Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
Department Head: Roel Lopez
Associate Department Head: Gerard Kyle
Undergraduate Advisor: Michael Werner
The mission of the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management (RWFM) is to prepare the next generation of natural resource stewards to generate sound, innovative solutions to address the increasing demands on natural resources and the associated challenges, such as population growth and land-use changes. The RWFM curriculum integrates foundational knowledge from several disciplines—biological, physical and social sciences— along with leadership training, promotion of critical thinking skills and experiential learning opportunities rooted in evidence-based science and practical application.
This program offers students field experiences to best shape them to be natural resources leaders. The department has several partnerships in place to offer facilitated internships that allow students to gain experience in career-specific roles and build resume credentials for future employment. Hands-on field experience is offered in most RWFM courses to reinforce classroom principles, and the degree curriculum includes a two-week summer course between the sophomore and junior years.
Upon graduation, students are equipped with the necessary background and skills to qualify for career-building certifications required in natural resource professions. The undergraduate program prepares students to continue their education in graduate and other professional programs or pursue a wide range of careers in leading conservation and science-based agencies at the state and federal levels, as well as private land enterprises and non-governmental organizations. In response to the complexity and diversity of the field, the Bachelor of Science in RWFM program offers five unique specialization tracks to further tailor a student’s degree to best meet post-graduation needs. The department also offers two unique, five-year combination programs. The Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management combination program is an exceptional academic opportunity for students passionate about the integration of science and management with conservation planning and natural resources policy. This program, offered in partnership with the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute (NRI), gives students a head start on their graduate education at Texas A&M University. The Bush School of Government and Public Service combination program enables undergraduate students to continue into the Master of Public Service and Administration program, focusing on public management, public policy or nonprofit management. Students in either combination program complete both degrees upon graduation.
- Bachelor of Science in Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Aquaculture and Fisheries Management Track
- Bachelor of Science in Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Natural Resources Management and Policy Track
- Bachelor of Science in Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Outdoor Enterprise Management Track
- Bachelor of Science in Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Rangeland Management Track
- Bachelor of Science in Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Wildlife Management Track
- Bachelor of Science in Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Natural Resources Management and Policy Track and Master of Natural Resources, 5-Year Degree Program
- Bachelor of Science in Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Wildlife Management Track and Master of Natural Resources, 5-Year Degree Program
- Bachelor of Science in Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management and Master of Public Service Administration, 5-Year Degree Program
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management (RWFM)
RWFM 101 Exploring Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Exploration of knowledge, skills and abilities required for varied careers within rangeland, wildlife and fisheries management; development of a professional portfolio and résumé; exploration of career options through team approach; conduct one service project.
RWFM 103 Introduction to Outdoor Enterprise Management
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of the interface between consumptive and non-consumptive use of fish and wildlife resources and conservation; addresses the array of issues in conservation and consumptive/non-consumptive use of fish and wildlife resources.
RWFM 202 Concepts in Applied Plant Biology
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Overview of diversity in form and function present in the plant kingdom with linkage to the human condition; emphasis on the full spectrum of plant groups ranging from the lower plants to the highly advanced seed plants; selected families and genera considered in detail regarding important ecological and anthropogenic values; exploration of the structural, reproductive and ecological attributes from the cellular level to the whole organism; basic concepts of botanical classification and nomenclature.
RWFM 291 Research
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in wildlife and fisheries sciences. May be repeated 3 times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
RWFM 301 Wildland Watershed Management
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Elements of watershed management including range, forest and other natural resources and principles and practices of wildland management for protection, maintenance and improvement of water resource values. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 302 Wildland Plants of North America
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Familiarization with the distribution and economic value of important wildland plants including range, forest and other natural resources in Texas and North America and fundamentals of sight identification of these plants; plant collection required. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 305 Principles and Practices of Wildlife and Fisheries Management
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
A broad survey of the diverse fields of wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture management; exploration of professions for students interested in pursuing related careers; overview of the history and philosophical underpinnings of modern wildlife and fisheries management; emphasis on key subfields of each field that are translatable into post-graduate careers.
RWFM 306 Wildlife and the Changing Environment
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Using an ecosystem approach, analyzes changes in the North American environment; effects of these changes on wildlife populations; and reviews areas of major, current concern. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; restricted to non-majors.
