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3.00 Credits
(240) First semester. Three credits. An overview of environmental law including the common law principles of nuisance, negligence, and trespass. Students will become acquainted with legal research techniques; emphasis will be on federal, state, and municipal programs addressing clear air, clean water, hazardous waste, inland wetlands, coastal zone management, and prime agricultural farm land and aquifer protection.
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4.00 Credits
(252) Second semester. Four credits. Three class periods and one two-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: NRME 2010, MATH 1120Q or higher calculus course. Recommended preparation: PHYS 1201Q. Open only to natural resource majors or with consent of instructor. Meyer Introduction to geodetic and cartographic principles underlying the creation of accurate maps. Particular emphasis is given to mapping topography and natural areas. Topics include: horizontal and vertical geodetic datums, the geoid, map projections, coordinate systems, global positioning systems (GPS), GIS data modeling with regional database management systems, and digital terrain models.
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4.00 Credits
(207) (Also offered as EEB 3307 and EEB 5307.) Second semester, alternate years. Four credits. One class period during the semester, followed by three weeks in the field in South Africa. Recommended preparation: EEB 2244. Instructor consent required. Ortega An intensive, field oriented methods course conducted primarily in South Africa at the Basil Kent Field Station, Great Fish River Reserve in collaboration with the University of Fort Hare. An introduction to South Africa culture and history, ecology, and natural resources is provided in weekly meetings during the semester. This is followed by three weeks in the field in South Africa. Topics covered include vegetation and faunal surveys, data collection and analysis, biodiversity monitoring, and conservation management. A research paper relating to an independent project conducted by the student in the field is required. CA 4-INT.
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3.00 Credits
(208) Either semester. Three credits. Two class periods, one 2-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 1107 or 1108. Basic principles and practice of environmentally compatible aquaculture. Emphasis on commercial aquaculture production including concepts and principles of various re-circulation systems, species, and culture techniques. Application of biotechnology will also be covered.
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3.00 Credits
(232) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: NRME 2315. Recommended preparation: Prior course work in ecology. Ortega Brief review of wildlife conservation and ecological principles; management of wetlands, farmlands, rangelands, and forest lands for wildlife; programs dealing with exotic, urban, nongame, and endangered wildlife; contemporary economic, administrative, and policy aspects of management.
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4.00 Credits
(233) First semester, alternate years. Four credits. Two class periods and two 2-hour laboratories. Prerequisite: NRME 3335. One or more field trips will be required. Barclay Based upon understanding and applying ecological principles, technology and science based information to fulfill human goals for wildlife resources and their habitats. Use of literature, development of basic field and laboratory skills, and application of management and research principles are integral. Collection and reporting of biological data upon which wildlife conservation decisions are based are emphasized. Designed for pre-professional students and meets professional certification requirements.
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3.00 Credits
(247) Second semester. Three credits. Recommended preparation: NRME 2315, 3335, EEB 2244. Open only with consent of instructor. Ortega Applied natural resources management in different ecosystems (forestlands, grasslands, and drylands). Meet one hour per week for background readings from current literature. Two short research papers and presentation to the class. Required field trip last two weeks of May. Students are responsible for cost of field trip.
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3.00 Credits
(248) First semester. Alternate (odd) years. Three credits. Two class periods and one 3-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: One 2000-level or above in ecology or wildlife management. Barclay Companion course for Public Lands Wildlife Management (NRME 3355). Provides practical experience and acquaintance with persons or groups managing wildlife resources on private properties such as nature preserves, land trusts, non-governmental organizations, farms, recreational clubs, commercial shooting preserves and propagation facilities. Appreciation for private land management options, economic realities and other challenges, plus ability to assess resource potentials on private land, are stressed. Field trips required.
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4.00 Credits
(280) Second semester, alternate years (odd). Four credits. Two class periods and one 4-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: NRME 2415. An introduction to forest mensuration, ecology, silviculture, and multiple-use management. Field trips required.
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3.00 Credits
(237) First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory period. Open to only CANR students and GEOG major. Civco The principles of the interpretation of remote sensing imagery acquired from aircraft and satellite platforms will be studied. Various applications of remote sensing will be discussed.
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