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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Survey of the distributions and life histories of North American big game species. Productivity, food habits, economic significance, and management will be examined. Will include a study of current management strategies employed on deer farms in North America with a focus on the Texas deer industry and impacts on traditional wildlife management. Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in WSES 2322 and 8 hours of advanced WSES courses, or approval of the instructor. Modest cost of field trips will be borne by the student.
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3.00 Credits
A study of major wild bird groups, their interactions with their environment, and how these interactions can be manipulated to achieve management objectives. Course emphasis will be on species of conservation significance, including game, nongame, and vulnerable species. Major topics will include population management of migratory and non-migratory birds, habitat management, and wildlife policy consideration unique to bird conservation. Modest cost of field trips will be borne by the student. Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in WSES 2322, junior classification or higher, or approval of the instructor.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
A study of the food beliefs and practices of the major ethnic and religious groups in the U. S. and the nutritional implications of these food practices, a cultural analysis of American food trends; ethnic issues and dietary changes; and research methods in food habits. Lab fee: $25
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3.00 Credits
A field course in which students capture, measure, and mark animals; collect descriptive measures of vegetation that characterizes wildlife habitat; and record field observations using a journal. This course requires a one-week field trip at student's expense (in addition to the field experience fee). Field experience fee: $75. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in WSES 2322 or approval of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course will be conducted at various sites outside the United States. The goal of this course will be to introduce students to the natural resources of other countries, with a focus on wildlife and ecosystem management and conservation in the context of continued development. We will address issues such as human-wildlife conflicts, the role of wildlife in ecotourism activities, the provision of ecosystem services by wild animals, and the management of wildlife on both public and private lands. Enrollment in this course requires a significant study abroad program fee. May be repeated for credits when topics vary. Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This is the field component to WSES 4341, where students will engage in hands-on activities geared toward understanding the biology of local wildlife populations and associated management issues. Enrollment in this course requires a significant study abroad program fee. May be repeated for credits when topics vary. Requires concurrent enrollment in the relevant section of WSES 4341. Prerequisite: approval of the instructor.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course will survey issues surrounding food production and examine the environmental and social impact of current food production systems. Specific emphasis will be placed on emerging trends to increase the sustainability of food production, distribution, and consumption. This course includes a laboratory field component and will require some field work outside normal class times. Prerequisite WSES 1307. Lab fee: $25
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Technological advancements in DNA sequencing are producing a much more complete picture of how diverse, ubiquitous, and important microbes are in all living systems. This course will provide students with an overview of the roles that microbes play in human health, agricultural production, and ecosystem functionality. A laboratory component will include massively parallel DNA sequencing and microbial community analysis of niche environments utilizing millions of DNA sequence tags. Prerequisite: BIOL 3407. Lab fee: $25
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Provides an understanding of plant nutrition, soil nutrient cycling, and nutrient management. Includes discussion of soil biological, physical, and chemical properties and interactions with nutrient availability to crops and nutrient fate in the environment. Students will identify plant nutrition/soil fertility problems and recommend corrective action, identify soil and nutrient management. Prerequisite: WSES 3401. Lab fee: $25.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Formally arranged and approved on-the-job training with a cooperating sponsor in government of private sector of the natural resources or environmental field. A minimum of 40 hours of training is required for each hour of academic credit. A maximum of six hours of credit may be earned. Oral and written reports of the experience are required. Field experience fee: $30. Prerequisite: advanced standing and approval of the instructor. Lab fee: $30
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