Introduction to World Agricultural Science and Technology (101)

Mr. Lemmons Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management Course Outline

Instructor: Mr. Lemmons [email protected] Agri-Science Department 281-641-7062 Ag Department Kingwood High School

I. Course Introduction a. Teacher Introduction b. Class Expectations c. Classroom Procedures d. Course Outline and Grading Policies e. Required Supplies f. Student Introductions II. Importance of Wildlife and Use/Management of Wildlife a. History of Wildlife b. Importance of Wildlife c. Policies, Law, Administration of Wildlife and Outdoor Public Use Management III. Scientific Basis for Wildlife Management a. Basic Ecological Concepts of Game Management b. Management of Wildlife Populations c. Game, Non-Game Species Identification IV. Interrelationships between Wildlife and Outdoor Public Use Management a. Areas of Importance in Wildlife and Outdoor Public Use Management b. Landowner and Property Rights c. Hunters Education Certification i. Pre test and Hunter’s Survey ii. Importance of Hunter’s Safety Courses- Ten Commandments of Hunter’s Safety iii. Stages of Hunting iv. Methods of Hunting and Hunting Skills v. Marksmanship and shooting skills vi. Becoming a Safe Hunter vii. Becoming a Responsible and Ethical Hunter viii. Conservation and Wildlife Identification

V. Natural Cycles and Ecological Concepts and Principles a. Hydrologic, nitrogen, carbon, and nutrient cycles b. Succession (species replacement) c. Population dynamics d. Primary and Secondary producers e. Predator-Prey relationship f. Pollution sources g. Watershed boundaries h. Stream classification systems i. Influence of weather and climatic factors

1 Mr. Lemmons VI. Monitoring Natural Resource Status a. Resource inventory and population studies b. Sample plots and points c. Identify and locate resources d. Data interpretation (resource availability/health) e. Organization of data and use of Geographic Information System f. Technical reports on harvest levels and long-term availability VII. Natural Resource Enhancement Techniques a. Stream enhancement techniques b. Wildlife habitat enhancement techniques c. Public use and recreation area enhancement techniques VIII. Aquaculture a. Importance and progress of aquaculture as an emerging industry b. Identification and classification of plant/animal aquaculture species c. Nutritional aspects of aquaculture production d. Optimum growth of species-specific aquaculture e. Treatment for disease, parasites, predators, etc IX. Importance of Facilities, Harvest, Processing and Marketing of Aquaculture Productions a. Importance of Aquaculture as emerging industry b. Facility design and maintenance c. Harvest techniques d. Processing and marketing of aquaculture products X. Boater Safety Instruction a. Why Boater’s Ed? b. Know your Boat c. Before you Get Underway d. Operating your vessel e. Legal Requirements f. Boating Emergencies g. Water Sports Responsibility Course Fees: Hunter’s Education Certification - $15 Boater’s Education Certification - $13 Make checks payable to KHS

Notebook Requirements – **Designated notebook for this class only. . Notebook sections are as follows: Title and syllabus pg. . 3 sections: Notes, Daily work, and Tests

Classroom Rules/ Guidelines: . Be on time, leave negativity at the door. . Respect self, others and property. . Bring necessary supplies to class.

Grading System: . Test/ Notebook 50% . Daily/ Lab , Quiz 50%

Participation grades will include class and other activities.