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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).
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 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
WFS 560 - Advanced Topics in Wildlife and Fisheries Science
1 - 3 credit hours

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

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : 443, 444, and 445 or consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Wilber, Mark Quentin | Willcox, Emma | Miller, Deb

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
WFS 593 - Independent Study in Wildlife and Fisheries Science
1 - 4 credit hours

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Willcox, Emma | Cowan Jr, Ronnie Lee

Semesters Offered: Spring
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865-974-7126

lmuller@tennessee.edu

Google Scholar
372 Plant Biotechnology Bldg
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
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
Twitter - Deer research at the University of Tennessee

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 Bldg
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
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).
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 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
WFS 560 - Advanced Topics in Wildlife and Fisheries Science
1 - 3 credit hours

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

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : 443, 444, and 445 or consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Wilber, Mark Quentin | Willcox, Emma | Miller, Deb

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
WFS 593 - Independent Study in Wildlife and Fisheries Science
1 - 4 credit hours

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Willcox, Emma | Cowan Jr, Ronnie Lee

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