Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences Minor
This program is available at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- Ecampus
- LaGrande
The Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences minor provides a strong foundation in biodiversity conservation, ecosystem function, human dimensions of natural resources, and fish and wildlife biology.
Minor Code: A062
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcome:
- Explain the physical and ecological processes that sustain ecosystems and describe the implications of altering ecosystem components or processes.
- Synthesize knowledge about organisms and their habitats to develop conservation strategies in a changing environment.
- Assess how social, cultural, historical and political factors influence conservation policy and management actions.
- Describe the biology, ecology, systematics and evolution of at least one major vertebrate taxon, and explain how the structure, behavior, and physiology of animals in that taxon adapts them to their environment.
A sequence in general biology equivalent to BI 221Z, BI 222Z, BI 223Z or BI 204, BI 205, BI 206 is a prerequisite to one or more required courses in the minor. A minimum of 27 total credits are required. One course included may be taken for a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) grade. Double counting restrictions, when applicable, are listed for each section. Double counting towards Core Education is permitted.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1: Foundation 1 | ||
| FW 251 | PRINCIPLES OF FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 3 |
| BI 370 | ECOLOGY | 3 |
| Section 2: Species Evolution and Biology 1 | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF MARINE MAMMALS | ||
| ORNITHOLOGY | ||
| ICHTHYOLOGY | ||
| MAMMALOGY | ||
| ECOLOGY OF MARINE AND ESTUARINE BIRDS | ||
| HERPETOLOGY | ||
| Systematics | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| SYSTEMATICS OF BIRDS | ||
| SYSTEMATICS OF FISHES | ||
| SYSTEMATICS OF MAMMALS | ||
| Section 3: Applied Fisheries and Wildlife Core 2 | ||
| Species Management and Conservation | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| HERPETOFAUNA CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT | ||
| AVIAN CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT | ||
| FISHERY BIOLOGY | ||
| MAMMAL CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT | ||
| ECOSYSTEM SERVICES | ||
| FISH ECOLOGY | ||
| WILDLIFE ECOLOGY | ||
| Habitats and Ecosystems Management | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| MARINE ECOLOGY | ||
| TROPICAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION | ||
| INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT | ||
| GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY | ||
| URBAN ECOLOGY | ||
| ESTUARINE ECOLOGY | ||
| FRESHWATER ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION | ||
| WETLANDS AND RIPARIAN ECOLOGY | ||
| FOREST ECOLOGY | ||
| ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION | ||
| BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN MANAGED FORESTS | ||
| WILDLAND FIRE ECOLOGY | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF RANGELAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT | ||
| Electives 2 | ||
| Select two or three courses from the following or additional courses from Sections 2 and 3: | 6-9 | |
| TROPICAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION | ||
| INTRODUCTORY POPULATION DYNAMICS | ||
| MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES OF PACIFIC SALMON IN THE NORTHWEST | ||
| CONSERVATION GENETICS | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY OF FISHES | ||
| METHODS IN PHYSIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR OF MARINE MEGAFAUNA | ||
| FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE LAW AND POLICY | ||
| AQUATIC BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF WILDLIFE DISEASES | ||
| MARINE CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | ||
| ANTARCTIC SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION | ||
| WILDLIFE BEHAVIOR | ||
| ^AQUACULTURE | ||
| AQUACULTURE LABORATORY | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY | ||
| Total Credits | 27 | |
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Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) course
- 1
Double counting is allowed in Sections 1 and 2
- 2
Courses in Section 3 and Electives cannot be double counted
Minor Code: A062