13 courses with the subject ENRM, 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.
ENRM 512Altered Ecosystems This course explores the ecological implications of abrupt natural4
and anthropogenic changes to ecosystems. A major focus will be on how ecosystems respond to these changes over time. Topics covered in this course will include concepts in classical ecology, ecosystem ecology, as well as contemporary theories on restoration ecology. Focus on local altered ecosystem case studies will aid to reinforce principles of ecosystem ecology and field trips to local sites will be used for student projects.
ethics, economics and anthropology. The major course objective is the exploration of conservation complexities--important for successful conservation efforts. Other objectives are to gain an understanding of extinction, community conservation, population genetics and demography.
ENRM 526Wildlife Techniques The overall goal of this hybrid course is for students to become2
familiar with a variety of laboratory and field techniques for wildlife and natural resource research and management. This course is not comprehensive, rather, our goal is to expose you to the applications, assumptions, and limitations of many common techniques you may encounter as a wildlife professional. The course addresses techniques to measure population size, habitat assessment and environmental impacts as well as recording animal behavior. In-field data collection, data entry, and management are emphasized throughout the course. Students also receive IACUC training. NOTE: This course will be delivered in a hybrid format with the first portion conducted asynchronously online and the second in-person in the classroom/field.
ENRM 533Advanced Plant Ecology In this course we will analyze and explore how plants interact4
with their living and non-living environments in ways that influence their distribution and abundance. We will study and practice methods of plant community analysis and description (i.e. vegetation analysis) as well as principles of the scientific method inherent to our understanding of plant communities.
ENRM 534Plant Conservation Practicum At the heart of most in-situ biological conservation is2
the conservation of primary producers. To conserve any species, we must conserve plants. This course will explore and analyze the relevant practical and ethical concerns around plant conservation, the tools and methods for planning and executing plant conservation, and several specific plant conservation case studies. NOTE: This course will be delivered in a hybrid format with the first portion conducted asynchronously online and the second in-person in the classroom/field.
ENRM 535Advanced Quantitative Ecology The goal of the course is to advance student4
understanding of a broad range of numerical and graphical techniques used to analyze complex dataset in the natural sciences. Students will learn the context to properly apply these techniques to address research questions. The purview is ecological; but is applicable to all other quantitative endeavors.
ENRM 536Advanced Plant Diversity This course explores the diversity of plants through the4
scientific field of plant systematics, and in particular, through the practice of plant taxonomy: the description, identification, naming, and classification of plants. We will focus our attention on studying and identifying the regional flora as well as the major vascular plant families through a combination of field and literature study.
ENRM 537Environmental Policy & Planning This course in environmental policy and planning3
will explore theories of the policy process, environmental regulations, environmental impact assessment, negotiation and mediation, the dominant political actors as they apply to environmental conflicts in the US.
ENRM 540Watershed Monitoring The focus of this course is monitoring ecological health of3
watersheds through assessments of riverine ecosystems. The course presents advanced principles of watershed ecology, field techniques, and analytical methods to conduct ecological assessments. These skills are essential for documenting conditions, monitoring the health of our nation's aquatic resources under Clean Water Act mandates, and evaluating effectiveness of stream restoration projects. NOTE: This course will be delivered in a hybrid format with the first portion conducted asynchronously online and the second in-person in the classroom/field.
ENRM 570Field Herpetology Field Herpetology focuses on techniques, methods, data collection3
and best practices for working with amphibians and reptiles in a scientific context. This course will address aspects of field work with amphibians and reptiles as it relates to ecology, physiology and conservation efforts. This is a hands-on experience intended to provide skills and knowledge related to identifying local taxa. Students will apply this knowledge by developing and carrying out a short independent research project. NOTE: This course will be delivered in a hybrid format with the first portion conducted asynchronously online and the second portion in-person in the classroom/field.
ENRM 577Geospatial Ecology & Remote Sensing This course will cover Habitat Suitability3
Analysis; Land Use Land Cover Change/Climate Dynamics; Spatial Statistical Models; Geographic Information Science for NEPA and ESA review; and automating GIS processing using R, Python, and ArcGIS.
ENRM 598Appl Ecol & Nat Res Mgmt Capstone II The capstone project could be a research1-3
paper or a report resulting from an internship. The goal of the Capstone Experience in the Master of Applied Ecology and Natural Resource Management is to give students an interdisciplinary real-world experience. The intent of the course is to introduce relatively minimal new material, but rather have the students work independently, utilizing skills they have learned during their tenure at Juniata College. Prerequisite: ENRM- 597. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
