- Description
- Students examine the functions and processes of wildlife management and identify issues that may affect the development of a wildlife management plan.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to government and community agencies responsible for the sustainable management of spaces and species. Note: This course is a prerequisite for WLD3060: Wildlife Management Applications. It is recommended that students focus their attention on a common theme (i.e., a space or species of particular relevance) throughout WLD3050 and WLD3060.
Outcomes The student will:
1 describe the purpose and elements of wildlife management
1.1 describe wildlife management as a process that ensures the long-term viability of spaces, species and ecosystems
1.2 explain the elements of wildlife management, including:
1.2.1 preservation and re-establishment of threatened and endangered spaces and species
1.2.2 conservation of all other spaces and species
1.2.3 monitoring of all other spaces and species
1.3 analyze the relationships between wildlife research and wildlife management
2 identify and explain the major components of a wildlife management plan
2.1 explain how wildlife management programs and policies are developed through political, social, economic and scientific decisions
2.2 identify and describe the basic steps involved in developing a wildlife management plan; e.g., state goals and objectives, collect data and conduct research, gather government and nongovernment input, consider alternatives, consequences and potential conflicts, select a course of action, implement the action plan, monitor and evaluate outcomes, make recommendations and revisions
3 describe alternatives and consequences associated with current issues involving wildlife management
3.1 analyze a variety of issues and problems affecting the management of wildlife spaces and species, including but not limited to:
3.1.1 preservation versus conservation
3.1.2 problems with an “ecosystem management” approach
3.1.3 political boundaries and the species and people involved
3.1.4 legislation versus no legislation
3.1.5 public perception of wildlife management
3.1.6 the value of wildlife
3.1.7 environmental impact assessment plans and legislation
3.2 explain how philosophies and goals of different wildlife management practices are sometimes incompatible with each other, and how conflicts and trade-offs may occur
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
5.2 identify steps to achieve goals
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.