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3.00 Credits
ARC/INFO and ArcView Geographic Information System (GIS) computer software to explore environmental, natural resource, social and economic issues using spatial data. Develop and apply data base and software management competencies. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Junior standing, computer literacy or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Scope and nature of "ecology" in modern society, including resource terminology and classifications systems; dynamics of natural systems (energy exchange and cycles); man's role as a principle agent of change; environmental impacts; historical perspective including people (ethnicity); and the future environment. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area B2.
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4.00 Credits
Hydrologic cycle concepts and measurement. Analysis and measurement of watershed processes. Watershed management including restoration, erosion, and review of forest practice rules. Saturday and/or weekend field trip required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: SS 121, FNR 306, FNR/LA 318.
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4.00 Credits
Sustainable strategies and technologies to enhance freshwater supplies and marine habitats. Systems treated include artificial wetlands, stormwater, drinking water, agricultural and industrial waste water. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area B, and junior standing.
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4.00 Credits
Social, economic, political and ecological conditions and institutions that influence decisions affecting the environment; examination of human-caused environmental impacts and how they in turn influence social institutions. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A and two courses from Areas D1, D2, D3. Forestry and Natural Resources majors will not receive GE Area D5 credit.
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4.00 Credits
Theory of efficient use of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources, including methods for attaching value to marketable and non-market natural resources. Environmental economic theories and techniques to address allocation of water, timber, wildlife/fisheries, open space, and recreation. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: MATH 161 or MATH 221 or equivalent, GE Area D2 (ECON 201 recommended), AGB 212 or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Application of behavioral science principles and techniques in the management of natural resource systems. Management of internal and external human resource issues and concerns in natural resources organizations is emphasized. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: FNR 201 or FNR 202; PSY 201 or PSY 202 recommended.
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1.00 - 12.00 Credits
Selected students will spend up to 12 weeks with an approved firm or agency engaged in forest or natural resources management. Applying and developing managerial skills and abilities. One unit of credit may be allowed for each full week of completed and reported internship. Credit/No Credit grading. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Wildland fuels, fire weather, and fire danger ratings in chaparral, grassland, and forested areas. Advanced modeling of surface and crown fire behavior. Fire management strategies and implications, policies and objectives of fire management organizations. Saturday field trips may be required. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: FNR 204 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Establishment and management of municipal forests, wildland-urban interface, wildlife habitat, and pollution abatement. Management of forest areas requiring special attention because of heavy recreational use, fire hazard, watershed, and societal values. Full-day field trips may be required. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: FNR 208.
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