Welcome to Class!

Welcome to the on-line version of FWCE 255 Principles of Fish and Wildlife Management. This course provides a foundation in the principles of fish and wildlife management. The course provides a background on ecological principles necessary to inform science-based management of fish and wildlife populations. The main focus centers on management of three components of fisheries or wildlife systems: managing the biota, managing the habitat, and managing the human user. The course material is arranged into units called Modules, which the class will work through together in chronological order. Each module begins with an Overview and Instructions page that contains the learning material and instructions for completing the unit. Each module contains a variety of learning assignments such as readings, group critical thinking exercises, class discussions, and quizzes. As a term project, you will also be arranging a Field Trip to visit a fishery or wildlife biologist in your area (within 180 miles).

This class is entirely on-line in an asynchronous environment (i.e., no set meeting times) using the Canvas course management system. The material in this class is similar to that of the face-to-face version. However, the mode of learning is different. In an on-line course the student must be self-motivated and accountable. One benefit of this format is that you can do your work from almost any location and at any time, providing you meet weekly assignment deadlines. However, you also must plan enough time in your schedule to complete the work. This class is estimated to require 12 hours of work per week. To help make sure you are prepared to take this course, you can take the Online Readiness Self-test , which will help you determine your readiness.

Getting Started

Complete these steps to get started with this course.

Read the FWCE 255 Class Syllabus.
Go to and complete the Getting Started module (Module 0).

Meet Your Instructor

Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Frey
Office Hours: M and W, 9:00-11:00 AM
Phone: 646-3395
Email: jfrey@nmsu.edu

Instructor Biography

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