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Course Description
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Course Name
Game Science I
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Host University
Nelson Mandela University
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Location
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Area of Study
Agriculture, Animal Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
12 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits0
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units1
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Syllabus
PURPOSE
To introduce students to different game species, their habitat requirements and their social behavioural patterns in order to understand the influence of these factors on game management practices.LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify different game species.
- Discuss the characteristics of each game species.
- Understand the principles involved in game data gathering, processing and interpretation.
- Demonstrate the ability to monitor and control game numbers.
- Understand the effect of climate change on game populations.
CORE CONTENT
- Identification and in depth study of game animals.
- Population dynamics.
- Determining age of game animals.
- Monitoring of game population numbers, distribution, density, concentration and condition.
- Principles of data gathering, processing and interpretation.