Wildlife and Habitat Studies 10, 20, 30
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Wildlife and Habitat Studies 10

Wildlife and Habitat Studies 20

Wildlife and Habitat Studies 30

Suggested Modules for Middle Level Practical and Applied Arts Survey Courses

Module 1: Benefits of Land-based Learning (Core)
Module Code
WILD1
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
6-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Explore the cultural, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of land-based learning.
Module 2A: Leave No Trace - Fundamentals (Core)
Module Code
WILD2A
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Investigate the connection between “Leave No Trace” principles and traditional ways of sustainably living on the land.
Module 2B: Leave No Trace - Application (Optional)
Module Code
WILD2B
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 2A
Practise the “Leave No Trace” principles on outdoor excursions.
Module 3A: Wilderness Safety - General (Core)
Module Code
WILD3A
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
2-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Explore general safety practices when engaging in wilderness activities.
Module 3B: Wilderness Safety - First Aid (Optional)
Module Code
WILD3B
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
4-20
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 3A
Explore basic first aid skills used to treat minor to severe injuries.
Module 4: Outdoor Activities (Optional)
Module Code
WILD4
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-20
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Participate in a variety of outdoor activities.
Module 5A: Basic Navigation (Optional)
Module Code
WILD5A
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
4-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Explore basic and traditional navigational skills.
Module 5B: Navigation (Optional)
Module Code
WILD5B
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
4-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 5A
Apply navigational skills in a variety of situations.
Module 6A: Basic Ropes and Knots Skills (Optional)
Module Code
WILD6A
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-6
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Demonstrate basic knot-tying skills.
Module 6B: Advanced Ropes and Knots Skills (Optional)
Module Code
WILD6B
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 6A
Apply knot-tying skills in a variety of situations.
Module 7A: Shelters (Optional)
Module Code
WILD7A
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
4-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Explore traditional and contemporary shelters.
Module 7B: Wilderness Shelters (Optional)
Module Code
WILD7B
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
4-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
Modules 6B and 7A
Practise a variety of sustainable shelter-building techniques.
Module 8A: Basic Knife Skills (Optional)
Module Code
WILD8A
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-6
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Demonstrate safe knife skills.
Module 8B: Advanced Knife Skills (Optional)
Module Code
WILD8B
Level
Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 8A
Apply safe, advanced knife skills for a variety of purposes.
Module 9A: Basic Fire Skills (Optional)
Module Code
WILD9A
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-6
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Demonstrate respectful and safe basic fire-building skills.
Module 9B: Advanced Fire Skills (Optional)
Module Code
WILD9B
Level
Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-6
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 9A
Apply respectful and safe fire-building skills in a variety of conditions.
Module 10A: Basic Plant Skills (Optional)
Module Code
WILD10A
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Explore traditional and nutritional uses of local plants.
Module 10B: Advanced Plant Skills (Optional)
Module Code
WILD10B
Level
Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 10A
Explore traditional, medicinal and contemporary uses of local plants.
Module 11: Game Harvesting (Core)
Module Code
WILD11
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
4-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Explore ethical and traditional game harvesting practices.
Module 12A: Angling and Fishing - Fundamentals (Core)
Module Code
WILD12A
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
4-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 11
Investigate the fundamentals of angling and fishing.
Module 12B: Angling and Fishing - Safe Practices and Regulations (Optional)
Module Code
WILD12B
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 12A
Demonstrate safe angling and fishing practices and understanding of regulations.
Module 12C: Angling and Fishing - Aquatic Environment (Optional)
Module Code
WILD12C
Level
Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 12B
Examine the relationship between fish populations and the aquatic environment.
Module 13A: Hunting and Game - Safe Practices and Regulations (Core)
Module Code
WILD13A
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
4-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 11
Investigate hunting regulations and safe hunting practices.
Module 13B: Hunting and Game - Bowhunting (Optional)
Module Code
WILD13B
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 13A
Explore the history and types of bowhunting.
Module 13C: Hunting and Game - Firearms (Optional)
Module Code
WILD13C
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 13A
