Social science theories and their application to environmental issues. Analysis of issues using theories of government, economics, and social movements. Emphasis on integrating frameworks to analyze environmental issues. Prerequisite: NR 1020 or NR 1090.
This course is designed for students who want to develop basic competency in designing, conducting and interpreting statistical analyses for environmental applications. Students will be introduced to experimental design and sampling, data interpretation, description and visualization, distributions and probability, and common inferential tests. Students will leave the class with the ability to assess and conduct a wide range of common statistical analyses independently using the R and R Studio. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Understanding and application of computer-based, geographically-referenced information systems. Prerequisite: Minimum Sophomore standing.
Special topics in natural resources beyond the scope of existing formal courses.
On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion
Analysis of the interaction between science and politics in ecosystem management. Consideration of various types of science and their roles in shaping environmental management, politics, and policy. Interdisciplinary application of course concepts to case studies of complex ecological problems. Prerequisites: NR 2030, NR 2040.
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Research for the Master's Thesis.
Research for the Master's Project.
An advanced exploration of ecological/systems thinking, sustainability, leadership skills, and leveraging change; offering students the opportunity to integrate these concepts and skills through an applied leadership practicum. Prerequisite: NR 6880.
Graduate topics and material that may eventually develop into a regular course offering.
A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Research for the Doctoral Dissertation.