Introduction to the ecology and conservation of birds, with special emphasis on field ornithology and student research projects. Course integrates many concepts to build understanding of how research and management can support bird conservation. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 230 or 231.
A symposium for graduate students to present thesis and dissertation proposals. Arr. Sp Sem. Prereq: Grad standing. Not open to students with 2 cr hrs or 2 completions for 897. Repeatable to a maximum of 2 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U.
Multivariate statistical methods used by natural resource scientists to study environmental relationships of plants and animals. Analytical methods are explained with real Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife data sets. * Sp Sem (even years). Prereq: Stat 5302 (530) or equiv, and Grad standing; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 822.
Overview of fish and wildlife policy in the US and key issues affecting wildlife conservation in North America. Prereq: 4000 (400), or Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 649.
This class examines institutions to manage water effectively at a variety of levels -state, federal, and international- and analyzes how they affect water access and use in different areas (agriculture, energy, etc.). Students in the class will also engage in a careful examination of the sources of conflict and cooperation among water stakeholders on a regional and global scale. Prereq: 3200 or 4000, or Grad standing.
A comprehensive study of microbial communities and their role in providing ecosystems services. Prereq: 3000, or Grad standing.
Integration of technical knowledge with social and institutional constraints as they relate to professions in ENR management. Prereq: Sr standing in ENR.
Introduction to American law and legal process. Addresses law, science, and administrative process esp. in regard to planning and management of land, natural resources, and the environment; examines related cases, statutes, rules, permits. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 694.
Full-time practical professional experience in an environmental/natural resources field. Prereq or concur: 3191. Not open to students with 4 cr hrs of 4191. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U.
Part-time practical professional experience in an environmental/natural resources field. Prereq or concur: 3191. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs. This course is progress graded (S/U).
