NRM 140 The Climatic Factor. A study of the atmosphere, broad aspects of weather and climate, microclimatology, the geography of climate and effects on terrain, vegetation, and people. Fulfills Physical Sciences Foundation. (3-0-2). Four credits. Offered fall, winter, and occasional summer semesters.
NRM 150 Introduction to Natural Resources. Survey of natural resource issues and environ- mental problems. Uses an integrated approach involving concepts from natural and social sciences to provide a foundation for understanding past, present, and future natural resource issues, including biodiversity, land use, water and air pollution, human population, energy use and waste management. (0-3-0). Three credits. Offered winter semester.
NRM 180 Special Topics. Lecture, discussion, laboratory, or field experience (or any combi- nation of the preceding) in specific areas of resource management. Prerequisite: variable. One to four credits.
NRM 240 Principles of Climatology. The atmosphere, broad aspects of weather and climate, microclimatology and paleoclimatology. Instrumentation, data presentation, ecoclimate, and microclimatological field observations. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips. Prerequisite: One course in natural science. (3-0-2). Four credits.
NRM 250 Resource Measurement and Maps. Techniques of field reconnaissance survey and sampling on a quantitative basis, including land survey, mapping, and map interpretation, plot and plotless sampling, and establishment of data points. (2-0-6). Four credits. Offered fall semester.
NRM 280 Special Topics. Lecture, discussion, laboratory, or field experience (or any combi- nation of the preceding) in specific areas of resource management. Prerequisite: variable. One to four credits.
NRM 281 Principles of Soil Science. Aspects of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils. Prerequisites: High school chemistry or CHM 109 and GEO 111. (3-0-3). Four credits. Offered fall semester.
NRM 320 Introduction to Resource Systems. Basic principles, terminology, and methodology for the analysis and modeling of resource systems, including natural environments and human ecosystems. Prerequisite: BIO 215 and MTH 122. (2-0-3). Three credits. Offered winter semester.
NRM 330 Environmental Pollution. Investigation of causes and effects of water, soil and air pollution. Prevention and management of pollution will be discussed and examined from natural and social science perspectives. Design of impact assessment studies, data interpretation and laboratory methods. Topics may include waste disposal, acid depositon, climate change, toxicology and risk assessment. Prerequisites: CHM 109 or 116; BIO 215 (recommended). (2-0-3). Three credits. Offered winter semester.
NRM 350 Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing of the Environment. Theoretical consid- erations and practical applications in the use of remote sensing in terrain evaluation and environmental inventory, including aerial photography, landsat imagery, thermal infrared and radar imagery. Prerequisite: 250, GEO 111, or permission of the instructor. (2-0-4). Four credits. Offered winter semester.
NRM 380 Special Topics. Lecture, discussion, laboratory, or field experience (or any combi- nation of the preceding) in specific areas of resource management. Prerequisite:J unior or senior status in biology, geology, resource management, or permission of instructor. One to four credits.
NRM 395 GIS Applications in Resource Management. Explores applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in natural resources management. Students will work on projects and examine several case studies in which GIS is used for the management of natural resources, including watershed analysis, environmental impact of timber sales, habitat loss, and endangered species conservation. Prerequisites: GPY 307 and NRM 250 or permission of instructor. (2-0-3). Offered winter semesters.
NRM 399 Readings in Resource Management. Independent readings on selected topics. Credit and topic must be arranged with the appropriate staff member before registering. One to three credits (no more than three credits can be applied to the major, none to the minor). Offered every semester.
NRM 451 Natural Resource Policy. Study of how natural resource policy is developed and implemented in the U.S. The evolution of public policies with respect to public land acquisition and disposal, forestry, rangeland, minerals, parks, wilderness, fisheries, wildlife, and water are discussed. Part of Earth and Environment theme. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (4-0-0). Four credits. Offered fall semester.
NRM 452 Watershed and Wetland Management. Theory and application of wild land and urban hydrology, including the values of watersheds and wetlands as domestic ecosystems. Prerequisites: GEO 111, MTH 122 or 125, NRM 281. (3-0-3). Four credits. Offered fall semester.
NRM 462 Forest Ecosystem Management. Traditional forestry practices will be introduced, with emphasis on how established practices can be integrated with the concepts of sustain- able forestry and ecosystem management. The presentation, discussion, and synthesis of new approaches to the management of forest ecosystems will be especially stressed. Prereq- uisites: BIO 215 and junior or senior standing in biology or natural resources management, or permission of instructor. (3-0-3). Four credits. Offered winter semester.
NRM 480 Special Topics. Lecture, discussion, laboratory, or field experience (or any combi- nation of the preceding) in specific areas of resource management. Prerequisite: variable. One to four credits.
NRM 481 Soilscapes and Soil Classification. Processes of soil formation, the occurrence of soils of the landscape, and soil classification. Prerequisite: 281. (3-0-3). Four credits. Offered fall semester.
NRM 484 Land Reclamation. Concepts and processes used in land reclamation, emphasizing soils and landforms disturbed by such activities as mining, construction, and agriculture; the techniques of revegetation of these soils. Prerequisites: 281 and BIO 215. (3-0-3). Four credits. Offered winter semester.
NRM 490 Internship in Resource Management. Internships are available in all areas of specialization. Location of placement and credit must be arranged with the appropriate faculty before registration. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status in resource management. Offered each semester. One to five credits (no more than five credits in 490 and 499 can be applied to the major; three to the minor).
NRM 495 Trends in Natural Resource Management (Capstone). A comprehensive and inte- grative analysis of the fundamental assumptions, issues and problems of natural resources management. Examines the historical roots of natural resource management, identifies factors that caused natural resource management to change, and explores proposals for managing natural resources in the future. Prerequisites: Completion of 20 credits in NRM, STA 215. (0-4-0). Four credits. Offered winter semesters.
NRM 499 Research in Resource Management. 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. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status in resource management. One to three credits. Limits: Three credits toward major or minor; five credits of 490 plus 499 toward major or three toward minor.
NRM 580 Special Topics. Lecture, discussion, laboratory, or field experience (or any combi- nation of the preceding) in specific areas of resource management. Prerequisite: variable. One to four credits.
NRM 680 Special Topics. Lecture, discussion, laboratory, or field experience (or any combi- nation of the preceding) in specific areas of resource management. Prerequisite: variable. One to four credits.
