30 courses with the subject NRM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NRM 140Natural Resource Conservation and Management3
Students will develop a basic understanding of natural resources and will investigate relationships between those resources and society while exploring issues related to their management (Liberal Studies C5).
NRM 150Career Opportunities in Natural Resources Management1
Exploration of varied career opportunities; career and program planning advisement; professional values and requirements; exposure to professionals in field. 2 lab/discussion/ demonstration.
Introduction to the data collection, analysis and presentation techniques used in Natural Resources Management. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab. (Liberal Studies C5).
Principles, methods, and applications of geospatial analysis in natural resource management. Discussion of and experience with the analysis and display of spatial data including introductory concepts of geographic information systems and remote sensing.
Measurement of terrestrial and aquatic resources including the use of equipment and basic data analysis. Basic land, climatic, hydrologic, and vegetative measurements used in resource management. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
The completion of, or concurrent enrollment in either MATH 170 or MATH 270 . Credits: 3
NRM 255Dendrology3
Identification of major forest trees; structure, distribution, and economic uses of major forest trees of the United States; emphasis on regional species. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab. (Liberal Studies C5).
NRM 330Introduction to Fish and Wildlife Ecology and Management3
Presents foundations of fish and wildlife ecology and management. Topics include history and legislation, population dynamics, habitat, conservation, and sampling techniques. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
GEOG 221 , or NRM 213 , or permission of instructor. Credits: 4
NRM 351Forest Ecology3
The study of forests as integrated ecological systems; energy transfer; nutrient cycling; communities; succession; disturbance; and their roles in productivity and management. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
NRM 210 and NRM 240 , or permission of instructor. Credits: 3
NRM 352Forest Resource Measurements3
Principles of applications in measuring forest resources. Measurements of trees and stands for volume, quality, growth, land areas, and other forest resources. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
The causes, development, quantification, and ecological consequences of spatial patterning on the landscape. Importance of scale; organism response to landscape patterns; natural- and human-caused disturbance.
Students will use the knowledge and skills gained in entry level wildlife and natural resource management courses to work through and problem solve a variety of wildlife case studies with an emphasis on management and policy related issues. Students will use team-based learning to research, design, implement and analyze survey and monitoring plans for a variety of wildlife species. Students will gain hands-on, practical skills related to assessing wildlife populations. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Junior Standing or permission of instructor. Credits: 3
NRM 444Applied Geographic Information Systems4
Enhances knowledge in the areas of data capture, database management, spatial analysis, and cartographic display. Project-based course capitalizing on the benefits of experiential learning. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Principles of silviculture and their applications to the major forest types of the United States. Site and management requirements of important tree species. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Principles of watershed management for analysis and control of water yield, timing, and quality in single- and multiple-use situations. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Integrative, interdisciplinary investigation into ecosystem habitats. Biophysical interactions and extrapolation of community to landscape level analysis. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.
( GEOG 324 or NRM 344 ) or permission of instructor. Credits: 4
NRM 476Contemporary Fisheries4
Biological concepts and alternative management practices involved in the protection, conservation, restoration, augmentation, and cultivation of fisheries resources. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, diversity, evolution, and conservation of mammals. Lab will focus on identification of mammals through skin/skull specimens and photo, field research techniques, and behavior. Field trips required. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Natural Resource Conservation and Management major and permission of instructor. Credits: 1-3, R6
NRM 481Independent Study1-3
Independent research or study in natural resource management for selected undergraduate students. Selection of subject area, nature of the research or study, and number of credit hours determined by student in conference with appropriate faculty member. S/U
NRM 483Applications in Forest Resource Management3
Students will participate in actual forest management activities in order to gain practical, hands-on experience in the design and implementation of resource management treatments.
This course is the culminating experience for Natural Resource majors. It is a guided original research project mentored by a faculty member. Students will integrate and apply knowledge and skills learned throughout the program to prepare for professional life after college. The work is expected to culminate in a written thesis and public presentation of results.
