EVSP330 - Fish and Wildlife Policies, Programs, and Issues

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to

• LO-1 Describe the history and philosophy of fisheries and wildlife use in the United States prior to the early 20th century.
• LO-2 Demonstrate knowledge of the legal authorities of Federal fisheries and wildlife management in the United States.
• LO-3 Compare public and private interests in fisheries and wildlife management.
• LO-4 Analyze the key components of various management approaches for fisheries and wildlife conservation.
• LO-5 Discuss incentives used for wildlife and fisheries conservation and habitat management.
• LO-6 Summarize the protection of species and wildlife habitat via Environmental Impact Assessments and the Endangered Species Act.

Required Readings

See the Lessons section of the classroom for additional readings and weekly lecture notes

Additional Resources: Please go to the program guides in the APUS Library for additional resources:

Environmental Science: http://apus.libguides.com/environmental_science

Software Requirements

• Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) - American Public University System provides Microsoft Office 365 to AMU/APU students and faculty at no cost
• Adobe Acrobat Reader