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Jun 25, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog (DRAFT)
Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, BS
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The fisheries and wildlife science degree program at PennWest provides a broad-based curriculum that introduces a student to the various techniques and philosophies of fisheries and wildlife conservation and management. Almost all courses include a laboratory portion where a student will study the practical application of scientific theories and learn how to apply the scientific method with inquiry-based investigations.
The undergraduate curriculum includes those courses identified by The Wildlife Society and The American Fisheries Society as essential to becoming certified by either society upon graduation. This undergraduate program also incorporates many applied education experiences, so students can network with future employers and develop professional contacts. Many of our graduates continue their studies in graduate school, while others enter the workforce.
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Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply socio-cultural, economic, and ecological knowledge to develop, implement, and assess fisheries and wildlife conservation and management strategies.
- Apply the scientific method as a process of inquiry and use the method in the process of decision-making.
- Apply quantitative tools to address fisheries and wildlife conservation and management strategies.
- Demonstrates proficiency with field, laboratory, and computer-based techniques for studying and managing fisheries and wildlife resources.
- Demonstrate proficiency with written and oral communication.
Curriculum Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 42 credits in advanced coursework per the PennWest graduation requirements policy. General Education
At least two disciplines must be represented within each of the following areas: Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Tech. For example: Students cannot have all courses with a prefix of BIOL in Natural Sciences and Tech. You must take courses from at least two different discipline areas (ie. BIOL and CHEM). |
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