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Van Deelen, Timothy

Timothy Van Deelen

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Professor

217 Russell Labs
1630 Linden Dr
Madison WI 53706
Ph: 608/265-3280
Email: trvandeelen@wisc.edu

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Expertise

Wildlife ecology

Education/Experience

Education

Degree Institution Major Field Granted
BS Calvin College,
Grand Rapids, MI		 Biology 1988
MS University of Montana,
Missoula, MT		 Wildlife Biology 1991
Ph.D Michigan State University,
East Lansing, MI		 Wildlife Ecology 1995

Professional Experience

Institution Title Specialization Years
Wisconsin DNR Natural Resource Scientist   2001-2004
Center for Wildlife Ecology, University of Illinois Associate Professional Scientist & Assistant Professor Wildlife Ecology 2000-2001
Center for Wildlife Ecology, University of Illinois Assistant Professional Scientist & Assistant Professor Wildlife Ecology 1998-2000
Center for Wildlife Ecology, University of Illinois Assistant Professional Scientist & Adjunct Assistant Professor Wildlife Ecology 1995-1998
Michigan State University Research Assistant Wildlife Ecology 1991-1995
USDA FS Biological Technician Wildlife  Ecology 1991-1991
University of Montana Graduate Research Assistant Wildlife Ecology 1988-1991
Connecticut Audubon Society Student Intern   1987-1988

Research

Courses Taught

FWE 577 Complex Conservation of Deer – Solving problems that arise in the conservation and management of wildlife populations requires that managers understand and evaluate human cultural, economic, and political issues in addition to ecological issues. Students will use deer management in Wisconsin as a case study to understand the interdisciplinary nature of wildlife management while gaining practical hands-on experiences. 

FWE 655 Animal Population Dynamics – Fluctuations of animal populations: techniques of study, documentation, controls. 

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