RWFM 308 Fish and Wildlife Laws and Administration
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Review and analysis of state and federal laws and international treaties and conventions affecting fish and wildlife; their application and administration; organizational structure of state, federal and international agencies; their objectives, policies and practices. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ECCB 205 or BIOL 357; junior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 309/VTPB 301 Wildlife Diseases
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
This class provides an overview of diseases that affect wild mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. Emphasis is placed on diseases with population-level impacts to wildlife and those that are transmissible to humans or domestic animals and those found in Texas. For exams students should know common names of diseases, synonyms and the etiologic agent. They should be able to describe the agent and its basic history, its hosts and geographic distribution. Students need to be able to describe potential impact of specific diseases to wildlife population, if it is zoonotic and/or can be transmitted to/from domestic animals. They should be able to describe the signs of the disease, how it is transmitted, gross lesions, diagnostic criteria and prevention/control measures. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor. Cross Listing: VTPB 301/RWFM 309.
RWFM 313 Vegetation Sampling Methods and Designs in Ecosystems
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Basis for vegetation sampling in ecosystems including range, forest and other natural resources; methods for conducting sampling; selection of sampling unit appropriate for vegetation type; sampling statistics; mean comparisons; regression analysis; sampling design principles; development of sampling plan; presentation and interpretation of sampling data. Prerequisites: Any MATH course satisfying university core curriculum, junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 314 Principles of Rangeland Management Around the World
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Basic knowledge of world rangeland ecosystems, how these systems are managed in diverse cultural settings; principles of underlying ecological processes influenced by various land management practices; foster understanding of the values that people in different countries place on rangeland resources; use of these values to enhance geologically sustainable and socially acceptable rangeland management practices. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 316 Range Ecology
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Organization and distribution of rangeland ecosystems of the world, with emphasis on North America; community dynamics and functions stressed including biotic history, succession, disturbance regimes, competitive interactions, herbivory, energy flow and nutrient cycling; conservation of rangeland resources. Prerequisites: ECCB 205, ECCB 215, RWFM 302, and RWFM 314, junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 317 Vegetation Management
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Familiarization with practices that cause changes in rangeland vegetation composition for multiple uses; understanding of criteria for range improvement practices; comparison of expected responses of livestock forage production, watershed parameters and wildlife to vegetation changes following range improvements; systems concept for planning, analysis and implementation of range improvement practices. Prerequisites: RWFM 314, junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 321 Communicating Natural Resources
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
. Principles of effectively communicating natural resource science to a diverse stakeholder group; development of critical skills for obtaining and retaining employment in the Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management fields; experience in audience identification, mixed-media presentations and interpersonal communications skills unique to the culture of diverse natural resources stakeholders. Prerequisite: RWFM major.
RWFM 322 Community Development and Sustainability
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Analysis of the elements comprising a community, community assessment techniques and community development processes engaged by stakeholders and residents to improve living conditions; definitions and principles associated with community development. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
RWFM 323 Parks and Protected Area Management
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Focus on key aspects of parks and protected area management; significance of parks and protected areas in society; visitor use; systems and techniques for management; agencies and organizations involved, and factors that influence parks and protected area management. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
RWFM 325 Watershed Analysis and Planning
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Provide an integrated framework for watershed planning that addresses the related biophysical, social and economic issues; comprehensive in scope and approach giving students the tools and techniques for developing sound watershed management policy and practice; water issues, problems and regulations for Texas. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
RWFM 330 Conservation Principles and the Role of Hunting
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Integration of past conservation actions and icons with modern day polices; exploration of conservation funding mechanisms; instruction in hands-on learning related to firearm safety, components; hunter education certification; field exercises on departmental facilities and field trip to state conservation agency. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
RWFM 333 Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Field Techniques
Credits 3.
3 Other Hours.
Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Field Techniques. Techniques of natural resource principles in rangeland, wildlife and fisheries management within a field practicum setting; analyze and assess management scenarios through critical thinking exercises, field measurements, conservation planning, and integration of social, legal and regulatory, and economic factors and constraints.
