CON-102 Introduction to Fish and Wildlife

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to vertebrate biology and ecology with emphasis on the identification and natural history of species. Students practice identification skills and information management. This course emphasizes vertebrates including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals found in New York.

Credits

3

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Environmental Conservation and Horticulture

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Fall
• Spring

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify North American fish and mammal species with an emphasis on those in NY State.
2. Summarize information from the natural history of fish and mammal species of New York State.
3. Practice connecting natural history information to species management decisions.
4. Develop a learning process for species identification.

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CON 102: Introduction to Fish and Wildlife

Department

Environmental Conservation and Horticulture

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to vertebrate biology and ecology with emphasis on the identification and natural history of species. Students practice identification skills and information management. This course emphasizes vertebrates including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals found in New York.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall, Spring

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify North American fish and mammal species with an emphasis on those in NY State.
2. Summarize information from the natural history of fish and mammal species of New York State.
3. Practice connecting natural history information to species management decisions.
4. Develop a learning process for species identification.

Topic Outline

1. What is a fish?
   1. External anatomy of fish
   2. Family and species characteristics
   3. Reproduction strategy of fishes
   4. Natural history of fish families
2. What is an amphibian?
   1. Classification of amphibians
   2. Amphibian family and species characteristics
   3. Identification, natural history, and management issues for select amphibian species
3. What is a reptile?
   1. Classification of reptiles
   2. Reptile family and species characteristics
   3. Identification, natural history, and management issues for select retile species 
4. What is a bird?
   1. Classification of birds
   2. Bird family and species characteristics
   3. Identification, natural history, and management issues for select bird species
5. What is a mammal?
   1. Classification of mammals
   2. Mammal family and species characteristics
   3. Identification, natural history, and management issues for select mammal species