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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An intermediate course that teaches the analysis of complex natural resource systems through case studies, with emphasis on the scientific basis of such systems, but including interactions with social factors. Prereq: NRC 301.
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3.00 Credits
Using an integrative systems approach, this course will generate a holistic framework of policy analysis related to natural resource conservation and management. Major integrative themes in this course will be economics, government, institutions, social, psychological, cultural and other human systems. Prereq: NRC 301 (no exceptions made).
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Study and independent work on selected problems related to conservation and management of natural resources. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Consent of appropriate instructor.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
A field-based learning experience in natural resources under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Consent of instructor and department chair, and completion of a departmental learning contract.
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4.00 Credits
A survey of the identifying characteristics and evolutionary relationships among groups of vascular plants, concentrating on important families in the temperate flora of eastern North America. Students will gain experience in species identification and in the use of important tools and references of field botany. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours; plus two Saturday field trips. Prereq: BIO 150, 151, 152 and 153; or one course in introductory botany; or consent of instructor. (Same as BIO 420G.)
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3.00 Credits
A course emphasizing the physical, chemical, and biochemical make-up of soil/water systems and the information required to predict chemical fate in the environment. Emphasis is placed on the relationships describing mineral solubility, sorption and exchange reactions, redox reactions, volatility, and biochemical cycling. Prereq: CHE 105, 107, 115; two semesters of college biology. (Same as PLS 450G.)
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3.00 Credits
Basic concepts of natural wetland ecosystems, their importance, functions, and major features used for their identification and classification. Application of basic hydrology, hydrophytic vegetation and hydric soil indicators for identification of jurisdictional wetlands utilizing documentation and analysis of field collected data. Three laboratory exercises and four short field trips required. Prereq: PLS 366 or consent of instructor. (Same as PLS 455G.)
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3.00 Credits
Important aspects of the functions of natural and constructed wetlands as water purifiers. Principles and mechanisms of the purification process, design, construction, operation and management criteria for efficient usage. Case studies and design problems of constructed wetlands on mining, agricultural, industrial and municipal wastewater treatment applications. Two all day field trips are required. Prereq: PLS 366 or consent of instructor. (Same as PLS 456G.)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply the skills and information acquired in previous courses to a real world natural resource problem. The class will focus on a single current natural resource conflict in Kentucky and will research the issue in depth, using a variety of techniques, including library research, interviews, and data collection and analysis. In addition to research and problem-solving skills, written and oral skills will be emphasized. Lecture, one hour; laboratory, four hours per week. Prereq: NRC 301, NRC 385, and senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Resource management with emphasis on principles and methods of soil application of wastes (agricultural, industrial, and municipal). Topics include chemical and biological systems; soil and plant management; development, monitoring, and record keeping. Prereq: PLS 366. (Same as PLS 477G.)
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