WFS 460Wildlife Behavior

3 credits · Wildlife and Fisheries Science · Penn State

Scholarly discussion and critique of history, concepts, and application of wildlife behavioral concepts to conservation issues. The course will give an in-depth coverage of concepts related to an understanding of wildlife behavior. Particular focus will be given to a discussion, critique, and development of these concepts and their application to contemporary issues in conservation and natural resource management of wildlife because there is a general lack of understanding of behavior by conservationists and natural resource managers.