1. Biology 1000 Power Point Exercise

2. Matthew G. Sheriff Major: Wildlife and Fisheries Science Concentration:WildlifeUniversity: Tennessee Technological University Location: Cookeville, Tennessee

3. My Statement of Major Selecting an area of Biological Concentration Selecting an area of Biological Concentration My name is Matthew Sheriff, and I am a transfer student from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) in Tifton, GA. There I graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Wildlife Technology. I fill comfortable working in this field and am pursuing a Bachelors degree in WFS Wildlife concentration. I am also working with the US Army Corps of Engineers as a Co-op student out of the Mobile District, AL. One of the requirements for their program is that I be enrolled in wildlife, fisheries, or environmental science. I have been accepted to a number of schools Berry College, Georgia Southwestern, etc, but decided to come to Tennessee Tech because of their WFS program. The program here is highly respect by many professionals in the field b/c of the applied methods of teachings. I love wildlife in general and law enforcement, this is why my job as a Park Ranger and my major in WFS Wildlife suits me so well. I love what I do and worked very hard to get where I am. After the first day of BIOL 1000 and receiving information about other majors and concentrations I am glad to be a WFSW student. I couldn’t picture myself wanting to be any other major at the present time. My name is Matthew Sheriff, and I am a transfer student from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) in Tifton, GA. There I graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Wildlife Technology. I fill comfortable working in this field and am pursuing a Bachelors degree in WFS Wildlife concentration. I am also working with the US Army Corps of Engineers as a Co-op student out of the Mobile District, AL. One of the requirements for their program is that I be enrolled in wildlife, fisheries, or environmental science. I have been accepted to a number of schools Berry College, Georgia Southwestern, etc, but decided to come to Tennessee Tech because of their WFS program. The program here is highly respect by many professionals in the field b/c of the applied methods of teachings. I love wildlife in general and law enforcement, this is why my job as a Park Ranger and my major in WFS Wildlife suits me so well. I love what I do and worked very hard to get where I am. After the first day of BIOL 1000 and receiving information about other majors and concentrations I am glad to be a WFSW student. I couldn’t picture myself wanting to be any other major at the present time.

4. Statement of Interest in Biology Professional Organizations and Clubs Topic: Professional Organizations (Clubs) in Biology at Tennessee Tech Topic: Professional Organizations (Clubs) in Biology at Tennessee Tech Matthew Sheriff Matthew Sheriff With the many professional organizations and clubs in Biology at Tennessee Tech, my greatest interest would have to be with the Tech chapter of the Wildlife Society. Many professionals and agencies react well to jobs seeks that are members of the society or certified wildlife biologist recognized by the society. I will be looking forward to the next meeting and beginning my membership. The publication the come along with the member will be great references for me to use in the future. This information provided by the clubs and organization today was a great help. They helped me to better under stand how each club works and the goals of each. With the many professional organizations and clubs in Biology at Tennessee Tech, my greatest interest would have to be with the Tech chapter of the Wildlife Society. Many professionals and agencies react well to jobs seeks that are members of the society or certified wildlife biologist recognized by the society. I will be looking forward to the next meeting and beginning my membership. The publication the come along with the member will be great references for me to use in the future. This information provided by the clubs and organization today was a great help. They helped me to better under stand how each club works and the goals of each.

5. Internships and/or Cooperative Important Links Dealing With Internships  Warm Spring Georgia Warm Spring Georgia Warm Spring Georgia  Cumber Island National Seashore Cumber Island National Seashore Cumber Island National Seashore  Cumber Island National SeaShore Cumber Island National SeaShore Cumber Island National SeaShore

6. Resume Matthew G. Sheriff Contact Information : -Mailing Address: - -E-Mail: -Mailing Address: - -E-Mail: 2476 Boone Ford Road mgsheriff21@tntech.edu 2476 Boone Ford Road mgsheriff21@tntech.edu Calhoun, Georgia Calhoun, Georgia Objective: To acquire a position with a promising opportunity for advancement and career employment Education: Tennessee Technological University 2004-Present 2004-Present Location Cookeville, Tennessee Location Cookeville, Tennessee Major Wildlife and Fisheries Science Major Wildlife and Fisheries Science Concentration Wildlife Concentration Wildlife Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Location Tifton, Georgia Location Tifton, Georgia Associates of Applied Science in Forest Resources Associates of Applied Science in Forest Resources Wildlife Technology Wildlife Technology

7. Resume Matthew Sheriff Language Abilities: English/ Spanish Work Experience: --U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lake Sidney Lanier, Mobile District Lake Sidney Lanier, Mobile District Co-op Park Ranger Co-op Park Ranger --U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carters Lake Project, Mobile District Carters Lake Project, Mobile District Summer Seasonal Park Ranger Summer Seasonal Park Ranger

8. Resume Volunteer Experience Georgia Department of Natural Resources Georgia Department of Natural Resources  Paradise Public Fishing Area  Johns Mountain Wildlife Management Area  Pine Log Wildlife Management Area My work during this time included: Data Collection and Analysis General Food Plot Preparation

9. References John Molla U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger Dr. Douglas Waid Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Associate Professor of Wildlife

10. Code of Ethics I vow to manage land and enforce laws protecting that land and humans with faithfulness, precession, and respect for that land and those people; I vow to manage land and enforce laws protecting that land and humans with faithfulness, precession, and respect for that land and those people; I will strive to apply my skills only with the utmost respect for the well-being of humanity, the earth and its entire species; I will strive to apply my skills only with the utmost respect for the well-being of humanity, the earth and its entire species; I will not permit conditions of nationality, politics, prejudice or material advancement to alter my treatment of one person over another I will not permit conditions of nationality, politics, prejudice or material advancement to alter my treatment of one person over another I take this oath solemnly, freely and upon my true beliefs that everyone is equal under all conditions except in the violation of over seeing law. I take this oath solemnly, freely and upon my true beliefs that everyone is equal under all conditions except in the violation of over seeing law.

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