Wildlife Management

Nothing to remark.

The teaching and learning process is based on:

– classes of presentation and discussion of contents by teachers and students;

– exercises and analysis of practical cases in the classroom. Specific software utilization.

Know the ecology and population dynamics of terrestrial vertebrate species and intervene correctly in its ordering and management, depending on its protection status.

Conceive management alternatives according to the objectives, the characteristics of the areas and the needs of the species.

Model and monitor the application of management alternatives, to their validation and continuous improvement.

Wildlife. Concept, interactions with other natural resources and their uses. The need for management. Nature conservation, hunting, birdwatching and other activities. Wildlife vs. Agriculture and Forestry Systems. Conflict management and enhancement measures for wildlife.

Population dynamics. Systematization of population management problems. Population quantification. Existing methodologies. Indices, direct and indirect counts, with capture of individuals. Available software.

Game management. Concepts and definitions. Planning and management topics for populations of game species. Global/Specific Management Plans and population modelling.

Recovery and management of Endangered Species. Concepts and associated particularities.

Continuous assessment:

Conducting 2 theoretical/practical tests, with a minimum grade of 7.5 values in each, and each with the value of 50% for the final grade. The final average must be equal or greater than 9.5 to pass.

Final exam evaluation:

Completion of a theoretical/practical written assessment, being that the grade must be equal or greater than 9.5 to pass.

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