Wildlife Ecology

Wildlife Ecology, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Graduate student Marcus Mueller relocates a still-sedated fox to a more sheltered area near the Lakeshore Nature Preserve at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as part of a research effort to study the behavior of growing fox and coyote populations in the city of Madison. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

Advisor: Sara Rodock (608-262-9926, rodock@wisc.edu).Schedule appointments online. Departmental Office: 226 Russell Labs (608-262-2671) http://fwe.wisc.edu/

Field of Study: The study of wildlife populations and communities with a special view to understanding their interactions with people.

Possible Careers: Wildlife researcher; wildlife manager; endangered-species biologist; natural area manager; wildlife educator; consultant for land-use planning.

Special Opportunities & Additional Information

Wildlife Club
Almost all majors have an independent research or internship experience.
Students should be aware that it almost a necessity to obtain a M.S. degree to enter the field in a career-level job.
This major should not be pursued by students seeking entry to medical or veterinary school.

Selected Required Coursework for the B.S. Degree: Natural Sciences Track

Intro Biology: Biology 151/152 (preferred); Botany 130 and Zoo 101/102; or Biocore
Math: Math 211, 217, or 221
General Chemistry: Chem 103/104 or 109
Organic Chemistry: None
Physics: Physics 103
Statistics: Stats 224, 301, 371, 541, or 571

Selected Required Coursework for the B.S. Degree: Natural Resources Track

Intro Biology: Biology 151/152 (preferred); Botany 130 and Zoo 101/102; or Biocore
Math: None
General Chemistry: Chem 103, 108, or 109
Organic Chemistry: None
Physics: None
Statistics: Stats 224, 301, 371, 541, or 571