Overview
Description
Introduction to the philosophy and application of modern computer-based methods of population estimation and modeling for animal populations.
Units
Lecture3
Laboratory Studio1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- apply the basic tools for the modeling, analysis, and management of wildlife populations.
- demonstrate modeling of population data and estimation of key parameters such as abundance, survival and breeding probability.
- demonstrate familiarity with the philosophy underlying scientific management.
- recognize the importance of interpretation and decision-making in the face of the uncertainty existing in ecological systems of interest to managers.