerequisites:
NRES 250 , Formal Admittance to CNR, and Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
Typically Offered:
(SUM)
1 cr.
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WLDL 348 - Wildlife Damage Management
Description:
The fundamentals of prevention and control of damage caused by vertebrate species, primarily mammals and birds. Philosophical, social, economic, and ecological considerations for managing human-wildlife conflicts caused by individuals and populations of problem species. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 548 .
Prerequisites:
Either CNR or biology major, or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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WLDL 350 - Wildlife Management Techniques
Description:
Techniques for managing wildlife populations: aging and sexing criteria, capture, handling and control methods, censusing, assessing food habits and quality, estimating home ranges, quantifying habitat relationships, modeling land use impacts, and conducting research studies. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 550 .
Prerequisites:
WLDL 311 , either WLDL 340 or NRES 475 , and CNR major; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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WLDL 353 - Analysis of Wildlife Populations
Description:
Mathematical, ecological, physiological, and behavioral characteristics of wildlife population fluctuations. Use of models for characterizing fluctuations, and techniques for sampling, monitoring, and modeling survival, growth, reproduction, population size. May not earn credit in both WLDL 353 and WATR 353 . Available for graduate credit as WLDL 553 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 250 , BIOL 160 , MATH 111 , and either MATH 255 or FOR 321
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
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WLDL 355 - Wildlife Diseases
Description:
Occurrence, importance, and ecologic impact of infectious, parasitic, and chemical diseases of wildlife. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 555 .
Prerequisites:
BIOL 160 or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(1)
2 cr.
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WLDL 356 - Wildlife Disease Methods
Description:
Methodology used to identify and study wildlife diseases in the field and laboratory. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 556 .
Prerequisites:
Concurrent registration in WLDL 355 or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(II)
1 cr.
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WLDL 360 - Wetlands Ecology and Management
Description:
Investigate physical, chemical and biological processes of wetlands, and how these processes relate to the maintenance and enhancement of our nation’s natural resources. Study wetland functions and values and wetland habitat classification systems. May not earn credit in both WLDL 360 and WATR 360 . Available for graduate credit as WLDL 560 .
Prerequisites:
Both NRES 250 and NRES 251 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
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WLDL 361 - Waterfowl Ecology and Management
Description:
Covers identification, ecology, life-history and conservation of ducks, geese and swans with specific focus on species commonly occurring in Wisconsin and the Mississippi Flyway. Learn about focal species population ecology and how non-government organizations, state and federal agencies partner to conserve populations and habitat. Read peer-reviewed papers and management plan reports on conservation (i.e., climate change, contaminants, etc.) and partake in field experiences as applicable. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 561 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 150 , NRES 151 , NRES 250 , and NRES 251
3 cr.
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WLDL 365 - Behavioral Ecology
Description:
The ecological and evolutionary basis for animal behavior, including the adaptive significance of behaviors and importance of behavior to conservation and management. Special emphasis on the experimental assessment of behavior. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 565 .
Prerequisites:
Either CNR or biology major, or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
Spring Only
3 cr.
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WLDL 372 - Wildlife of North America
Description:
Identification, life history, economic and ecological importance of North American fish and wildlife that are the focus of wildlife management, game enforcement and environmental studies. Emphasis on species for environmental law enforcement and environmental education personnel. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 572 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 151 , NRES 250 , and BIOL 160
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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WLDL 381 - Internship in Wildlife
Description:
Supervised training program in wildlife, in cooperation with private or public resource agencies. 1 cr for 2-4 wks (40 hrs per wk) of work. Credits and/or addl requirements set before registration. May repeat for 12 credits max. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 581 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II, SUM)
1-12 cr.
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WLDL 382 - Internship in Captive Wildlife
Description:
Supervised training program in captive wildlife, in cooperation with private or public resource agencies. 1 credit for 2-4 weeks (40 hours per week) of work. Credits and/or additional requirements set before registration. May repeat for 12 credits max. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 582 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
As needed
1-12 cr.
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WLDL 450 - Human Dimensions of Wildlife
Description:
Survey and evaluate research relating to human dimensions of wildlife/fisheries management; review values, satisfactions, and attitudes associated with consumptive and nonconsumptive uses of wildlife and fish. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 650 .
Prerequisites:
CNR major or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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WLDL 451 - Management of Wildlife Habitat
Description:
Principles and practices of habitat management for wildlife in North America. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 651 .
Prerequisites:
Either WLDL 340 or NRES 475 , and CNR major, or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
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WLDL 458 - Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology
Description:
Apply basic principles of traditional ecology, landscape ecology, genetics, and behavior to management for biological diversity. Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate and synthesize information to solve wildlife-related natural resource issues of diversity and scarcity. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 658 .
Prerequisites:
WLDL 350 or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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WLDL 493 - Wildlife Field Seminar
Description:
For 2 cr, complete comprehensive report on field experience. Available for graduate credit as WLDL 693 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(On demand)
1-2 cr. 1 cr may be pass/fail
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WLDL 499 - Special Work
Description:
Upperclass wildlife majors may arrange for independent study with consent of the associate dean.
