| CN:105 Conservation Occupations 1 cr. |
| A survey of the variety of occupations in the conservation field. |
| (19.8 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| CN:110 Conservation 2 cr. |
| Presents the historical and biological basis of conservation and management of natural resources. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| CN:115 Wildlife Habitat Management 2 cr. |
| Study of managing communities which provide habitat for wildlife. Primary emphasis is placed on manipulating vegetation to increase wildlife population. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| CN:120-124 Employment Experience 1-4 cr. |
| Provides on-the-job training in the student's chosen area. |
| (Variable Coop. Hrs.) |
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| CN:210 Wilderness Experience 2 cr. |
| Provides the student with a living laboratory experience in a natural wilderness area to study biology, ecology, geology and related environmental conservation problems. The student will develop an appreciation of the wilderness environment and some basic skills of canoeing, water safety, camping, fishing, wilderness survival, map reading and the use of a compass. Additional fee will be charged. |
| (99.0 Lab. Hrs.) |
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| CN:215 Wildlife Management 2 cr. |
| Study of the application of wildlife biology, management techniques and application of management principles, censusing, capture and marking of wildlife, habitat evaluation, Iowa game laws, life history studies and the application of wildlife management principles related to important recreational resources. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: BI:125 and BI:131 or consent of instructor. |
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| CN:220 Fisheries Management 2 cr. |
| Study of the application of fish management principles. Topics include fish identification, population estimation techniques, age and growth studies, watershed evaluation and management, fish life history features and fish hatchery procedures. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: BI:125 and BI:131 or consent of instructor. |
