Forestry and Natural Resources
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FNR 2062 | Forests for the Future
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course explores changing environmental values that drive and shape ecotourism in Florida, the United States, and the world. It introduces the concept of ecotourism and natural resources management and explores sustainable development, how ecotourism fits into traditional land management and specific applications of ecotourism.
Credits: 3
Fall, Spring, and Summer B offering.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 3002C | Foundations in Natural Resources & Conservation
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an overview of the history of forestry and conservation in the US and world; will review the basic principles of forest biology, ecology, silviculture and natural resource management; will facilitate student interactions with forestry and natural resource professionals; and will introduce students to basic field, research, communications and computer skills that will be an integral part of the Forest Resources and Conservation major.
Credits: 3, Non-majors may register for 1 credit version.
Offered in Summer B.
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- FNR 3002C - Foundations in Natural Resources & Conservation Syllabus (3 Credits
- FNR 3002C - Foundations in Natural Resources & Conservation Syllabus (1 Credit)
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course includes required field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 3003C | Silviculture
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Principles governing establishment, treatment and control of forest stands; natural and artificial regeneration systems; intermediate cuttings and cultural operations.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: basic ecology course (FOR3153C or PCB3043C suggested)
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, spring, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 3004 | Forests, Conservation, & People
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A general background course for non-FRC students interested in management, use and conservation of forest resources. Topics include resource description, historical perspectives, current issues, forest biology and management principles.
Credits: 3
Spring and Summer B offering.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course includes required field participation.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, spring, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 3020 | Professional Practice in Natural Resources
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prepares students for professional success, with emphasis on careers involving fieldwork. Addresses securing your first position (resume, interviewing, etc.), professional ethics and practice (ethical frameworks, work-life balance, etc.), and avenues for advancement (references, professional organizations, etc.). Intended for Forest Resources and Conservation, Natural Resource Conservation, and related majors.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior in the Forest Resources and Conservation or Natural Resource Conservation major. Requires 3AG-FRC or 3AG-NRC classification, or higher.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course does not include lab/field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Kristina Haselier
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FNR 3131C | Dendrology of Forest Plants
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Provides students with a basic understanding of the classification, nomenclature, morphology, ecological relationships, associations and uses of the major forest tree and shrub species of North America.
Credits: 3
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 3133C | Tree Biology
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A study of tree structure and function with relationships to forest environments and forestry practices.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BOT2010C or BSC2011C and junior standing in FRC or NRC major
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course includes required field trips
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 3173 | Florida Forest Communities
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, you will learn to recognize some Florida forest communities and the dominant trees and common plants that grow in them. Using basic principles of plant taxonomy and tree identification skills, students will recognize common forest trees in Florida using visual physical plant characteristics coupled with habitat cues and tree species groupings.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: n/a
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course does not include lab/field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- fall, online or flexible, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 3400C | Forest Resources Information Systems
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to the concepts, principles and applications of geographic information systems, remote sensing, and global positioning systems, emphasizing applications in forest resource management.
Credits: 3
Offered in Summer B
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- Required fieldwork can be conducted independently.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, online-or-flexible, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Joe Aufmuth
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FNR 3410C | Natural Resource Sampling
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Basic concepts of sampling. Design of cost-effective sample surveys. Sampling methodology applicable to natural resources: simple random, stratified, systematic, multi-phase and multi-stage. Cluster sampling, ratio, regression and difference estimation. Line transects. Computer simulation of sampling methods. Intro to remote sensing, geographic information and global positioning systems.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: STA 2023
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 3411 | Forest Mensuration
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Forest resource measurements; log and tree content estimation; forest inventory techniques; stand growth and yield.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FNR3410C (or equivalent)
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course includes required field participation.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, spring, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 3500C | Forest Ecology
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Ecological principles and their application to the management of forests; major sections include tree population and forest community dynamics, and ecosystem processes.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: biology or botany course (BSC 2010/2010L suggested)
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course may include required field participation.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, undergraduate, online-or-flexible
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 3602 | Society & Natural Resources
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides a foundation for understanding how society perceives and values natural resources both in North America and around the globe. We will explore the institutions that oversee and manage our environment, using current issues as examples of community and social change, and stressing the important role of communication and education with the public and stakeholders. Many natural resources issues are confusing, complicated, and exacerbated by a lack of thoughtful, helpful communication with the public. We will consider the factors that result in these conflicting interests and discuss potential paths for working with complex human and natural resource systems.