Prerequisites:
CNR major or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
1-3 cr.
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WLDL 505 - Selected Topics in Wildlife Ecology and Management
Description:
Selected concepts, practices, principles, issues in wildlife management. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 305 .
Prerequisites:
CNR or Biology major, or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
1-3 cr.
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WLDL 511 - Quantitative Methods for Wildlife and Fisheries Research and Management
Description:
Practical experience in formulating hypotheses, designing field studies, analyzing and interpreting data commonly collected in wildlife and fisheries research and management. Through examples and collected data sets, learn appropriate design, selection of quantitative methods, biological interpretation of results, field complications, and impacts of violations of assumptions. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 311 .
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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WLDL 532 - Carnivore Ecology
Description:
Global survey of the taxonomy, ecology, behavior, management and conservation of carnivores. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 332 .
2 cr.
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WLDL 534 - Ungulate Ecology
Description:
Survey of the world’s ungulate fauna with primary emphasis on North America. Examine taxonomy, evolution, nutrition, behavior, population dynamics, and community ecology of hooved mammals. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 334 .
3 cr.
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WLDL 548 - Wildlife Damage Management
Description:
The fundamentals of prevention and control of damage caused by vertebrate species, primarily mammals and birds. Philosophical, social, economic, and ecological considerations for managing human-wildlife conflicts caused by individuals and populations of problem species. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 348 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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WLDL 550 - Wildlife Management Techniques
Description:
Techniques for managing wildlife populations: aging and sexing criteria, capture, handling and control methods, censusing, assessing food habits and quality, estimating home ranges, quantifying habitat relationships, modeling land use impacts, and conducting research studies. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 350 .
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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WLDL 553 - Analysis of Wildlife Populations
Description:
Mathematical, ecological, physiological, and behavioral characteristics of fish and wildlife population fluctuations. Use of models for characterizing fluctuations, and techniques for sampling, monitoring, and modeling survival, growth, reproduction, population size. May not earn credit in both WLDL 553 and WATR 553 . Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 353 .
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
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WLDL 555 - Wildlife Diseases
Description:
Occurrence, importance, and ecologic impact of infectious, parasitic, and chemical diseases of wildlife. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 355 .
Typically Offered:
(I)
2 cr.
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WLDL 556 - Wildlife Disease Methods
Description:
Methodology used to identify and study wildlife diseases in the field and laboratory. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 356 .
Typically Offered:
(II)
1 cr.
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WLDL 560 - Wetlands Ecology and Management
Description:
Investigate physical, chemical and biological processes of wetlands, and how these processes relate to the maintenance and enhancement of our nation’s natural resources. Study wetland functions and values and wetland habitat classification systems. May not earn credit in both WLDL 560 and WATR 560 . Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 360 .
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
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WLDL 561 - Waterfowl Ecology and Management
Description:
Covers identification, ecology, life-history and conservation of ducks, geese and swans with specific focus on species commonly occurring in Wisconsin and the Mississippi Flyway. Learn about focal species population ecology and how non-government organizations, state and federal agencies partner to conserve populations and habitat. Read peer-reviewed papers and management plan reports on conservation (i.e., climate change, contaminants, etc.) and partake in field experiences as applicable. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 361 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 150 , NRES 151 , NRES 250 , and NRES 251
3 cr.
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WLDL 565 - Behavioral Ecology
Description:
The ecological and evolutionary basis for animal behavior, including the adaptive significance of behaviors and importance of behavior to conservation and management. Special emphasis on the experimental assessment of behavior. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 365 .
Typically Offered:
As needed
3 cr.
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WLDL 572 - Wildlife of North America
Description:
Identification, life history, economic and ecological importance of North American fish and wildlife that are the focus of wildlife management, game enforcement and environmental studies. Emphasis on species for environmental law enforcement and environmental education personnel. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 372 .
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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WLDL 581 - Internship in Wildlife
Description:
Supervised training program in wildlife, in cooperation with private or public resource agencies. 1 cr for 2-4 wks (40 hrs per wk) of work. Credits and/or addl requirements set before registration. May repeat for 12 cr max. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 381 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II, SUM)
1-12 cr.
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WLDL 582 - Internship in Captive Wildlife
Description:
Supervised training program in captive wildlife, in cooperation with private or public resource agencies. 1 credit for 2-4 weeks (40 hours per week) of work. Credits and/or additional requirements set before registration. May repeat for 12 credits max. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 382 .
Typically Offered:
As needed
1-12 cr.
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WLDL 650 - Human Dimensions of Wildlife
Description:
Survey and evaluate research relating to human dimensions of wildlife/fisheries management; review values, satisfactions, and attitudes associated with consumptive and nonconsumptive uses of wildlife and fish. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 450 .
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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WLDL 651 - Management of Wildlife Habitat
Description:
Principles and practices of habitat management for wildlife in North America. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 451 .
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
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WLDL 658 - Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology
Description:
Apply basic principles of traditional ecology, landscape ecology, genetics, and behavior to management for biological diversity. Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate and synthesize information to solve wildlife-related natural resource issues of diversity and scarcity. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 458 .
