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- 2. “To foster a high quality natural environment by contributing to the management, protection, and sustainable use of fisheries and wildlife resources through teaching, research, and outreach. Our goals are to respond to societal needs for information and education pertaining to the conservation of our natural resources and to ensure excellent teaching, research, and outreach programs.” OUR MISSION
- 3. The FCWB major provides students with a broad science background emphasizing the biological and environmental science and other coursework needed for careers in fisheries, wildlife, conservation biology, and other resource and environmental careers. Students in Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology gain basic knowledge in the biological, physical and social sciences before learning to apply that knowledge to the management and conservation of fish and wildlife resources. WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA? • An interdisciplinary program gives students a well-rounded education • Small community feel on the St. Paul Campus with all the benefits of a Big Ten university • Field courses provide hands-on experience • Small class sizes allow access to top faculty known for their leadership in science and education • Located on the Twin Cities with the close connections to local, state, and federal agencies and natural resource industry • Opportunities to work, study, or volunteer abroad in programs related to the major about FWCB
- 4. The Wildlife specialization prepares students for careers in wildlife science, management, and administration; zoo biology; terrestrial ecology; environmental assessment; and education. With proper selection of electives, students can meet the education criteria for the Certified Wildlife Biologist designation established by The Wildlife Society, the major professional organization for wildlife scientists and managers in North America. COURSES INCLUDE: AFEE 2421 Professional Comm. for Agriculture, Food and the Environment ESPM 3202W Envt. Conflict Mgmt, Leadership, and Planning BIOL 2022 Botany EEB 4129 or EEB 4839 Mammalogy EEB 4134 or EEB 4844 Ornithology EEB 4609W Ecosystem Ecology FW 4103 Principles of Wildlife Management WILDLIFE
- 5. COURSES INCLUDE: FNRM 3101 Park and Protected Area Tourism ESPM 3271 Environmental Policy, Law & Human Behavior EEB 4129 or EEB 4839 Mammalogy PMB 4321 Minnesota Flora FNRM 3104 Forest Ecology FW 4102 Principles of Conservation Biology ESPM 3101 Conservation of Plant Biodiversity ESPM 5071 Ecological Restoration CONSERVATION BIOLOGY The Conservation Biology specialization prepares students for careers dealing with a broad range of conservation issues in aquatic or terrestrial habitats. Positions typically focus on protection of endangered species and management for biodiversity. Careers as environmental educators or naturalists are also options.
- 6. fisheries The Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences specialization prepares students who wish to pursue careers in fisheries and aquatic resource science, management, and administration; fish hatchery management; aquaculture, aquatic education, and aquatic environmental assessment. The curriculum meets the education criteria for the Certified Fisheries Professional designation established by the American Fisheries Society, the major professional organization for fisheries scientists and managers in North America. COURSES INCLUDE: FW 3925 Human Dimensions of Fisheries and Wildlife Management FW 4401 Fish Physiology and Behavior PHYS 1101W Intro College Physics I CHEM 1062 Chemical Principles II ESPM 3011W Ethics in Natural Resources
- 7. researchPOTENTIAL RESEARCH AREAS INCLUDE: Habitats and Ecosystems Community Engagement Invasive Species Birds Mammals Fish Reptiles and Amphibians Invertebrates At the Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology department, research is essential; both in the field and in the office, locally and internationally. We seek answers to better manage and understand the world's fisheries, wildlife, and biology to conserve the world's ecosystems for the betterment and maintenance of our world. Be a part of the answers at the FWCB.