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(WFS) Wildlife and Fisheries Science (993) |
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WFS 101 - Current Topics in Wildlife Health 1 Credit Hours
All aspects of wildlife health, including current topics, emerging diseases, and impact of diseases on wildlife populations, general disease mechanisms, and career opportunities in the wildlife profession.
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WFS 295 - Practicum in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences 1-3 Credit Hours
Designed to give students practical, hands-on wildlife and/or fisheries experience working with a state, federal, or private natural resources organization. Provides credit for approved employment in natural resources management or research, 1 hour credit for every 160 hours of work. Students may find work on their own or with faculty assistance. Students must submit an approved work plan to their advisor, keep a daily log submitted every 2 weeks and prepare a final written report.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Forestry and wildlife and fisheries science majors.
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WFS 305 - Prescribed Fire Management 2 Credit Hours
Prescribed fire ecology, use, and management in forest stands.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): WFS 100 ; and FWF 212 , FWF 250 *, FWF 310 , and FWF 315 .
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WFS 324 - Wildlife Habitat Evaluation 2 Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the process of wildlife habitat evaluation, with special emphasis on plant identification, wildlife uses of plants, wildlife species habitat needs, and wildlife habitat evaluation methods.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): WFS 100 ; and FWF 212 , FWF 250 *, FWF 310 , and FWF 315 .
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WFS 340 - Wetlands Ecology and Management 2 Credit Hours
Ecology, restoration, and management of wetland ecosystems, including biotic and abiotic processes, functions, and wildlife considerations.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): WFS 100 ; and FWF 212 , FWF 250 *, FWF 310 , and FWF 315 .
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WFS 350 - Wildlife Damage Management 1 Credit Hours
Principles and methods for wildlife damage management, including biological, regulatory, practical, and social considerations. Weekend field trips (2) required.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lab and 1 lab or field.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): FWF 212 and FWF 315 .
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WFS 351 - Wildlife Law Enforcement 1 Credit Hours
Introduction to laws and policies related to wildlife and fisheries, wildlife law enforcement principles and practices, and career opportunities.
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WFS 401 - Ecology and Management of Wildlife Health 3 Credit Hours
Review of ecological and environmental factors affecting wildlife health, and tools available for effective wildlife disease surveillance and management. Emphasis on the importance of multidisciplinary and interagency collaboration for management of wildlife health problems.
(Same as WFS 501 - Ecology and Management of Wildlife Health.)
Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both WFS 401 and WFS 501.
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WFS 420 - Identification and Ecology of Freshwater Mussels 3 Credit Hours
This class is devoted to the study of shells of freshwater mussel species found in the lakes, rivers, and streams of North America, with special attention given to the fauna of Tennessee.
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WFS 425 - Tropical Ecology, Conservation, and Field Methods 3 Credit Hours
This study abroad course will cover tropical ecology and conservation concepts, issues, principles, and practices. In addition, it will provide experience in the field methods and techniques used by managers and researchers to study terrestrial natural resource ecology and conservation in tropical regions.
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WFS 433 - Amphibian Ecology and Conservation 3 Credit Hours
In-depth examination of amphibian life-history strategies, community interactions, and hypothesized mechanisms of amphibian declines. Also covers amphibian monitoring, conservation and management.
Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both WFS 433 and WFS 533.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): FORS 215 or BIOL 260 .
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WFS 434 - Ecology and Conservation of Tropical Mammals 3 Credit Hours
This course will examine tropical ecosystems and the taxonomy, diversity, life history, management, and conservation of associated mammal species.
Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both FWF 434 and FWF 534 (see graduate catalog for course description).
(RE) Prerequisite(s): FWF 315 .
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WFS 440 - Wildlife Techniques 2 Credit Hours
Methods in wildlife damage control, forest, farmland, wetland wildlife habitat management, identification of wildlife field sign, wildlife capturing techniques, and management plan preparation. Weekend field trips (2) required.
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour and 1 lab or field.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): WFS 100 and FWF 212 , FWF 250 *, FWF 310 , and FWF 315 .
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WFS 441 - Stream Ecology 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on freshwater riverine ecology. Emphasis is placed on the stream environment and associated fauna, and the interrelationships therein. Upon completion, students should be able to identify habitat features, selected freshwater invertebrates and fishes, and demonstrate ecological knowledge.
Registration Restriction(s): Forestry or wildlife and fisheries majors.
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WFS 442 - Fisheries Techniques 3 Credit Hours
Active and passive sampling techniques for fish and aquatic organisms. Population estimation methods, fish handling and transport, food habits analysis, and marking and tagging techniques. Age determination and incremental growth analysis. Stream assessment. Equipment and instrumentation usage and maintenance. Safety in sampling methods. Weekend field trip may be required.
