Classes taught by Dr. Garcia:
FW 251- Principles in Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation
FW 251 instructs students on the scientific principles and concepts that are necessary in managing wildlife and fisheries populations and the social complexities of managing public resources.
I have designed a course that primarily uses lectures to communicate the history of wildlife management in the United States, the human values and attitudes that influence policy, basic ecological concepts, and conservation issues with particular emphasis on the Pacific Northwest.
This is a required course for all fisheries and wildlife majors and is taught on campus during winter term and on Ecampus every term.
FW 321- Applied Community and Ecosystem Ecology
The goal of FW 321 is to develop a strong understanding of the linkages between community and ecosystem ecology and applied management strategies.
The effective management of wildlife and fisheries populations is dependent on the understanding of how populations fit into the broader ecology of the landscape. This course associates ecological concepts, such as metapopulation theory and invasion biology, with real world applications, such as reserve design and harvest management.
It is essential that future ecologists and managers be taught community and ecosystem theory and the management strategies and techniques borne from them. Only then can we accurately and appropriately evaluate ecosystem service benefits and costs.
This is a required course for all fisheries and wildlife majors and is taught on campus during spring term. The Ecampus course is offered each term.