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5.00 Credits
Introduction to forest ecosystems, including tree anatomy, growth dynamics, and role of disturbances in stand development. Management strategies to promote desired forest characteristics presented and analyzed. Examination of old growth forest ecosystems and consideration of future management options. Prerequisites: ENGL& 101, MATH 099, and the ability to move through and work in dense forest over steep terrain for long time periods under challenging climatic conditions. (Formerly ENV 201L.) (NS)
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5.00 Credits
Introduction to the compositional, structural, and functional elements of old growth forest ecosystems and field methods. Students work with scientists collecting old growth field data in pristine forests. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and the ability to work in rugged field conditions, under a challenging climate, all day. (E)
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5.00 Credits
Examines the interactions between fish, their habitats and human harvest. Includes an overview of aquatic ecology and an introduction to fisheries management. Involves moderately strenuous field activities, such as hiking and wading in streams. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101, and AMATH 121 or equivalent. (NS)
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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
Provides opportunity to explore a wide variety of specialized topics in environmental science. Courses offered by topic. Participants may take more than one topic for credit, provided additional credits are taken in different topics. (Formerly ENV 260.) (E)
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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
Introduction to the science of applied forest ecology and creation of forested environments to create conditions to support biodiversity. Students apply basic principles from forest ecology, statistics, and field methods, working as forest technicians measuring the forest and associated vegetation, soil, invertebrates, and small mammals. Prerequisite: ENVS 201L and ability to work in rugged field terrain for 8 hours or longer, or instructor permission. (Formerly ENV 262.) (E)
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5.00 Credits
Ecological interactions between specific marine habitats and their biological communities. Includes field trips to local marine environments. (Formerly ENV 270L.) (E)
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5.00 Credits
Introduction to ecological restoration of damaged ecosystems. Examines current techniques of restoration and the complex ecological interactions that must be addressed. Explores the social, philosophical, biological, political, and regulatory forces that impact the success of restoration projects. Prerequisites: MATH 099; BIOL& 221L or BIOL& 100L. (Formerly ENV 274L.) (E)
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5.00 Credits
Introduction to ecological research through direct experience with established field and lab methods in the natural resource sciences. Explores scientific method, hypothesis testing, sampling, experimental design, the role of questionnaires, remote sensing, GIS, and population measures. Prerequisite: FISH 200 or MATH& 146 (may be enrolled concurrently) and one of BIOL& 221L, BIOL& 100L, or BOT 101L. (Formerly ENV 282L.) (E)
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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
Students serve as active members on research teams working to advance knowledge in environmental science. Depending upon the project, students will participate in hypothesis formation, experimental design, data collection, analysis, and determination of conclusions. Prerequisites determined by instructor. (Formerly ENV 290.) (E)
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1.00 - 15.00 Credits
For persons for whom English is a non-native language. Includes practice in reading, writing, speaking, listening, pronunciation, and interaction skills. Course is open entry.
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