Credits: 3
Offered in Gainesville and at the WFREC in Milton, FL.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, spring, undergraduate, online-or-flexible
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 3622L | Fire Ecology & Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A detailed study of the ecological aspects of fire and fire management techniques including assessment of prescribed burning plans, comparison of present day and historical fire policies and use, critical factors influencing fire behavior and effects, and wildfire control and operations.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: FOR 3153C or PCB 3034C or PCB 4044C, or the equivalent
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course. See FOR 3214L for lab information.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, online-or-flexible, spring, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 3622L | Fire Ecology & Management Lab
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A laboratory to assess, design, and participate in the application of prescribed fire in forest ecosystem research and management.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: FOR 3153C or PCB 3034C or PCB 4044C, or the equivalent
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This lab/field course is associated with FOR 3214.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, spring, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 4010 | Ecology & Restoration of Longleaf Pine Ecosystems
COURSE DESCRIPTION
History, structure, importance, ecology, restoration and management techniques, ownership patterns, and policy implications.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ecology course
Offered in even years.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- undergraduate, online-or-flexible, spring
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 4070C | Environmental Education Program Development
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A comprehensive approach to program development, from needs assessment to evaluation, will be applied to non-formal environmental opportunities. Existing and developing programs will be analyzed, with emphasis on the role of participation and indicators in meeting environmental objectives. Required field trips will be scheduled.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: recommended EDG 2930 and/or WIS 5423; Coreq: FNR 4343L.
Offered odd years.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- Labs and live participation may be required in non-online sections.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, online-or-flexible, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 4080 | Sustainable Ecotourism Development
COURSE DESCRIPTION
An interdisciplinary and applicable study of the tools and techniques and managers and planners use to provide sustainable ecotourism opportunities in Florida and worldwide. Topics include integrating ecotourism with other resource uses, landscape level ecotourism planning, sustainable community development, minimizing and monitoring ecotourism impacts, and creating a diversity of ecotourism opportunities.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: LEI 4833 (recommended)
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, online or flexible, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 4304C | Urban Forestry
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to the nature, scope, and components of the urban forest, including biology, culture, and protection and aspects of management, planning and policy.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: senior standing in FRC or NRC major
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course includes required lab/fieldwork.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, spring, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 4343C | Forest Water Resources
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers watershed hydrology, balances and models; water quality parameters, processes and loading; ecosystem and watershed functions; and watershed resources management.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: SWS 3022 and SWS 3022L, or the equivalent.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- Yes
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- Face-to-face, spring semester
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Dr. Seyed Mohammad Moein Sadeghi
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FNR 4510 | Global Forests
COURSE DESCRIPTION
An analysis of the current status and trends of forest resource use and conservation on a global scale.
Credits: 3
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, spring, undergraduate, online-or-flexible
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 4621 | Forest Economics & Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A detailed study of stand and forest growth and development, planning principles, financial analysis, forest valuation, optimization within various constrained frameworks, analysis of forest management alternatives, and development of comprehensive harvest schedule models.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FOR 3162C
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, online or flexible, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 4623C | Integrated Natural Resource Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION
An integrative approach to the study of forest resource management for the production of multiple products, such as timber, recreation, wildlife, rangeland, utilizing the case study approach.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FOR 3162C
This course is offered face-to-face in Gainesville and at the WFREC in Milton, FL.
DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS
- FNR 4623C - Integrated Natural Resource Management Syllabus (Gainesville).pdf
- FNR 4623C - Integrated Natural Resource Management Syllabus (Milton).pdf
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course includes required lab/field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, spring, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 4624C | Field Operations for Management of Ecosystems
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Covers the common operations utilized by natural resource managers to manipulate ecosystems to reach a goal (commodity production, ecological enhancement, aesthetics, recreational opportunities, etc.). Addresses the use of heavy machinery, herbicides, and prescribed fire, and the regulations, contracting markets, and safety concerns governing each.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Senior standing in BS-FRC or BS-NRC majors
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course includes required lab/field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 4624C | Forest Health Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION
An integrated, tree- and forest-oriented study of forest health emphasizing the ecological and economic roles of the biotic agents and abiotic factors that incite dysfunction and the biological and ecological basis for the maintenance of forest health through integrated management of these agents and the forest.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FOR 3162C
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course includes required lab/field trips
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, spring, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Jeffrey Eickwort
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FNR 4660 | Natural Resource Policy & Economics
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Factors in evolution of forest, range, wildlife and related natural resources administration and policies in the United States; policy components; policy formation implementation, administration and change processes; introduction to criteria for evaluating effectiveness of policies and administration.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing
DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS
- FNR 4660 - Natural Resource Policy & Economics Syllabus (Face-to-Face).pdf
- FNR 4660 - Natural Resource Policy & Economics Syllabus (Online).pdf
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, undergraduate, online-or-flexible
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 4900 | Supervised Extension Experience
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Firsthand, authentic extension experiences in agricultural and life sciences under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may involve program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
Credits: variable (1-3). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 6 credits.
