Wildlife and Fisheries Management
To inquire about this program:
Dr. John Copeland | 423.869.6225 | john.copeland@lmunet.edu
LMU offeres one of the nation's only bachelor's degree
programs in wildlife and fisheries management This
highly unique program offers you the opportunity to
prepare for an exciting career, not only in wildlife and
fisheries management, but in an array of other fields
focusing on natural resource conservation.
Degree Offered
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Management
(B.S.)Special Features
Students may be able to assist professors with current
and special research projects available through the
Cumberland Mountain Research Center on campus.
Additional field experiences are provided through class
participation in relation to work agreements with
various government and private organizations.
Course Information
Wildlife and Fisheries Management Minor
| |
|
cr hrs |
| WDLF 100 |
Intro to Wildlife Management |
3 |
| Select two courses from
the following: |
8 |
| WDLF 330 |
Ichthology |
|
| WDLF 340 |
Herpetology |
|
| WDLF 350 |
Ornithology |
|
| WDLF 360 |
Mammalogy |
|
| Select two courses from
the following: |
8 |
| WDLF 430 |
Applied Ecol: Mgmt of Freshwater Fish |
|
| WDLF 450 |
Applied Ecol: Mgmt of Game Birds |
|
| WDLF 460 |
Applied Ecol: Mgmt of Game Mammals |
|
| TOTAL |
|
19 |
| Note: declaring the
minor in Wildlife and Fisheries Management is
not available to students who take the major in
Biology or Environmental Science. |
| Note: Students
wishing to meet The Wildlife Society Educational
requirements for certification as a wildlife
biologist should consult closely with their
advisors. |
|
Wildlife and Fisheries Management (B.S.)
Courses required for the major include:
| |
|
cr hrs |
| BIOL 210 |
Genetics |
4 |
| BIOL 220 |
Soils or |
|
| PHYS 211 |
General Physics |
4 |
| BIOL 270 |
Ecology |
4 |
| BIOL 321 |
Botany: Fundamental |
4 |
| BIOL 322 |
Botany: Field |
4 |
| BIOL 340 |
Invertebrate Zoology |
4 |
| BIOL 370 |
Land Use and Environmental Analysis |
3 |
| BIOL 480 |
Biometry |
3 |
| WDLF 100 |
Intro to Wildlife Management |
3 |
| WDLF 280 |
Law Enforcement and Natural Resources |
3 |
| WDLF 330 |
Ichthyology |
4 |
| WDLF 340 |
Herpetology |
4 |
| WDLF 350 |
Ornithology |
4 |
| WDLF 360 |
Mammalogy |
4 |
| WDLF 397 |
Junior Science Seminar |
1 |
| WDLF 430 |
Applied Ecol: Mgmt of Freshwater Fish |
4 |
| WDLF 450 |
Applied Ecol: Mgmt of Game Birds |
4 |
| WDLF 460 |
Applied Ecol: Mgmt of Game Mammals |
4 |
| WDLF 497 |
Senior Science Seminar |
1 |
| TOTAL |
|
66 |
| Note: collateral
requirements include CHEM 111-112. MATH
270 is a prerequisite for BIOL 480. |
Internship Opportunities
Students in this major have served as interns with the
Tennessee Aquarium, Cave Research Foundation of
Cumberland Gap, Tennessee River Gorge Trust and a
variety of state and federal parks.
Career Opportunities
Possible career opportunities available to LMU graduates
with this major include:- Wildlife Officer
- Wildlife Biologist
- Wildlife Biologist
- Fisheries Biologist
- Environmental Scientist/Biologist
- Wildlife Technician
- Fisheries Technician
- Game Farm Manager
- Law Enforcement
Graduate and Professional
Schools
Graduate and professional schools where graduates of this
program have enrolled include: - University of Tennessee
- Virginia Tech
- Tennessee Tech
- University of Kentucky
- Eastern Kentucky
- University of Wisconsin
- Nova University
- Frostburg University
- University of Georgia
Alumni Success
Graduates of this program are currently employed in
various careers. Several are currently wildlife
officers in Tennessee and Kentucky, wildlife area
manager and supervisors in Tennessee (TWRA). Some
have gone on to teach in high schools following receipt
of appropriate credentials. We have a veterinarian
practicing and a lawyer serving as a deputy district
attorney. Some have gone on to farm, raising both
livestock and promoting wild game on their properties.
At least one past graduate operates an environmental
consulting firm specializing in hazardous waste
management. The opportunities available to
graduates are as varied as the interests of the student.
Departmental
Clubs/Organizations
Student chapter of the Wildlife Society
Scholarships
The Hendren Scholarship is available for students
exhibiting academic excellence. |
Admissions inquiries
Office of Admissions 423.869.6467
Email: admissions@lmunet.edu
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