Course Details
Course Code: EVSP330 Course ID: 2943 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course focuses on national fish and wildlife policy, programs, and contemporary issues. Topics addressed in the course include historical and contemporary fish and wildlife policy; major fish and wildlife federal, state, and local programs; economic incentives and disincentives associated with fish and wildlife; and non-U.S. approaches to fish and wildlife issues.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/20 - 04/02/21 | 04/05/21 - 05/30/21 | Spring 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 11/30/20 - 04/30/21 | 05/03/21 - 06/27/21 | Spring 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/28/20 - 06/04/21 | 06/07/21 - 08/01/21 | Spring 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 01/25/21 - 07/02/21 | 07/05/21 - 08/29/21 | Summer 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 02/22/21 - 07/30/21 | 08/02/21 - 09/26/21 | Summer 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
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.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forums | 24.00 % |
| Forum 1 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 2 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 3 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 4 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 5 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 6 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 7 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 8 | 3.00 % |
| Homework | 60.00 % |
| Homework 1 (Wk 2) | 10.00 % |
| Homework 2 (Wk 3) | 10.00 % |
| Homework 3 (Wk 4) | 10.00 % |
| Homework 4 (Wk 5) | 10.00 % |
| Homework 5 (Wk 6) | 10.00 % |
| Homework 6 (Wk 8) | 10.00 % |
| Final Project | 16.00 % |
| PowerPoint Project - Due Week 7 | 16.00 % |
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
| Book Title: | Fishing Grounds: Defining a New Era for American Fisheries Management - eBook available via the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9781559638043 |
| Author: | John Heinz Ctr |
| Unit Cost: | $28.88 |
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve.* |
| ISBN: | ERESERVE NOTE |