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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WLDL 693 - Wildlife Field Seminar
Description:
For 2 cr, complete comprehensive report on field experience. Available for undergraduate credit as WLDL 493 .
Typically Offered:
(On demand)
1-2 cr. 1 cr may be pass/fail
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WLDL 740 - Wildlife Issues Investigations
Description:
Apply ecological principles and management techniques to study relationships between wildlife issues and land uses, culture, economic and political actions.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 305 or equivalent, and Instructor Consent. Certified Elementary and Secondary teachers only.
Typically Offered:
(SUM)
1 cr.
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WLDL 742 - Ecological Data Analysis
Description:
Principles and techniques for ecological data analysis, emphasizing model building and hypothesis testing. Study design and traditional statistical approaches as well as information-theoretic and Bayesian approaches. Introduction to multivariate statistics. Other topics may include resource selection functions and survival analysis.
Prerequisites:
Either MATH 255 or FOR 321 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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WLDL 752 - Advanced Studies in Wildlife
Description:
Survey literature concerned with ecology and management of wildlife.
Typically Offered:
(On demand)
1-3 cr.
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WLDL 758 - Animal Ecology and Conservation Biology
Description:
Advanced topics in animal communities including species diversity, rarity, meta-populations, animal invasions, complex species interactions, and animals as regulators of ecosystem functioning. Emphasis on evaluating recent theories with empirical information.
3 cr.
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Women’s and Gender Studies |
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WGS 102 - Women’s Voices
Description:
An introductory and interdisciplinary humanities course drawing upon diverse texts and methodologies representative of the following humanities disciplines: art, philosophy, religious studies, music, film, history, literature, feminist theory, cultural studies, media studies, and performance art/drama.
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: IK
3 cr.
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WGS 105 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
Description:
Introduction to the study of women and gender, the influence of gender on social institutions and structures, and an examination of women’s lives and contributions to society, both within the United States and around the world.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS, USD; AAS: SER
3 cr.
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WGS 130 - Biology of Women
Description:
An introduction to the physiology and reproductive anatomy of women including pregnancy, human development, cancer, infertility, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, and other health issues. May not earn credit in both WGS 130 and BIOL 186 .
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: NW
3 cr.
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WGS 203 - Women in Popular Culture
Description:
Examines ways women have been portrayed and are currently portrayed in the media, in television and movies, popular music, internet, print sources like magazines, popular fiction, and newspapers, and other cultural artifacts, while considering the social construction of gender, race, and other social categories.
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: ES, SER
3 cr.
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WGS 204 - Introduction to Masculinities
Description:
Focus on how the central concepts of masculinity work within history, politics, literature, technology, art, music, philosophy, education, and psychology. Work towards a deep understanding of the intersectional dynamics of race, gender, class, and other aspects of identity as they relate to the construction of various masculinities.
3 cr.
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WGS 210 - Women’s Health and Sexuality in Society
Description:
Basic facts about the structure and functioning of the female body; issues in women’s health and sexuality will be approached interdisciplinarily and will include physical, mental, emotional, and social health and wellness topics and will be framed by discussions of race, class, and other cultural identities. Cultural, social, economic, and political contexts will be explored.
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: ES, HC
3 cr.
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WGS 247 - Latin American and Latina Women
Description:
Examines the lives and literary works of Latin American and Latina women within Latin American society and in the US, particularly in regard to gender roles and stereotypes associated with patriarchal cultures. Examines how Latin American and Latina women have resisted race, class, and gender oppression through the analysis of a variety of primary texts, films, and scholarly articles.
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: ES, IK
3 cr.
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WGS 300 - Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies
Description:
Interdisciplinary examination of one or more major topics in women’s and gender studies. (Humanities Emphasis) May be repeated once for credit with a different subtitle. Available for graduate credit as WGS 500 .
Prerequisites:
WGS 105 or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: HU
3 cr.
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WGS 301 - Women and Feminism in the Modern World
Description:
Interdisciplinary study of the impact of feminism in particular modern, social and/or political contexts. (Social Science Emphasis) May be repeated once for credit with a different subtitle.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: SS
3 cr.
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WGS 396 - Practicum
Description:
You may arrange through the women’s and genders studies coordinator to work with a community organization or agency, or in an applied setting directly involved with women’s and gender related issues.
1-3 cr.
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WGS 490 - Seminar
Description:
Changing status of women in contemporary society; investigate aspects of woman’s role, e.g., in government, education, law, family, community; research involves reading and direct research projects producing significant data or a seminar paper.
Prerequisites:
WGS 105 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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WGS 499 - Special Work
Description:
Women’s and gender studies minors may arrange for special work with cons women’s and gender studies coordinator. Research involves reading and direct research, producing significant data or a seminar paper.
1-3 cr.
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WGS 500 - Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies
Description:
Interdisciplinary examination of one or more major topics in women’s and gender studies. (Humanities Emphasis) May be repeated once for credit with a different subtitle. Available for undergraduate credit as WGS 300 .
Prerequisites:
WGS 105 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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