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4.00 Credits
A survey of environmental and ecological sciences with an introduction to the ways humans interact with and change ecosystems. The course introduces students to ecological and environmental concepts that bear on environmental issues, the current practices and management strategies utilized to preserve and sustain ecosystems, and, examples of solutions to environmental and natural resources problems.
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3.00 Credits
Course in a topic or topics in Forestry. May be repeated with a change in course content.
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4.00 Credits
An intensive summer experience that will visit various forest types in New Mexico. Forest management practices, harvest systems and natural catastrophes will be assessed by students for their ecological repercussions. Measurement methods used in Forestry will be introduced throughout the session. This is a required course students must complete prior to graduation. Pre-requisites: Sophomore standing and permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide an overview of the market economy in development and allocation of scarce resources, and the economic impacts of policy measures used in natural resource systems, and achieving environmental goals.
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4.00 Credits
Mensuration is the practice of measuring lengths and angles. Biometrics is the set of techniques for measurement and analysis of biological phenomena. Together, these topics provide a comprehensive overview of measurement and analysis techniques used in Life Sciences and allied disciplines. Prerequisites: Math 155, Biol 212, or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides students with basic soil science concepts. The physical, chemical, and ecological properties of soils are applied to soil classification, genesis, fertility, productivity, irrigation, and erosion. Prerequisites: Biol 212, Chem 211, Math 140 (or equivalent), For 105, or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
The ecology of natural and artificial groups of organisms managed for production of values is the focus of this course. Course topics include ecosystem productivity, biodiversity, habitat types, ecosystem management, plant stand dynamics, and endangered species roles in range, forest and aquatic ecosystems, and pest populations. Prerequisite: Biol 389 can be taken concurrently, or instructor's permission.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the arthropods and insects found in forest and range communities. Particular focus will be on insects that reduce commodity value, threaten human and animal health, or have beneficial effects in ecosystems. Methods to manipulate arthropod populations to achieve management goals are discussed.
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4.00 Credits
A survey of the beneficial and pathogenic microorganisms found in forests. Particular focus will be on pathogens that reduce commodity value and stand productivity, and microorganisms that have beneficial effects in forested ecosystems. Methods of detection and response to pathogen infestations will be examined. Prerequisite: Biology 389, which can be taken concurrently, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Natural resources and environmental ethics doctrines and applications with regard to laws and polices are examined. Introduction to laws, regulations, and policies that focus on natural resources and environmental concerns are the focus of this course.
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