BIO 42303 - Human-Wildlife Conflicts

Theory and practice of assessing and controlling damage done by wild and feral vertebrate animals, especially mammals and birds. Content covers the philosophical, biological, and practical basis for conducting vertebrate pest control. It includes basic information on use of traps, toxicants, repellents, exclusion and other wildlife control methods. Emphasis is on protecting agricultural crops and livestock, forest resources, and property.

Offered: Spring

Semester Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2

Prerequisite(s): C- or better in BIO 20704 and MTH 21404 or Hocking College Associate Degree in Wildlife or Fish Sciences.