0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: WFS 2130 and 4720 or consent of instructor. Advanced ecological principles as illustrated by ducks, geese, and swans, including habitat selection, morphological and behavioral adaptations, intraspecific and interspecific interactions, and reproductive ecology. Field techniques for identifying species and management approaches are emphasized in the laboratory. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.