RWFM 334 Expand Your Range
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
This course has been designed to expose students to land management within the private/public land interface. Developing skills to understand, and therefore manage, the interface between stakeholders will be the primary focus of this course. Students will become familiar with the issues and practices regarding natural resource management within the public/private land interface related to ranching and livestock production, wildlife-based enterprises, endangered species management and other areas of natural resources. Students will gather information regarding land management and complete a written plan to summarize their experiences and make recommendations resolving issues identified between parties. Students will develop the ability to complete inventory/information gathering, develop critical thinking/analysis skills and develop management recommendations communication skills through a written plan. Background information will be provided online and via a 10-day field trip to collect supporting resource information. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
RWFM 336 Research Methods in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Fundamentals of conducting research in the human dimensions of natural resources (HDNR); explanation of the scientific method; emphasis on identifying problems, sampling, data collection, questionnaire design, data analysis and interpretation, ethics, reporting and applications. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; or approval of instructor.
RWFM 344 Principles of Nature-Based Enterprises
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
0 Lab Hours.
0 Other Hours.
Study of market opportunities for nature-based enterprises; principles for developing nature-based enterprises; examination of diverse forms of nature-based enterprises. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 345 Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management and Policy
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Social science principles that can help identify and address problems in natural resource and environmental management with two goals; exploration of concepts that help explain why people affect the environment as they do; introduction to methods for influencing and understanding human behavior that can be used to promote community and environmental sustainability. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
RWFM 346 Park Ecology and Management
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
4 Lab Hours.
Classroom and hands-on exposure to outdoor recreation resources management in a major national park facing complex challenges; interactive problem-solving to understand natural resources, management strategies and issues related to a park’s broader region; includes one intensive week in Smoky Mountains National Park. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; or approval of instructor.
RWFM 349 Rangeland and Wildlife Animal Nutrition
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Connection of the life history of wild and domestic animals with the quality of their habitat by examining the transfer of energy and nutrients from foods to body tissues and activities for survival, growth and reproduction; exploration of the use of nutrition for management and conservation of rangelands and wildlands. Prerequisite: BIOL 357, or ECCB 205 and BIOL 112, or ECCB 205 and ANSC 107; ANSC 108; junior or senior classification.
RWFM 350 Wildlife and Fisheries Population Dynamics
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Development of a background in population dynamics of wildlife and fisheries species, and basic estimation of those parameters; theoretical components, how populations are measured, underlying heuristic theories of population dynamics, and methods for assessing wildlife and fisheries population dynamics and estimating population sizes. Prerequisites: STAT 302 or MATH 140, or approval of instructor.
RWFM 351 Geographic Information Systems for Resource Management
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) approach to solving spatial problems and managing natural resources, including the acquisition, management, manipulation, analysis, and mapping of spatial and non-spatial databases; identification of natural and relevant features from various data sources; integration of relevant technologies and data; extensive use of GIS software to solve real-world problems. Only one of the following will satisfy the requirements for a degree: AGSM-461, ECCB-351, RWFM-351, ECCB 651, BAEN 651, or RENR 651. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: AGSM 461 and ECCB 351.
RWFM 370 Aquatic Vegetation Identification and Management
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Identification and management of common and problematic aquatic vegetation species; aquatic plant ecology and management of aquatic vegetation as aquatic animal habitat; management methods include physical, chemical and biological methods as well as propagation and introduction and restoration. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
RWFM 371 Fisheries and Small Impoundment Management
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Practices and principles with a focus on the variations in regional management techniques in North America, from north to south; history of fisheries and pond management, the pond environment, stocking strategies for recreational small impoundments, fisheries management in small bodies of water, water quality management, problem troubleshooting in small impoundments and management opportunities. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
RWFM 375 Conservation of Natural Resources
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Principles and philosophies associated with the development, management and use of natural resources; ecological and social implications inherent in management alternatives involving the natural environment and use of renewable natural resources.
RWFM 400/ECCB 452 Study Abroad in Natural Resources
Credits 2 to 12.
2 to 12 Lecture Hours.
Focus on an individual student effort assessing the ecological and human dimensions of biodiversity conservation and nature tourism; exposure to the ecological aspects of managing natural resources, especially wildlife populations and their habitat, as well as the economic, social, and cultural factors affecting biodiversity conservation and nature tourism in a developing country. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: ECCB 452/RWFM 400.
RWFM 401 Grazing Management Principles and Planning
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
This course introduces the principles and practices of grazing management with a focus on developing adaptive, ecologically sound and economically viable grazing systems. Students will explore how timing, intensity, frequency and duration of grazing affect plant, soil and animal responses across different forage types and production contexts. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
RWFM 402 Wildlife Tracks and Signs
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Designed for ecologists, naturalists, and other parties who wish to have a deeper understanding of the behavior of terrestrial animals in terms of the habitats they frequent, what and where they feed, den and bedding locations, and other activities; designed for wildlife professionals who work in the field conducting animal surveys, observations, and capturing/handling wildlife or who are otherwise involved in teaching field skills. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; or approval of instructor.
