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Lisa Irene Muller

Professor & Asst. Head | School of Natural Resources
Overview

Understanding the interactions of biology, behavior, movements, and population genetics will increase our ability to manage wildlife. I use physiological approaches and GPS-tracking technology to investigate management questions about mammals. Recent projects focus on white-tailed deer and elk ecology.

Research Focus

Mammalian Ecology, wildlife physiology, and animal behavior

Teaching Focus

Wildlife Physiology; Ecology and Management of Mammals

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
FORS 512 - Seminar
1 credit hour(s)

Current developments in forestry. All thesis-option M.S. students must complete the course twice during their program.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.

Other Instructors: Gray, Matt

Semesters Offered: Fall
FWF 490 - Topics in Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Current issues and problems in forestry, wildlife, and fisheries.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Franklin, Jennifer Anne | Peairs, Stephen Eric | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan | Chitwood, Anthony

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 590 - Advanced Topics in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, and analysis of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Kwit, Charles

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 612 - Seminar in Natural Resources
1 credit hour(s)

Current issues and developments in natural resources. All natural resource doctoral students must complete 612 twice during their program of study.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level -graduate.

Other Instructors: Gray, Matt

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 431 - Wildlife Physiology and Nutrition
3 credit hour(s)

An introduction and overview of the physiological and nutritional mechanisms important behind the regulation of wild animal populations (primarily wild birds and mammals). Wildlife responses to seasonal changes in habitat are critical for understanding management options. Discussion of use of chemical immobilization options, physiological indicators, and genetic analysis of wild animal population dynamics. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 431 and 531.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 444 - Ecology and Management of Wild Mammals
3 credit hour(s)

Biological and ecological characteristics of game mammals and endangered mammals. Current principles and practices of wild mammal management. Weekend field trip required.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): FWF 315.

Semesters Offered: Spring
WFS 512 - Seminar in Wildlife and Fisheries Science
1 credit hour(s)

Current developments in wildlife and fisheries science. All M.S. student must complete the course twice during their program.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.

Other Instructors: Gray, Matt

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 531 - Wildlife Physiology and Nutrition
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction and overview of endocrine and physiological mechanisms regulating wild animal populations (primarily wild birds and mammals): the importance of wildlife physiology and nutrition in monitoring and managing wildlife. Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both 431 and 531.
Comment(s): Requires senior or graduate standing in the life sciences.

Semesters Offered: Fall
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865-974-7126

lmuller@tennessee.edu

Google Scholar
372 Plant Biotechnology Building
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Forestry - Wildlife Science, University of Georgia, 1995
  • MS, Wildlife Biology, Auburn University, 1984
  • BS, Wildlife Management, Auburn University, 1981
Web Presence
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Lisa Irene Muller

Professor & Asst. Head | School of Natural Resources
Picture of Lisa Irene Muller image

865-974-7126

lmuller@tennessee.edu

Google Scholar
372 Plant Biotechnology Building
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Forestry - Wildlife Science, University of Georgia, 1995
  • MS, Wildlife Biology, Auburn University, 1984
  • BS, Wildlife Management, Auburn University, 1981
Overview

Understanding the interactions of biology, behavior, movements, and population genetics will increase our ability to manage wildlife. I use physiological approaches and GPS-tracking technology to investigate management questions about mammals. Recent projects focus on white-tailed deer and elk ecology.

Research Focus

Mammalian Ecology, wildlife physiology, and animal behavior

Teaching Focus

Wildlife Physiology; Ecology and Management of Mammals

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
FORS 512 - Seminar
1 credit hour(s)

Current developments in forestry. All thesis-option M.S. students must complete the course twice during their program.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.

Other Instructors: Gray, Matt

Semesters Offered: Fall
FWF 490 - Topics in Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Current issues and problems in forestry, wildlife, and fisheries.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Franklin, Jennifer Anne | Peairs, Stephen Eric | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan | Chitwood, Anthony

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 590 - Advanced Topics in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, and analysis of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Kwit, Charles

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 612 - Seminar in Natural Resources
1 credit hour(s)

Current issues and developments in natural resources. All natural resource doctoral students must complete 612 twice during their program of study.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level -graduate.

Other Instructors: Gray, Matt

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 431 - Wildlife Physiology and Nutrition
3 credit hour(s)

An introduction and overview of the physiological and nutritional mechanisms important behind the regulation of wild animal populations (primarily wild birds and mammals). Wildlife responses to seasonal changes in habitat are critical for understanding management options. Discussion of use of chemical immobilization options, physiological indicators, and genetic analysis of wild animal population dynamics. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 431 and 531.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 444 - Ecology and Management of Wild Mammals
3 credit hour(s)

Biological and ecological characteristics of game mammals and endangered mammals. Current principles and practices of wild mammal management. Weekend field trip required.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): FWF 315.

Semesters Offered: Spring
WFS 512 - Seminar in Wildlife and Fisheries Science
1 credit hour(s)

Current developments in wildlife and fisheries science. All M.S. student must complete the course twice during their program.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.

Other Instructors: Gray, Matt

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 531 - Wildlife Physiology and Nutrition
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction and overview of endocrine and physiological mechanisms regulating wild animal populations (primarily wild birds and mammals): the importance of wildlife physiology and nutrition in monitoring and managing wildlife. Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both 431 and 531.
Comment(s): Requires senior or graduate standing in the life sciences.

Semesters Offered: Fall
Web Presence
Twitter - Deer research at the University of Tennessee