Administrative Master Syllabus
Administrative Master Syllabus
Revised February 2016 Page 1 of 5
Purpose: It is the intention of this Administrative Master Syllabus to provide a general description of the course, outline the
required elements of the course and to lay the foundation for course assessment for the improvement of student learning, as
specified by the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, regardless of who teaches the course, the timeframe by which it
is instructed, or the instructional method by which the course is delivered. It is not intended to restrict the manner by which
an individual faculty member teaches the course but to be an administrative tool to aid in the improvement of instruction.
Course Title:
Course Prefix & Number:
Division & Department:
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
Academic WCJC Core Course
WECM Course
This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course.
Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours: Lab/Other Hours _____:_____:_____
Equated Pay Hours:_____
Catalog Course Description:
Pre-Requisites:
Co-Requisites:
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
List Lab/
Other Hours
Lab Hours
Clinical Hours
Practicum Hours
Other (List)
Wildlife Conservation and Management
AGRI 2330
Life & Physical Science: Agriculture
3
3
3
Principles and practices used in the production and improvement of wildlife
resources. Aesthetic, ecological, and recreational uses of public and
private lands.
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TSI Reading and Writing requirement met
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Kevin Dees
Digitally signed by Kevin Dees
DN: cn=Kevin Dees, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Division Chair, email=kevind@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2017.03.10 09:11:41 -06'00'
3/9/17
Sean Amestoy
Digitally signed by Sean Amestoy
Date: 2017.03.10 11:52:06 -06'00'
3/10/17
Kevin Dees
Digitally signed by Kevin Dees
DN: cn=Kevin Dees, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Division Chair, email=kevind@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2017.03.10 13:21:14 -06'00'
3/10/17
Leigh Ann collins
Digitally signed by Leigh Ann collins
DN: cn=Leigh Ann collins, o=WCJC, ou=VPI,
email=lacollins@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2017.05.03 11:37:40 -05'00'
5-3-17
Emmons, Tracy
Digitally signed by Emmons, Tracy
DN: cn=Emmons, Tracy, email=EmmonsT@wcjc.cc.tx.us,
o=Wharton County Junior College
Date: 2018.03.09 13:24:13 -06'00'
03/23/17
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Administrative Master Syllabus
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I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include
information regarding lab, practicum, clinical, or other non-lecture instruction).
Lecture topics:
1. Introduction, history of wildlife management
2. Basic ecological principles
3. Population ecology
4. Animal behavior and wildlife management
5. Wildlife food and cover
6. Water and wildlife
7. Wildlife disease
8. Wildlife and farmlands
9. Wildlife and forests
10. Wildlife and rangelands
11. Wetland habitat
12. Consumptive and non-consumptive uses of wildlife
13. Exotic species
14. Endangered species
15. Wildlife economics and politics
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II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment:
1. Obtain an introduction to history and
heritage of wildlife conservation and
management
2. Explain basic ecological principles of
population dynamics, habitat, succession,
and ecosystems.
3. Describe how these ecological principles
can be applied to manage wildlife
populations and habitats.
4. Contrast wildlife management strategies
for different purposes (i.e. recreation,
conservation, and preservation).
5. Use critical thinking and scientific
problem solving to make informed
decisions about wildlife and natural
resources management strategies.
6. Discuss the impact of current trends and
societal issues on wildlife and increased
demands on natural resources.
1. Lecture and exams.
2. Lecture, exams, and term paper which
outlines a Texas wildlife species and how
its habitat and man’s actions support its
populations
3. Writing assignments and literature
reviews of primary, peer reviewed relevant
research. To complete these writing
assignments students should locate and
critically review primary literature via online
databases and should be made aware of
the differences between primary literature
and “popular literature”
4. Course assessment shall involve a
critical review of these assignments by
faculty instructing the course to assure that
the curriculum supports these course
learning outcomes.
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III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
IV. Suggested course maximum: ________________________
V. List any
specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach
the course.
VI. Course
Requirements/Grading SystemDescribe any
course specific requirements such as
research papers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
VII. Curriculum Checklist
Academic
General Education Course (from ACGM-but not in WCJC core)
No additional documentation needed.
Academic WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms.
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal
Responsibility
WECM Course
If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist.
Wildlife Ecology and Management, Current edition . E.G. Bolen and W.L.
Robinson. Benjamin Cummings/Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458.
ISBN 0-13-066250-X
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typical lecture room with multimedia presentation ability
70%: - Average of 4 lecture exams - each may include
short answer, essay and/or multiple choice questions
30% - Written assignments which emphasize critical
thinking. These written assignments may include
research papers relevant to a Texas wildlife topic, critical
review of primary literature, written problem solving
assignments, written synopsis of field trips, etc…
The grade classifications
as outlined in the
College Catalog are
employed:
A – 90 – 100% Excellent
B – 80 – 89% Good
C – 70 – 79% Average
D – 60 – 69% Poor
F – Below 60% Failure
W – Withdrawn