RWFM 404 Aquatic Ecosystems
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Inland and coastal zone aquatic ecosystems, lower foodweb structure, functioning and influence on living resources; lakes, rivers, estuaries, open bay systems, factors impacting ecosystem health and fisheries; harmful algal blooms, reduced water inflows, eutrophication and hypoxia formation as they affect foodwebs, recruitment of commercially and recreationally important fisheries. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 405 Urban Wildlife and Fisheries
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Urban wildlife and fisheries trains students to establish and maintain diverse, self-sustaining urban wildlife and fish populations at levels in harmony with ecological, social, and economic values of the human community and to develop optimal levels of public appreciation and use of urban wildlife and fish resources and associated habitats. Prerequisites: ECCB 205; junior or senior classification.
RWFM 406 Wildlife Habitat Management
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Designed to acquaint the student with major land use practices on lands that produce wildlife, how these influence wildlife production and alterations or manipulations of habitat used to achieve specific wildlife management goals. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
RWFM 408 Techniques of Wildlife Management
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Techniques available to directly and indirectly manipulate wild animal populations to achieve balance between socioeconomic and aesthetic values. Prerequisites: Senior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 409 NATURE in the Classroom
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Integration of natural resources through conservation ecology programs, utilization of research techniques adaptable for classroom use; field trips to community facilities, gaming strategies and computer simulations. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 410 Principles of Fisheries Techniques and Management
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Basic knowledge from ichthyology, biology of fishes and limnology related to applied aspects of freshwater and marine fishery science; management techniques applicable to streams, ponds, reservoirs, estuaries and the oceans. Prerequisites: BIOL 357, or grade of C or better in ECCB 311, ECCB 403, or RWFM 404, or approval of instructor.
RWFM 411 Ecosystem Management
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Concepts and practices relevant to the development of landscape/regional level ecosystem management plans including range, forest and other natural resources; an ecosystem management plan will be developed utilizing a strategic management/coordinated resources approach to establish resource goals, ecosystem resource analysis and impact evaluation and implementation compatible with societal and individual concerns. Prerequisites: ECCB 205, senior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 415 Range Analysis and Management Planning
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Basic concepts and theories of range management systems. Resource inventory, analysis and management planning. Prerequisites: AGEC 105 or ECON 202, RWFM 314, RWFM 317; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 419 Wildlife Restoration
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Study of the fundamentals of the restoration of animal populations and the resources they require; factors that control the distribution and abundances of animals in relation to restoration; and how restoration plans for wildlife are developed. Prerequisite: ECCB 205 or equivalent; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor; RWFM 406 and RWFM 407 and ECCB 320 preferred.
RWFM 420 Ecology and Society
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study and compare human and natural ecosystems using diversity, interrelations, cycles, and energy as the conceptional organization; central themes are sustainability, stewardship and science. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
RWFM 422 Large Mammal Management
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Management of various herbivorous large mammals, both game and non-game; development of knowledge on how to implement habitat and population management techniques to achieve management goals; history of modern wildlife management as it relates to the restoration and harvest of various species as game that once were imperiled; utilization of natural history information in the selection of the most the beneficial management techniques, and a survey of the techniques currently used in large mammal population management. Prerequisites: RWFM majors; junior or senior classification.
RWFM 429 Private Land Stewardship
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Importance of private lands and how collaboration between landowners and natural resource professionals is essential for their conservation; introduction to general concepts and principles of private land stewardship (PLS); acquaintance with the origins of land stewardship and private lands, trends and status of private lands at the national and regional levels, and common approaches and tools for PLS, legal, regulatory and economic challenges and opportunities; introduction on how to foster land stewardship from multiple perspectives (agency, professional manager and landowner), the spiritual responsibility of stewardship and the development of a land ethic. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 431 Avian Conservation and Management
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
This course explores the ecological, biological and human dimensions of bird conservation and management in North America. Students will examine the diversity of avian species, their habitats and the threats they face from habitat loss, climate change, invasive species and human activity. Emphasis is placed on conservation strategies, population monitoring techniques, habitat restoration and policy frameworks at local, national and global levels. Through lectures, fieldwork and case studies, students will gain practical skills in avian identification, data collection and management planning, preparing them for careers in wildlife conservation, environmental consulting or further academic study. Prerequisites: RWFM majors; grade of C or better in ECCB 302 or approval of instructor.
