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2.00 Credits
The course introduces the science and practice of forestry to students with little or no previous knowledge of the subject. The material presented will provide an overview of forestry so as to inform the student of basic concepts, terminology, practices, issues and opportunities.(F, Sp)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces land use planning history, as well as current theories and methods. Important physical, natural, and spatial components will be included by incorporating a capability analysis approach to determine proper development options based on site characteristics. Rural and urban development patterns are studied along with local land use controls, including zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations.(F, Sp)
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1.00 Credits
This course provides the basics of chainsaw operation, maintenance, directional felling, and safety presented in the context of its use in natural resource management. The course is based on the nationally recognized "Game of Logging" (GOL) chainsaw training program. A directional felling and safety competition determines the two students eligible to represent UWRF in the National GOL Collegiate Competition. (F)
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3.00 Credits
This course presents an essential foundation for critical thinking and professional development in the environmental science and management field. The course explores the broad spectrum of philosophical, historical, and technical issues pertaining to the management of natural resources and the people using those resources in a sustainable manner. Selective topics will include a critique of professionalism, sustainable development, environmental ethics, biodiversity, environmental quality standards, risk management, cost/benefit analysis, carrying capacity, limits of acceptable change, and ecosystem management. It will also focus on administrative structures currently in place for selecting the appropriate management responses necessary to address the complexity of environmental and social circumstances faced by governmental and non-governmental agencies. Prerequisite: ESM 105 and 151, or consent of instructor. (F)
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course entails an off-campus occupational work experience for the student. It involves full-time or part-time employment with a cooperating agency or firm to enhance career development and placement. Prerequisites: 30 cr. and consent of director and faculty coordinator.(F, Sp, SS)
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3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
Students collect and use data to analyze a community. By performing a community survey, they learn proper research design and sampling techniques. Using data collected, they perform various analyses using statistical software. Students also use Census data to analyze population change, local economics, and the availability of social services. (Sp)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to meet the certification requirement for teacher education candidates as specified by the state of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Environmental Education rule. The course will investigate the following environmental issues: the ecosystem, population, food production, energy, natural resource depletion, land use and misuse, and sources of environmental impact. Teaching methodologies will be presented to incorporate environmental content into the curriculum. Field trips required. Co-listed as GEOG 300/500. Special course fee required. Prerequisites: Must be admitted to TED. (F, Sp, SS)
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3.00 Credits
Designed to provide an overview of the philosophy, history, programming and leadership of outdoor adventure education (OAE),this course will: 1) analyze how OAE has evolved as a medium for individual and group development; 2) familiarize students withthe standard programs of Outward Bound, the National Outdoor Leadership School and special focus on the curriculum of the Wilderness Education Association; 3) examine the theory and practice of leadership in OAE with emphasis on judgment and decision-making; and 4) provide practical lab experiences that will enhance student leadership ability when applied to group dynamics, wilderness tripping logistics and other skills. Special course fee required. Prerequisite: P ED 201 or 202 or permission of instructor. Co-listed as P ED/ESM 301. (F)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides in-depth analyses of natural resource and land use planning policies and their formulation at the various levels of government. The historical development and current framework of public policy are investigated and specific foundational legislation critiqued. Prerequisite: ESM 151. (F)
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