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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with the basic information necessary to manage a woodlot. The primary emphasis is on maximizing timber production. Other concerns such as wildlife, aesthetics, water resource protection and recreation are also considered. Topics in this course include: measuring a woodlot, treatments to improve woodlot productivity, government programs to assist forest landowners, timber sales and development of a management plan. The labs involve visiting a variety of different woodlot situations to illustrate and apply concepts presented in class. Prerequisite: ESM 109 or consent of instructor. (F)
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4.00 Credits
The course is a study of the hydrologic cycle with emphasis on precipitation measurement and analysis, estimation and prediction of surface runoff, evaporation and evapotranspiration processes, and storage and movement of surface water, soil water and groundwater. Role of lakes and wetlands in the hydrologic cycle is discussed. Impact of point and nonpoint sources on surface water and ground water quality are considered.(F, Sp)
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
An additional off-campus occupational work experience for the student. Involves full-time or part-time employment with a cooperating agency or firm. Prerequisites: Ag. 270 and consent of director and faculty coordinator. (F, Sp, SS)
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
The research component of the Semester Abroad program. A semester of directed research in a European country. Taken in conjunction with International Studies 377/577. Prerequisites: participation in the Spring Semester Abroad orientation seminar; 2.25 GPA; junior or senior standing.(F)
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3.00 Credits
The framework and methodologies of comprehensive planning are explored in detail and presented within the contexts of Wisconsin's Smart Growth initiative and as it applies to natural resources management. Comprehensive plan elements are identified, along with data gathering, analysis, and integration procedures. First had experiences in formulating comprehensive plans are included. Prerequisites: ESM 151 and 305, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The course includes study of the physical and chemical behavior of environmental contaminants, the governing principles of contaminant migration and the impacts of contaminants on major environmental media: surface waters, ground waters, soil and the atmosphere. Topics will also include primary sources of contamination as well as human health and economic impacts. Prerequisites ESM 105, CHEM 122 or 112/117, BIOL 100 or 150, MATH 147 or 166. A course in statistics is suggested.
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3.00 Credits
This course prepares students to understand and apply knowledge of: governmental institutions that create laws; property law principles; the current legal trends in public vs. private property rights; and, legal research and analysis so that students can conduct and apply their own research/anaylsis pertaining to land use planning and to sustainable agriculture. Prerequisites: AGEC 230 or ESM 303 or consent of instructor. (Sp)
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1.00 Credits
This is a writing intensive course. This course provides resource management majors the opportunities to conceive, research, organize, and communicate their findings in both a technically written report and formal seminar presentation. Employment preparation activities, including resume writing and interviewing skills development will be incorporated. Prerequisite: senior standing. (F,Sp)
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Students will pursue independent field problems, laboratory work or library research. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and consent of instructor. (F, 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. Also as BIOL 500 and ESM 500. Prerequisite: TED 211 or 212 or consent of instructor. Special course fee required.
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