B.S. in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology

Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology is intended for students interested in understanding wildlife and the habitats in which they live. We offer three concentrations: Conservation Biology, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, and Wildlife Biology. The curriculum has a strong foundation in the biological, physical, and social sciences with the focus on solving current and future issues related to conservation and sustainability of wild animals and their habitats. The faculty offers a wide range of expertise with a keen interest in innovative teaching and research methods. Our program prepares students for professional careers involving fish, wildlife, and conservation that include federal and state agencies, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, academic institutions, and graduate school. Numerous opportunities exist for students to get experience through research and internships, including professional and career mentoring and involvement with professional societies to further their studies, practical experience, and career potential. A summer field course at CSU’s Mountain Campus is required and provides students with hands-on learning about natural resource ecology and measurements. Learning Outcomes Students will: Demonstrate a mastery of ecological concepts and fundamental principles and techniques to manage and conserve fish and wildlife populations, and how they apply to current natural resource management issues Demonstrate mathematical, statistical, and study design knowledge and skills required for careers in fishery, wildlife, and conservation biology Become effective in oral and written communication about issues related to the environment and natural resources, including as members of multi-disciplinary teams Learn approaches to solving complex natural resource management issues, including planning, organizing, creating, and presenting group projects Concentrations Conservation Biology Concentration Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Concentration Wildlife Biology Concentration