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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Three hours of lecture and discussion per week. Students will improve their skills in technical reporting by preparing a manuscript suitable for submission to a scientific journal. Topics include selection of an appropriate journal, design of effective figures and tables, sequential preparation of sections of the manuscript, writing tips, peer review and ethical issues. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours of lecture and discussion per week. The conduct of scientific research in natural resources. Students design research questions and write a feasible research proposal. Issues include researchable questions, scientific literature, theory, practice, design, measurement, and analysis. Fall. Pre- or co-requisite(s): Graduate student standing.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Examination of theoretical foundations of the use of reason, the scientific method, and deductive reasoning in advancing human knowledge and understanding. Investigation of theories of scientific progress and scientists' role in testing, refuting, subdividing, and superseding theory. Analysis of major political science, economic, and behavioral foundations of natural resources and environmental policy, such as rational choice theory, game theory, institutionalism, systems theory, and chaos theory. Research papers required. Spring Prerequisite: A graduate course in public policy, natural resources policy or environmental policy.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours of lecture and discussion per week. Course takes a social history approach to examine the working principles forming the foundation for natural resource and environmental policies. These principles will be directed toward an appreciation of the institutional context for the domestic and global natural resource and environmental issues, and an understanding of the values, institutions, policies and rules, which govern societies and their relationship to their environment. Fall. Note: Highly desired is previous coursework in public policy, natural resource or environmental policy, environmental law, public administration or property law.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours of seminar per week. A transdisciplinary approach to understand the interface of human and ecological systems, includes concepts and methods of ecologists, economists, and social scientists. Focus is on historical, conceptual and epistemological foundations. Draws on contemporary economic and policy thought, evolutionary biology, ecology, systems theory, social psychology, and environmental ethics. Spring. Prerequisite: Graduate coursework in ecology or economics; doctoral student standing, or permission of instructor.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Lectures, seminars, and discussion. Advanced topics in resource management and policy. Check schedule of classes for details of subject matter. Fall and/or Spring.
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1.00 Credits
Individual presentation and group discussion concerning current topics of concern to natural resources or their management. Fall and Spring.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Special investigation and analysis of forest resource management topics. A study plan and a final written report are required. Fall and Spring.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Professional experience which applies, enriches, or complements formal coursework. Restricted to graduate students in Forest Resource Management. Graded on an "S/U" basis. Fall, Spring and Summer.
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6.00 - 12.00 Credits
Professional experience which applies, enriches, or complements formal coursework. Restricted to M.S. students in Option 2. Graded on an "S/U" basis. Fall, Spring and Summer.
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