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| TEC7102 - New Technologies for Fish and Wildlife |
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| This course updates participants on the applications of new technologies to fish and wildlife management. Participants receive an overview of the latest geographic information systems (GIS) technology, global positioning systems (GPS) and other data gathering devices, computer applications used in fish and wildlife management, aerial and remote survey technologies, and much more. Instruction is also provided on sources for fish and wildlife information, terminology, Internet tools, procurement of computer technology, and future technology trends. |
| College Credit |
1 semester hour |
| Who Should Attend: |
Managers, project leaders, refuge managers, assistant leaders/managers, and other natural resource professionals responsible for funding and/or overseeing the application of new technologies to field operations. No prior computer skills are required. |
| Objectives: |
* Make informed decisions on the application of GIS, GPS, and other new
technologies to field projects;
* Describe various personal computer tools utilized for fish and wildlife management and field applications; and
* Identify common data systems, networks, and other resources for accessing fish, wildlife, and natural resource information. |
| Length: 3 days/24 hours |
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Availability: Every other year |
Contact: |
Eric Kelchlin |
Email: |
eric kelchlin@fws.gov |
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(304) 876-7453 |
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Last Updated: September 21, 2009
National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443-9713
Webmaster email: NCTC_webmaster@fws.gov |
