University of Michigan - Flint

Faculty Advisors: Dennis Viele, Ernie Szuch, Nanette Kelly and Dr. David Wigston

Wildlife biology is a continuously expanding field, in which individuals will study the dynamics of animal and plant communities. The program in wildlife biology provides students with a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare them for a career in this exciting and expanding area of biology. Students in this program will be exposed to wildlife management methods, field techniques and theoretical studies of wildlife populations and species. Wildlife managers will ultimately be responsible in controlling animal and plant populations within state, country and possibly international borders. Wildlife managers may also be responsible for the management of non-game, endangered species or game animals and plants. This degree is intended to educate students in preparation for entry-level positions with state and federal agencies, private companies, and for the pursuit of higher academic degrees. The Program in Wildlife Biology is designed to produce well-rounded students; thus, we will expect our students to enroll in disciplines such as mathematics and statistics, chemistry, physics, communication, social sciences, and humanities. By using specifically identified coursework areas and mentoring, we will aid students in developing their intellectual capabilities in working with natural resources and people within that discipline.

1. The general education requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences.
2. At least 40 credit hours in Biology including BIO 111, 113, 326, 327, 328 and at least one wildlife management course.
3. Biology electives, including at least two writing courses, selected from organism or botany related courses such as: BIO 316, 373, 410, 420, 421, 423, 424, 431, 443, 460, 461, 480, 481, 483, 484, 488, 491.
4. Non-biological natural sciences: CHM 160, 161, 162, 163, 220 or 330 (CHM 330 and 332 recommended for advanced science degrees), 380; GEO 151, 203; MTH 120; PHY 143, 145; RPL 312, 370.
5. Electives to complete a minimum of 124 credits.
6. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in biology and in total work at the University of Michigan-Flint.
7. Grades of C- or better in all core courses used as prerequisites.