Explore the evolution and safe use of firearms.
Module 13D: Hunting and Game - Trapping (Optional)
Module Code
WILD13D
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 13A
Investigate traditional and contemporary trapping.
Module 14: Wildlife and the Environment (Core)
Module Code
WILD14
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
4-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Examine the relationship between wildlife and ecosystems.
Module 15: Human Effects on Wildlife and Habitat (Core)
Module Code
WILD15
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Explore human effects on wildlife species and spaces.
Module 16: Climate Change (Core)
Module Code
WILD16
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
4-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Investigate the impact that anthropogenic climate change has on habitat and wildlife populations.
Module 17: Wildlife Populations (Core)
Module Code
WILD17
Level
Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
4-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Examine the methods and reasons for monitoring wildlife populations.
Module 18: Wildlife Threats (Core)
Module Code
WILD18
Level
Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Explore threats to wildlife.
Module 19: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation (Optional)
Module Code
WILD19
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Investigate wildlife rescue and rehabilitation practices in Saskatchewan.
Module 20: Group Living and Leadership Skills (Core)
Module Code
WILD20
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-6
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Employ cooperative group living skills.
Module 21A: Outdoor Excursion - Local (Optional)
Module Code
WILD21A
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
6-12
Prerequisite Module(s)
Modules 1 and 2A
Plan and facilitate an outdoor excursion in the local community.
Module 21B: Outdoor Excursion - Overnight (Optional)
Module Code
WILD21B
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
8-20
Prerequisite Module(s)
Modules 1, 2B, 3 and 20
Plan and facilitate an overnight outdoor excursion.
Module 21C: Outdoor Excursion - Multi-night (Optional)
Module Code
WILD21C
Level
Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
10-30
Prerequisite Module(s)
Modules 1, 2B, 3 and 20
Plan and facilitate a multi-night outdoor excursion.
Module 22A: Wildlife and Habitat Management - History (Core)
Module Code
WILD22A
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
2-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Discuss the history and evolution of wildlife and habitat management.
Module 22B: Wildlife and Habitat Management - Fundamentals (Optional)
Module Code
WILD22B
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
4-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 22A
Examine the importance of wildlife and habitat management plans.
Module 22C: Wildlife and Habitat Management - Planning (Optional)
Module Code
WILD22C
Level
Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
6-12
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 22B
Develop a wildlife and habitat management plan.
Module 23A: Career Opportunities (Core)
Module Code
WILD23A
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
4-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Explore career opportunities in the field of wildlife and habitat management.
Module 23B: Specific Careers in Wildlife and Habitat Management (Optional)
Module Code
WILD23B
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Investigate characteristics of specific careers in the field of wildlife and habitat management.
Module 80A: Work Study Preparation (Optional)
Module Code
WILD80A
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Prepare for the work placement.
Module 80B: Work Study Preparation (Optional)
Module Code
WILD80B
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Prepare for the work placement.
Module 81A: Work Study Placement (Optional)
Module Code
WILD81A
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
25-50
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 80A
Participate in a work placement experience.
Module 81B: Work Study Placement (Optional)
Module Code
WILD81B
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
25-50
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 80B
Participate in a work placement experience.
Module 82A: Work Study Follow-up (Optional)
Module Code
WILD82A
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
2-4
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 81A
Relate one's work placement experience to personal and career goals.
Module 82B: Work Study Follow-up (Optional)
Module Code
WILD82B
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
2-4
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 81B
Relate one's work placement experience to personal and career goals.
Module 85: Small Business Opportunities (Optional)
Module Code
WILD85
Level
Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-7
Prerequisite Module(s)
Investigate small business opportunities, including home-based businesses, in the wildlife and habitat industry in Saskatchewan.
Module 99A: Extended Study (Optional)
Module Code
WILD99A
Level
Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
10-25
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 99B: Extended Study (Optional)
Module Code
WILD99B
Level
Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
10-25
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 99C: Extended Study (Optional)
Module Code
WILD99C
Level
Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
10-25
Prerequisite Module(s)