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David Hughes

Professor | Agricultural and Resource Economics
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 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
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
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865-974-7463

dhughe17@tennessee.edu

227B Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • PhD, Agricultural Economics, Washington State University, 1988
  • MS, Agricultural Economics, Clemson University, 1982
  • BA, History, General, Clemson University, 1978
Responsible Area(s)
  • Community Economic Development

David Hughes

Professor | Agricultural and Resource Economics
Picture of David Hughes image

865-974-7463

dhughe17@tennessee.edu

227B Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • PhD, Agricultural Economics, Washington State University, 1988
  • MS, Agricultural Economics, Clemson University, 1982
  • BA, History, General, Clemson University, 1978
Responsible Area(s)
  • Community Economic Development
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 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
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