Apr 20, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


The courses listed below are all active courses in the course inventory. Students should refer to the Class Schedule or the appropriate academic department to inquire about course offerings.

 
  
  • WMGT 301 - Ecology and Management of Upland Wetland Wildlife (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Description
    Ecology and management of upland and wetland species with emphasis on common game species in North America. Examines historic and contemporary population management concepts, review of scientific literature, and identification techniques for species.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ANSC 101, NRCM 101, and NRCM 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    Description
    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 / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


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

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

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Junior 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)


    Description
    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 / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

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


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

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): AGRI 101, BIOL 101, NRCM 211, and WMGT 343.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

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


    Description
    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 453 and WMGT 553.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ([MATH 231 or STAT 231] and Senior standing) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

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


    Description
    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.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

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


    Description
    Examination of ecological factors influencing the natural fluctuation and regulation of animal population numbers. Analyzes models of single and multi-species 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 / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 2 Cr. 4

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


    Description
    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 / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (AGRO 301, NRCM 211, and Senior standing) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • WMGT 458 - Ornithology (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Description
    A study of the biology of birds, their anatomy, evolutionary history, diversity, ecology, behavior, and zoogeography. Laboratory exercises will emphasize the identification and natural history of Louisiana birds.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 458 and WMGT 558.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 216, NRCM 101, and NRCM 201.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

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


    Description
    Study of rangeland communities and the effects of livestock and wildlife on vegetation and 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. A research project and presentation are also required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 551 and WMGT 451.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

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


    Description
    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 / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): STAT 332 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

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


    Description
    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.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

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


    Description
    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 principles 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.  Additional report required. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 555 and WMGT 455.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 2 Cr. 4

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


    Description
    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 / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (AGRO 301 and NRCM 211) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • WMGT 558 - Ornithology (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Description
    A study of the biology of birds, their anatomy, evolutionary history, diversity, ecology, behavior, and zoogeography. Will emphasize the identification and natural history of Louisiana birds.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMGT 558 and WMGT 458.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 216, NRCM 101, and NRCM 201.

    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

    Description
    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.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

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


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

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 or WMST 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    Description
    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)


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

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMST 320 and HIST 320.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): HIST 201 or HIST 202.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    Description
    Women writers and/or images of women in literature.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for WMST 406 and ENGL 406, ENGL 466, ENGL 507, ENGL 566, or WMST 466.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

 

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