Prerequisite: senior standing in FRC or NRC major
Grading scheme: S/U
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- n/a
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course is individualized per student.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, online or flexible, spring, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Obtain approval from an FRC faculty member for supervision of these credits.
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FNR 4905 | Individual Study in Natural Resources
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Individual study of a selected topic in forest resources and conservation as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term.
Credits: variable (1-4). Can be repeated with change of topic
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- n/a
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course is individualized per student.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Obtain approval from an FOR faculty member for supervision of these credits.
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FNR 4911 | Supervised Research in Forest Resources & Conservation
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Firsthand, authentic research in forestry or natural resources under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery, or application.
Credits: variable (1-3). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 6 credits.
Grading scheme: S/U
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- n/a
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course is individualized per student.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Obtain approval from an FOR faculty member for supervision of these credits.
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FNR 4915 | Honors Thesis in Forest Resources & Conservation
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Independent research in forestry and natural resources leading to an honors thesis. Student will be mentored by a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or application.
Credits: variable (1-3). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 6 credits.
Prerequisite: junior standing, upper division GPA of 3.75 or higher and completed honors thesis proposal on file
Grading scheme: S/U
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- n/a
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course is individualized per student.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Obtain approval from an FOR faculty member for supervision of these credits.
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FNR 4934 | Introduction to Programming with R
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an online course that will help students to gain a basic understanding of scientific programming. The course will be taught using R language, so you will learn to use R. However, the programming techniques learned in this course will be easily transferable to other programming languages. The focus will be on programming for scientific analyses. This course will cover basic concepts and techniques in programming such as recognizing and changing data types, reading in and writing out data, indexing, loops, creating functions, iterations, manipulating data and creating plots. You will learn base R and a few selected packages.
Credits: 2
Offered Summer B.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- online or flexible, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 4934 | Management & Restoration of Invaded Ecosystems
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Invasion ecology, with emphasis on plant invasions in managed forests and natural ecosystems. Management tools and techniques are discussed, along with the restoration of formerly invaded systems. Plant invasions from Florida and around the world are used as case studies.
Credits: 3
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- online or flexible, spring, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 4941 | Internship in Natural Resources
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Supervision by a faculty member and a post-internship report are required.
Credits: variable (1-4)
Prerequisite: undergraduate coordinator permission
Grading scheme: S/U
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- n/a
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course is individualized per student.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Obtain approval from the FRC/NRC undergraduate coordinator Dr. Tim Martin for supervision of these credits.
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FNR 4950L | Natural Resource Conservation Capstone
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Provides students in the Natural Resource Conservation (NRC) major with an opportunity to plan and carry out a Capstone experience which integrates the knowledge and expertise that they have gained through their undergraduate curriculum.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Before registering for the course, students must complete and have approved a brief application which outlines their plans for their Capstone.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- Labs and live participation may be required in non-online sections.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- fall, spring, summer, online-or-flexible, undergraduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
First contact for Gainesville students: Timothy Martin
First contact for Milton students: Debbie Miller
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FNR 5015 | Ecosystem Restoration Principles & Practice
COURSE DESCRIPTION
History, structure, importance, ecology, restoration and management techniques, ownership patterns and policy implications.
Credits: 3
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- fall, graduate, online or flexible
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 5016 | Ecology & Restoration of Longleaf Pine Ecosystems
COURSE DESCRIPTION
History, structure, importance, ecology, restoration and management techniques, ownership patterns, and policy implications.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ecology course
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online-or-flexible, spring
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 5072C | Environmental Education Program Development
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A comprehensive approach to program development, from needs assessment to evaluation, will be applied to non-formal environmental opportunities. Existing and developing programs will be analyzed, with emphasis on the role of participation and indicators in meeting environmental objectives. Required field trips will be scheduled.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: recommended EDG 2930 and/or WIS 5423; Coreq: FNR 4343L.
Offered odd years.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- Labs and live participation may be required in non-online sections.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, online-or-flexible
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 5405 | Forest Resources Information Systems
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Nearly every topic imaginable associated with natural resource management has some spatial or geographic context. This course aims to develop spatial thinking through the use of geographic information system (GIS) tools. Understanding how the elements of geography, mapping, and database management connect to the physical world is key to answering questions related to “where” and “what”. The relative location of features (where) and their properties or attributes (what) can be overlain, combined, and analyzed to tell a richer story beyond simple facts.
Topics Covered will include: Map and compass use, introductory aerial photograph interpretation, Public Land Survey System of the US, map projections and coordinate systems, geospatial data sources and data collection, use of Global Positioning System (GPS) for data collection and navigation, basic database design, spatial and tabular data analysis, basic cartographic techniques and map layout, and examples of GIS use in the natural and physical sciences.
Credits: 3
Offered in Summer B.
