Apr 19, 2024  
2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • WMGT 343 - Ecology and Management of Large Game (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Ecology and management of large wildlife species in North America. Examines historic and contemporary management philosophies and concepts with emphasis on game species, review of scientific literature, and conflict management issues.

     

    Prerequisites: NRCM 299 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • WMGT 450 - Special Problems in Wildlife Management (Lab. 3-9, Cr. 1-3)


    Directed study of selected problems in wildlife management or closely related disciplines.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and permission of department head.

    Lab. 3-9 Cr. 1-3

  
  • WMGT 451 - Rangeland Ecology and Habitat Management (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Rangeland communities and the effects of livestock and wildlife on vegetation. Plant succession and climax in relation to grazing and ecological condition. Principles and practices of range and wildlife habitat management, including range improvement through mechanical, chemical, and prescribed burning methods.

     

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 451 and WMGT 551.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing and WMGT 299, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • WMGT 452 - Wildlife Habitat Mapping (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)


    Identification of wildlife plant habitats and mapping their distribution utilizing GPS and GIS technology to manage habitats for wildlife and human needs.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101, BIOL 107, FORY 211, WMGT 343, GEOG 231, and GEOG 361.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • WMGT 453 - Wildlife Techniques (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Techniques used in wildlife management and research with emphasis on census methods, age and sex criteria, wildlife telemetry and analysis, and statistics. Capstone experience.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 553.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing, STAT 332,  or permission of the instructor.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

    Writing Enriched Course WE

    Capstone Course CAP
  
  • WMGT 454 - Aquaculture (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)


    Aquaculture with emphasis on spawning and rearing of freshwater fish in the Southern United States.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 454 and WMGT 554.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing in Wildlife Management or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • WMGT 455 - Wildlife Population Dynamics (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)


    Examination of ecological factors influencing the natural fluctuation and regulation of animal population numbers. Analyzes models of single and multi-speciies population dynamics, with emphasis on the relationship between ecological processes operating at the individual level and subsequent dynamics at the population level. Significant emphasis on principles as applied to conservation and management.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 455 and WMGT 555.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 2 Cr. 4

  
  • WMGT 456 - Animal Behavior (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)


    Behavior of domestic and nondomestic animals with emphasis on the description, function, causation, and evolution of behavior.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ANSC 456.

    Prerequisite: Senior in agriculture or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • WMGT 457 - Ecology and Habitat Management of Wetlands (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Assessing, delineating, and mapping wetland habitats by utilizing GIS technology and wetland plant indicator species, wetland hydrology, and wetland soils.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 457 and WMGT 557.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing, AGRO 301, FORY 211, or permission of the instructor.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • WMGT 551 - Rangeland Ecology and Habitat Management (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Study of rangeland communities and the effects of livestock and wildlife on vegetation and plant succession and climax in rlation to grazing and ecological condition. Priciples and practices of range and wildlife habitat management, including range improvement through mechanical, chemical and prescribed burning methods. A research project and presentation are also required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 551 and WMGT 451.

    Prerequisites: NRCM 299 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • WMGT 553 - Wildlife Techniques (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Overview of techniques used in wildlife management and research with emphasis on census methods, age and sex criteria, wildlife telemetry and analysis, and statistics. Report and presentation are required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 553 and WMGT 453.

    Prerequisites: STAT 332 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • WMGT 554 - Aquaculture (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)


    Principles of aquaculture with emphasis on the types of aquaculture systems adaptable to Louisiana soil, water and climatic conditions. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 554 and WMGT 454.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 102 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • WMGT 555 - Wildlife Population Dynamics (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)


    Analysis of ecological factors influencing the natural fluctuation and regulation of animal population numbers. Examines models of single and multi-species population dynamics, with emphasis on understanding the relationship between ecological processes operating at the individual level and subsequent dynamics at the population level. Significant emphasis is placed on priniciples as applied to conservation and management. Computer and field-based exercises will be used to reinforce concepts presented in lecture. Graduate students will be expected to do an extra lab report based on data obtained from the appropriate literature.  Additonal report required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 555 and WMGT 455.

    Prerequisite: Permission of the department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 2 Cr. 4

  
  • WMGT 557 - Ecology and Habitat Management of Wetlands (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Assessing, delineating, and mapping wetland habitats by utilizing GIS technology and wetland plant indicator species, wetland hydrology, and wetland soils. Research paper will be required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 557 and WMGT 457.

    Prerequisites: AGRO 301, NRCM 211, NRCM 299, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • WMST 201 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CENL 2413, Introduction to Women’s Literature

    Introduction to women’s and gender studies-interdisciplinary study of women’s lives and of variance in sex roles among cultural groups in different historical periods.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 102.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • WMST 301 - Survey of Feminist Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Interdisciplinary study of Western feminist theories from the Enlightenment to the present.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102 or WMST 201

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • WMST 311 - Women and Religion (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Historical and cultural overview of women and religion focusing primarily on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMST 311 and HIST 311.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • WMST 320 - American Women’s History (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Survey of the history of American women from colonial times to the present.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for HIST 320 and WMST 320.

    Prerequisite: HIST 201 or HIST 202.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • WMST 401 - Special Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Focuses upon a variety of issues central to contemporary gender inquiry.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 sem. hours.

    Prerequisite: WMST 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • WMST 406 - Women in Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Women writers and/or images of women in literature.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for ENGL 406, ENGL 466, and ENGL 507.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or its equivalent.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

 

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