RWFM 436 Natural Resources Policy
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Natural resources and forest policy development in the United States and review of current issues in forest and related natural resource policy. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 440 Wetland Delineation
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Application of the 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual in use by the Army Corps of Engineers (CORPS); field indicators of hydrophytic vegetation; hydric soils, wetland hydrology, methods for making jurisdictional determinations in non-disturbed and disturbed areas, recognition of problem wetlands and technical guidelines for wetlands. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
RWFM 443 Aquaculture Production and Hatchery Management
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Scientific perspectives concerning major principles associated with fish production under controlled conditions; production techniques associated with prominent species produced via aquaculture throughout the world with emphasis on those cultured in the United States. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
RWFM 445 Fish Health and Diseases
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Health disorders and diseases of finfish and shellfish including water quality issues and management, environmental endocrine disruptors, biosecurity and practical techniques used to isolate, identify and manage or mitigate diseases. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
RWFM 447 Aquatic Animal Nutrition, Diet Formulation and Feeding
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Review of scientific perspectives on major aspects of nutrition, diet formulation and feeding of aquatic species in aquaculture; major disease-causing organisms encountered in aquaculture and means of disease prevention and control. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
RWFM 465 Managing Outdoor Enterprises
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Integration and synthesis of the skills learned throughout the outdoor enterprise management curriculum as well as presentations from industry representatives and content experts; application of various material from previous courses to managing a diverse array of outdoor enterprises. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in RWFM 103; and junior or senior classification.
RWFM 470 Environmental Impact Assessment
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Evolution of natural resources regulatory policies and how this influences current procedures for environmental/natural resources assessment and management; demonstration of the environmental impact assessment procedures and policy issues associated with environmental impacts. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
RWFM 480 Plant Identification and Undergraduate Range Management Exam
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Knowledge of plants morphology, identification and distribution for the profession of range management; knowledge of range management across the world; weekly tests to train on plant and range management knowledge. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
RWFM 481 Senior Seminar
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Completion of professional e-portfolio, résumé and job application; exploration of job search, application, and interview; discipline competency exams; program evaluation. Prerequisites: Senior classification in ESSM or RWFM degree programs.
RWFM 484 Internship
Credits 0 to 9.
0 to 9 Other Hours.
Practical experience working in a professional wildlife or fisheries facility. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
RWFM 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 3.
1 to 3 Other Hours.
Individual study and research on selected problem approved by instructor and academic advisor. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of department head.
RWFM 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of wildlife and fisheries sciences. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
RWFM 491 Research
Credits 0 to 6.
0 to 6 Other Hours.
Laboratory and/or field research supervised by a faculty member in wildlife and fisheries sciences. Registration in multiple sections of this course are possible within a given semester provided the per semester credit hour limit is not exceeded. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.
Wildlife & Fisheries Sci (WFSC)
Cain, James William, Associate Professor
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PHD, University of Arizona, 2006
Evans, Steven Gary, Senior Lecturer
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
MS, Colorado State University, 2018
Franks, Todd, Instructional Assistant Professor
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PHD, Colorado State University, 2023
Gatlin, Delbert Monroe, Senior Professor
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PHD, Mississippi State University, 1983
Hegde, Shraddha Gurupad, Assistant Professor
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PHD, Mississippi State University, 2022
Kyle, Gerard T, Professor
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PHD, Pennsylvania State University, 2001
Long, Ashley M, Associate Professor
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2014
Lopez, Roel R, Professor
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2001
Lucero, Jacob Elias, Assistant Professor
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PHD, University of Montana, 2017
Matarrita Cascante, David, Associate Professor
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PHD, Pennsylvania State University, 2008
Mohammed, Haitham Hussien, Assistant Professor
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
DVM, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt, 2003
PHD, Auburn University, 2015
Muhl, Rika M, Senior Lecturer
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2018
Perotto, Humberto L, Associate Professor
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2005
Schuett, Michael A, Visiting Instructional Professor
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1991
Shehane, Melissa R, Instructional Associate Professor
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2014
Silvy, Beth, Instructional Assistant Professor
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2019
Werdel, Ty, Assistant Professor
Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
PHD, Kansas State University, 2022