Fisheries and Wildlife Science (FWS)
FWS 1124 Conservation of Natural Resources
The study of the dependence of the human population upon natural resources.(with laboratory)
FWS 2224 Fundamentals of Soil Science
Principal and biological properties of soils in relation to plant growth; soil production; and landuse. With laboratory.
FWS 2323 Wildlife Conservation
Requirements and values of wildlife resources. History of wildlife conservation.
FWS 3623 Soil Management and Conservation
Principals of soil management with emphasis on improvement and maintenance of soil productivity. With laboratory.
FWS 3924 Range Management
Grazing and livestock management on native range lands. With laboratory.
FWS 4224 Techniques in Fisheries and Wildlife
Management Techniques used to evaluate fisheries and wildlife resources, as well as methods of habitat assessment. With laboratory.
FWS 4523 Environmental Policy and Law
Examination and analysis of important statutory laws, case laws, and administrative policies relating to the regulation of the environment and wildlife by state and federal agencies. Topics discussed will include pollution control, environmental impact assessment, endangered species, public lands, and wildlife law.
FWS 4534 Limnology
Physical, chemical factors affecting the biology of ponds, reservoirs, streams. With laboratory.
FWS 4634 Fisheries Management and Culture
Methods of managing exploited wild fish populations and rearing fish under controlled or semicontrolled conditions. With lab.
FWS 4673 Wildlife Law Enforcement
To introduce students to the field of wildlife law enforcement, the roles and duties of an Oklahoma Game Warden, and the state and federal wildlife laws enforced in Oklahoma.
FWS 4723 Management of Fisheries and Wildlife
Resources Synthesis course in the management of fisheries and wildlife resources that discusses how the biological basis of conservation is influenced by law, culture, social acceptability, and economic feasibility.
FWS 4823 Environmental Impact Assessment
Analysis of the National Environmental Policy Act and the consequences of its implementation; methods used in environmental impact assessment; writing environmental impact statements; assessment of human activity on the abiotic and biotic environment, as well as the cultural, economic, and social dimensions of the environment.
FWS 4862 Introduction to GIS
An introduction to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their application. Students will learn the history, background, and justification of GIS, and will learn methods and analysis using GIS technology. Classes will consist of lectures and lab exercises that demonstrate mastery of basic GIS skills.
FWS 4951 Senior Seminar
Required for all Fisheries and Wildlife Science majors. Emphasis on career planning, journal article discussions and program assessment.
FWS 4960 Directed Reading
Individualized literature study selected in consultation with the professor. Instructor consent required.
FWS 4970 Special Studies
Study of individual problems in Fisheries and Wildlife Science. Instructor consent required.
FWS 4980 Seminar
Study and discussion of issues in Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation.
FWS 4990 Research
Methods of research, current literature, and research in fisheries and wildlife science. Instructor consent required.
FWS 5224 Techniques in Fisheries and Wildlife
Management Techniques used to evaluate fisheries and wildlife resources, as well as methods of habitat assessment. With laboratory.
FWS 5523 Environmental Policy and Law
Examination and analysis of important statutory laws, case laws, and administrative policies relating to the regulation of the environment and wildlife by state and federal agencies. Topics discussed will include pollution control, environmental impact assessment, endangered species, public lands, and wildlife law.
FWS 5534 Limnology
Physical, chemical and biological factors influencing streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, and watersheds. Lab required.
FWS 5553 Population Biology
Principles and theories of the structure and dynamics of natural populations including their ecological, genetic, and evolutionary organization.
FWS 5673 Wildlife Law Enforcement
To introduce students to the field of wildlife law enforcement, the roles and duties of an Oklahoma Game Warden, and the state and federal wildlife laws enforced in Oklahoma.
FWS 5723 Management of Fisheries and Wildlife
Resources Synthesis course in the management of fisheries and wildlife resources that discusses how the biological basis of conservation is influenced by law, culture, social acceptability, and economic feasibility.
FWS 5823 Environmental Impact Assessment
Analysis of the National Environmental Policy Act and the consequences of its implementation; methods used in environmental impact assessment; writing environmental impact statements; assessment of human activity on the abiotic and biotic environment, as well as the cultural, economic, and social dimensions of the environment.
FWS 5862 Introduction to GIS
An introduction to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their application. Students will learn the history, background, and justification of GIS, and will learn methods and analysis using GIS technology. Classes will consist of lecture and lab exercises that demonstrate mastery of basic GIS skills. For graduate credit, student is required to write a paper on how they intend to use GIS in their independent research.
FWS 5920 Problems in Conservation
Independent study designed in consultation with the professor.
FWS 5960 Directed Readings
Individualized literature study selected in consultation with the professor.
FWS 5970 Special Studies
Individualized project selected in consultation with the professor.
FWS 5980 Seminar
Small group study of topics announced by department. Instructor consent required.
FWS 5990 Research
Independent investigation designed in consultation with the professor. Limited to a maximum of six credit hours.