Wetland Wildlife Ecology - WIS4443 -

This course covers the ecological principles underlying the conservation and management of wildlife in wetland environments. It emphasizes the ecology of vertebrates that live in and around wetland habitats. The course includes a survey of the structure, function, and identification of major wetland types globally, with an emphasis on wetlands in North America and Florida. Laws regulating wetlands, wetland creation and restoration, and human impacts to wetlands are also covered. By the end of the course, students should be able to: (1) Identify major wetland types globally, and specific wetland types in Florida; (2) discuss the ecology of birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles that inhabit wetlands; (3) explain the principles underlying conservation and management of wildlife in wetlands; and (4) list major values of wetlands to wildlife and people.

Spring 2006 Syllabus (51KB pdf)