Conservation Law Enforcement

Course Code:
FWS 210
Course Group(s):
Degree Applicable, FWSF - Fisheries Concentration: Human Dimension Elective, FWSW - Wildlife Concentration: Policy, Admin & Law Elective, Integrative Studies: FW Program Options, Integrative Studies: NRCM Program Options, Responsibility & Expression - Reinforcing, Social & Cultural Engagement - Reinforcing
Course Description:
Conservation law enforcement is intended for students seeking careers as conservation officers. The course will cover theory and techniques of conservation law enforcement. This is accomplished through an introduction to criminal justice, law enforcement issues and techniques, the history of conservation law enforcement, current N. American and New York environmental laws and wildlife forensics. As communication skills are integral to conservation officers, students will be required to demonstrate written and verbal communication skills. Students will also be required to successfully complete or show proof of prior completion of a state approved hunter's education class to pass the course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R & RE-R.
Credit:
3
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