These are self-paced, continuous enrollment courses offered through the UM Wilderness Institute.
Course summary:
This course covers the fundamentals of fish and wildlife management in wilderness. Course content includes relevant law and policy requirements that guide management approaches to the various threats and issues that involve fish and wildlife. This course uses case studies to demonstrate a variety of management options.
Course objectives:
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
· Explain the guiding principles of fish and wildlife management in wilderness as provided by the Wilderness Act and agency policy.
· Recognize potential threats to fish and wildlife in wilderness.
· Determine how best to manage these resources in wilderness.
Recommended background
It is strongly recommended that you complete The Wilderness Act of 1964 e-course and the Minimum Requirements Analysis courses (both Writing and Evaluating) before beginning this course. It is recommended that you also complete Natural Resource Management in Wilderness: Fundamentals before beginning the course. Without foundational knowledge of the Wilderness Act, you will not be able to get the most out of this course and could find the content confusing.
Course topics include:
· Key Terms
· Law and Policy
· Wilderness Character
· Stewardship Goal
· Stewardship Model
· Step 1: Indentify Goal
· Step 2: Inventory
· Step 3: Is Action Necessary?
· Step 4: Action Alternatives
· Step 5: Evaluate Actions
· Step 6: Monitor and Adapt
· Case Study
Elements of the course:
· Informational text
· Interactive practice activities
· Supplemental reference materials
· Final assessment
This course is self-paced, allowing learners the flexibility to complete the course as quickly or slowly as they need.
After completing all course content and activities, you will complete a final quiz to demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts. Upon successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Please Note: After successfully registering for this course, login information for the online learning platform, Canvas, will be emailed to you at the address used for your account creation. This process could take up to 48 hours to complete. If you do not receive the login information in 48 hours, please email for assistance.