Spring 2017 Course Syllabi

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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title: FWLD 122 – Wildlife & Fisheries Techniques
Course Description: Provide a basic understanding of the biological principles, field, and
laboratory techniques involved in research and management of non-game and game wildlife
and fish species and their habitat.
Course Objectives: A) To develop a basic methodology of providing sound management plans
for a variety of birds, mammals, and fish species,
B) Community, habitat, and ecosystem management approach to integrated management plans,
C) Develop philosophies for seasonal requirements for resident and migratory species, and
D) Develop basic requirements for warm and cold water species of fish.
Instructor: Shubham Datta
Office: NSC 113
Office hours: M, W, F 11:00-12:50, and by appointment.
Office phone: 701-228-5463
E-mail:
Lecture/Lab Schedule: Tues, Thurs 9:00-9:50/ LAB: TH. 1-4:50 Labs in this course require
some travel to field labs as outlined in the syllabus. These labs are required as part of the course
and occur on a yearly basis with professionals in the field. The schedule of labs is subject to
change as required by weather or other circumstances. To pass the course Lecture and Lab
attendance are required.
Course Website: Moodle Website from DCB Online course site.
Textbook(s): 1. The Wildlife Techniques Manual: Volume 1: Research. Volume 2:
Management, 7th Edition Johns Hopkins University Press ISBN: 978-1421401591. (Text is not
required but recommended for Wildlife majors.)
Course Requirements:
2 Scientific Papers each 100 pts. The Final Paper is a requirement for the class. A passing grade
cannot be achieved if the final paper is not handed in.
Weekly quizzes in Lecture and Lab each 50 pts.
2 laboratory practical quizzes each 100 pts.