Wildlife Fisheries & Ecology Management course serves as preparation for a career or studies in wildlife, ecology, and natural resources industries. This course explores the importance of wildlife and recreation management to the environment and the agriculture industry. Students will learn the identification and management of game and non-game wildlife species, fish, and their habitats as well as their ecological needs.

For the student to gain understanding and comprehension of the course, the following reference sources and materials will used: The Official FFA Manual, Parliamentary Procedure Guide for FFA by Jarrell D. Gray, instructional material from IMS and CEV as well as from various textbooks.

There will be no late work accepted for full credit unless it is turned in within the late work grading period guidelines. Makeup work is available to all students. The numbers of classes (class periods) allowed for makeup work to be completed for full credit will be equal to the number of times class was missed. Students will receive 75% of the original grade for assignments that are received up to two class days following the established date. Late work received on the third class day will receive no credit (zero). Students are responsible for asking for the makeup work upon returning to class. Any assignment not turned in within the allotted time falls within the late work guideline.

The following is the grading policy for Wildlife Fisheries:

Reading Grade………………………………………………………       5%

Daily/Quiz Grades………………………………………………….      55%

Major/Test Grades………………………………………………….     40%

                                                                   Total……..    100%

First 9 Weeks Average……………………………………………        40%
Second 9 Weeks Average…………………………………………       40%

Comprehensive Final………………………………………………        20%

                                                                      Total……..    100%

Class participation includes being active participant in classroom lecture, discussion, and activities. Daily grades include worksheets, handouts, hands on activities and other assigned material/work. Test will consist of both oral and written test. There will be plenty of opportunity for students to earn extra-credit throughout the semester. The Agriculture Science Instructor must approve extra credit.

There is a course fee of $25.00 which covers consumable supplies that will be used throughout the course.