The Wildlife pathway is designed to help students appreciate and understand the world of Alberta wildlife and habitats. There are no prerequisites for the following courses.
PLEASE NOTE: Each course listed below is worth one credit. Students complete at least 3 of these courses in a semester (earning a total of three credits), but are most welcome to complete more if they wish.
Introductory
WLD1010: Introduction to Wildlife
Students develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge related to wildlife and ecosystems, and an understanding for the need to manage wildlife.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None
WLD1020: Wildlife Diversity
Students investigate the diversity of Canadian wildlife in terms of structure, behaviour and habitat, and compare Alberta wildlife with wildlife in other parts of the world.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None
WLD1050: People, Culture & Wildlife Heritage
Students investigate historical aspects of wildlife and the influence of changes in human activity on wildlife in Alberta and Canada. The significance of wildlife to society and the relationships between humans and wildlife are also examined.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None
WLD2040: Wildlife Spaces & Species
Students present the results of research on wildlife spaces and species in Alberta, Canada and other parts of the world, and compare different strategies used in wildlife management.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None
WLD3040: Wildlife Management Research Study
Students explain applications of the wildlife research process and conduct a research study on the management of a wildlife space or species.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None