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2.00 Credits
This field trip will provide a broad and comprehensive perspective on natural resource management issues in the Western United States. We will meet with public land management officials, representatives from nongovernment organizations, and private individuals to explore the challenges of managing public land and water resources. Cross-listed with NRM 597. Offered spring/summer semester. Prerequisite: NRM 496 or permission of instructor.
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Prerequisite: NRM 496 or permission of instructor.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Research conducted individually with faculty supervision and/or in cooperation with other majors in resource management. Research projects and credit hours must be approved by the appropriate faculty before registration. Limits: Three credits toward major or minor; five credits of NRM 490 plus NRM 499 toward major or three toward minor. Prerequisite: Junior standing in resource management.
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Prerequisite: Junior standing in resource management.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of techniques used in the management, research, and conservation of wildlife species. Introduces the fundamental concepts of wildlife management, including wildlife habitat requirements, evaluation of habitat suitability, interpretation of data analysis techniques, and applied techniques of habitat and population management. Cross-listed with BIO 408, BIO 508, and NRM 408. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of fire as an ecological and biophysical process, its interactions with and effects on a variety of ecosystem components, and its use as a resource management tool. A National Wildfire Coordinating Group Certification (RX - 310 Introduction to Fire Effects) is granted upon successful course completion. Cross-listed with NRM 415, BIO 415, and BIO 515. Offered winter semester.
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3.00 Credits
Learn about the challenges of managing wildland recreation that both meets the needs of users and preserves the ecological health of ecosystems. Learn techniques to manage dispersed recreation that occurs on public lands and waters and how to limit their impact on visitors and soil, vegetation, water, and wildlife. Cross-listed with NRM 420. Offered fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
Study of how natural resource policy is developed and implemented in the United States. Focuses on public policies toward renewable resources such as forests, biodiversity, land, recreation, and water. Includes foundations of the American legal system, choice of policy instruments, and basic methods of policy analysis. Part of the Sustainability Issue. (4-0-0) Cross-listed with NRM 451. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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0.50 - 4.00 Credits
An introduction to traditional and contemporary forestry practices including tree identification, silviculture, and vegetation measurements. Course emphasizes integration of established practices with the concepts of sustainable forestry and ecosystem management. The presentation, discussion, and synthesis of new approaches to the management of forest ecosystems will be especially stressed. Cross-listed with NRM 462. Offered winter semester.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the principles of fisheries science and management. The focus is on the process and tools for managing fish populations and their habitats as well as emphasizing quantitative and sampling methods for fisheries assessment. Cross-listed with NRM 472. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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3.00 Credits
Wise management of aquatic ecosystems is a pressing need with societal demands on freshwater increasing. This class allows for hands-on experience developing and implementing a management plan in a local setting by linking an understanding of aquatic ecosystem structure and function with management, restoration, and protection. Offered winter of even-numbered years. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
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Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
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0.50 - 9.00 Credits
Lecture, discussion, laboratory, or field experience (or any combination of the preceding) in specific areas of resource management. One to four credits.
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