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour and 1 lab or field.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): WFS 100 and FWF 212 , FWF 250 *, FWF 310 , and FWF 315 .
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WFS 443 - Fisheries Science 3 Credit Hours
Quantification and management of freshwater fisheries, including population estimation, age and growth, biological assessment, and stocking.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): FWF 315 .
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WFS 444 - Ecology and Management of Wild Mammals 3 Credit Hours
Biological and ecological characteristics of game mammals and endangered mammals. Current principles and practices of wild mammal management. Weekend field trip required.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): FWF 315 .
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WFS 445 - Ecology and Management of Wild Birds 3 Credit Hours
Biological and ecological characteristics of game birds, endangered birds, and bird pests. Current principles and practices of wild bird management. Weekend field trip required.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): FWF 315 .
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WFS 450 - Fish Physiology 3 Credit Hours
Mechanisms of gas transfer, circulation, excretion, osmoregulation, locomotion, and neural/hormonal control of these systems in fishes. Comparisons and contrasts with physiology of terrestrial animals. Practical applications of fish physiology to aquaculture, pollution assessment, and fisheries management.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – senior.
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WFS 452 - Ecology and Management of Fishes 3 Credit Hours
This course will cover theoretical and applied conservation and management issues relating to the ecology and regulation of fish populations and assemblages. Topics will include the abiotic (physical, chemical) and biotic (predation, competition) interactions facing fishes and how these interactions may be affected by humans, as well as how humans can manage these interactions to conserve and sustain fish populations and assemblages.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): FWF 315 , FORS 215 , or BIOL 260 .
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WFS 461 - Professional Development in Wildlife and Fisheries Science 1 Credit Hours
This course is designed to facilitate students’ transition from college into a career or post-baccalaureate studies through a combination of lectures, readings, class discussions, and assignments (group and individual).
Registration Restriction(s): Senior standing with major in the Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries.
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WFS 493 - Independent Study in Wildlife and Fisheries Science 1-15 Credit Hours
Special research or individual problem in wildlife and fisheries science.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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WFS 496 - Internship in Wildlife and Fisheries Science 3 Credit Hours
Supervised experience at departmental-approved employment location arranged by the student. Internship learning objectives must be pre-approved by the advisor/instructor and the field supervisor. Daily log, supervisor evaluations, and final report required. One credit per two weeks of full-time supervised field experience maximum. Up to 3 credits may be used for science elective.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.
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(WLEL) World Language Education/English as a Second Language Education |
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WLEL 445 - Teaching World Languages: Grades PreK-5 3 Credit Hours
ACTFL standards-based pedagogy, curricula, research and instructional resources focused on the PreK-5 WL classroom.
Recommended Background: Completion or near completion of world language hours for certification.
Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Teacher Education or consent of instructor.
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WLEL 455 - Teaching of World Languages 3 Credit Hours
ACTFL standards-based instructional methods, resources, integrated technologies, second language theories, research and evaluation for world languages. Required for licensure in World Languages.
(Same as ASL 455 .)
Recommended Background: Completion or near completion of world language hours for certification.
Registration Restriction(s): Admission to teacher education or consent of instructor.
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WLEL 466 - ESL Assessment and Evaluation 3 Credit Hours
Highlights the implementation of authentic assessment, specifically, portfolio assessment for ESL students in K-12 settings. Focuses on designing appropriate tools for various assessment purposes. Specific types and different forms of assessment are examined based on their effectiveness and meaningfulness. Required for Tennessee (PreK-12) licensure.
Comment(s): Admission to teacher education.
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WLEL 475 - Grammar for ESL Teachers 3 Credit Hours
Pedagogical approaches, second language acquisition research and resources for teaching English grammar to English language learners. Required for PreK-12 ESL licensure.
Recommended Background: Completion or near completion of hours for ESL certification.
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WLEL 476 - Teaching English as a Second Language 3 Credit Hours
TESOL standards-based ESL pedagogy, practices, research, second language theories, instructional strategies and integrated technologies that accommodate students at all levels of ESL/EFL settings. Required for Tennessee (PreK-12) licensure.
Comment(s): Admission to teacher education.
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WLEL 489 - Content-Based ESL Methods 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on designing and implementing content-based ESL instruction to enhance English language learners’ academic achievement. Required for Tennessee (PreK-12) licensure.
Registration Restriction(s): Admission to teacher education or consent of instructor.
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