Module #1 Introduction to Wildlife Ecology and Management Overview of the field, importance of wildlife conservation, and career opportunities
Module #2 Wildlife Ecology Fundamentals Key concepts in ecology, populations, and ecosystems
Module #3 Wildlife Habitat and Habitat Fragmentation Types of habitats, habitat loss and fragmentation, and conservation implications
Module #4 Wildlife Population Dynamics Population growth, decline, and management strategies
Module #5 Wildlife Behavior and Behavioral Ecology Understanding animal behavior, mating systems, and social organization
Module #6 Wildlife Nutrition and Foraging Ecology Nutrient requirements, foraging strategies, and food webs
Module #7 Wildlife-Wildlife Interactions Predator-prey dynamics, competition, and symbiotic relationships
Module #8 Human-Wildlife Conflicts Causes, consequences, and management strategies for human-wildlife conflicts
Module #9 Wildlife Conservation Biology Principles of conservation biology, extinction, and species conservation
Module #10 Wildlife Management Techniques Survey and monitoring methods, data analysis, and research design
Module #11 Habitat Management and Restoration Techniques for managing and restoring habitats, including prescribed burning and invasive species control
Module #12 Wildlife-Habitat Relationships Understanding the relationships between wildlife and their habitats
Module #13 Ungulate Management Ecology and management of ungulate populations, including deer, elk, and moose
Module #14 Carnivore Management Ecology and management of carnivore populations, including wolves, bears, and cougars
Module #15 Bird Conservation and Management Ecology and management of bird populations, including songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors
Module #16 Fish and Aquatic Systems Management Ecology and management of fish populations and aquatic ecosystems
Module #17 Wildlife Policy and Law International, national, and local laws and policies governing wildlife management
Module #18 Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management Socioeconomic and cultural aspects of wildlife management, including stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution
Module #19 Wildlife Disease Ecology Role of disease in wildlife populations and ecosystems
Module #20 Climate Change and Wildlife Management Impacts of climate change on wildlife populations and ecosystems, and adaptation strategies
Module #21 Wildlife Monitoring and Surveys Methods for monitoring wildlife populations and habitats, including camera traps and acoustic monitoring
Module #22 Wildlife Data Analysis and Modeling Analytical and modeling techniques for wildlife data, including population dynamics and habitat modeling
Module #23 Wildlife Management Planning Developing effective management plans, including goal setting, objective identification, and strategy development
Module #24 Wildlife Management in Practice Case studies and real-world examples of wildlife management in action
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Wildlife Ecology and Management career