Prerequisites: n/a
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course does not require in-person lab/field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, graduate, online or flexible, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Joe Aufmuth
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FNR 5608 | Research Planning
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Required for all new MS students. History and philosophy of science, scientific method, development of a research proposal. Research facilities and programs are presented.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: instructor permission
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, online-or-flexible, graduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 5625 | Managing Public Lands & Waters
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Concepts, principles and practices of managing public lands and waters of the United States, and, to a lesser extent, other countries; the natural resources involved; and the roles and responsibilities of governing bodies, management organizations, constituents and the general public.
Credits: 3
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- online-or-flexible, fall, graduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Clark Seely, CF, clarkseely@ufl.edu
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FNR 6006 | Silviculture
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Promotes understanding of principles governing establishment, treatment, and control of forest stands; regeneration systems; intermediate cuttings; intensive cultural practices; land use ethics; and management systems.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: basic ecology course (FOR3153C or PCB3043C suggested)
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, graduate, spring
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 6061 | Conflict & Collaboration in Natural Resources
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course centers on understanding, managing, and resolving natural resource conflicts, which are understood as disagreements and disputes over control, use, or access to natural resources. The course provides an overview of theoretical, conceptual, and application-based approaches related to conflict management, collaborative processes, and negotiation. Students are equipped with tools and frameworks for analyzing and managing natural resources conflict, including co-management and community-based management. The goal of this course is to increase students’ knowledge of how to assess natural resource and environmental conflicts, as well as to increase their abilities to collaborate and negotiate with a variety of actors and stakeholder groups. The course material is also designed to increase students’ knowledge of various management strategies that can be integrated with collaborative components in order to address natural resource conflicts.
Credits: 3
Offered in Summer C.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- online-or-flexible, summer, graduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 6075 | Science Communication & Public Education
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will provide an introduction to science communication, environmental education, and public outreach. The course will focus on strategic message framing and how to convey scientific research to the public. The public outreach portion will focus on general audiences as well as K-12 specific outreach.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: n/a
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course does not require lab/field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, spring
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Dr. Megan Ennes
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FNR 6134 | Physiology of Forest Trees
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Growth and development of woody perennial plants with emphasis on understanding how environmental factors affect their physiology.
Credits: 3
Offered in even years.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course includes required field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, graduate, spring
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 6314 | Issues in Southeastern Forest Health
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This online course is designed to expose students to invasive and native forest and tree health issues and their management in the southeastern U.S. For each forest health topic, students will learn the biology, ecology, and management strategies. Modules include pre-recorded webinars followed by a brief quiz. Additional assignments such as online discussions, fact sheets, and a scientific review paper will expose students to various forms of technology transfer regarding these issues. There is no required textbook, but additional readings will be provided.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: n/a
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course does not include lab/field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Dr. Jess Hartshorn
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FNR 6315 | Tropical Forest Ecology
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Climatic influences, forest types, natural forest and plantation management, policies, practices, and conservation.
Credits: 3
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no required lab or field trips in this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, graduate, spring
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 6406C | Lidar Remote Sensing For Forestry Applications
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Lidar remote sensing is a state-of-the-art technology that is becoming widely used in many applications. This new class will teach you everything you need to know about lidar technology, research, and applications in forestry. Learn how to visualize, process lidar point cloud data, build terrain and canopy height models and establish statistical models. We will use open-source software including R-statistical language and FUSION/LDV. This class is a face-to-face course and includes a chance to develop your own lidar project with the many datasets available. Projects can include: data visualization, aboveground biomass and fuel load estimations, and more. Students are encouraged to choose a project that is close to their own interests.
Credits: 3
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are labs and field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, face-to-face, spring
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 6462 | Foundations of Geospatial AI for Natural Resource Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Focuses on practical applications of AI in geospatial analysis for fields like resource management, agriculture, forestry, and marine sectors. Students will gain hands-on experience with Python and GeoAI tools for tasks such as data preprocessing, spatial data mining, image processing, and pattern recognition. The course also covers the use of Generative AI for spatial data analysis and big data processing, alongside ethical and societal considerations.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites are required for this course. However, familiarity with Python programming (including syntax, editors, and package usage) and ArcGIS Pro is expected.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course does not require lab/field components
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, 100% online, spring
INSTRUCTORS
- Dr. Hartwig Henry Hochmair
- Dr. Amr Abd-Elrahman
- Dr. Geraldine Klarenberg
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FNR 6504 | Analysis of Forest Ecosystems
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Concepts of the ecosystem, the role of models for understanding ecosystem dynamics, disturbance regimes and stability theory, nutrient cycles and ecosystem energetics.
Credits: 3
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- fall, graduate, online or flexible
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FNR 6505 | Forest Ecosystem Health
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Forest Ecosystem Health is an integrated course dedicated to the study of forest health and how it relates to ecological restoration.
Credits: 3
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- fall, graduate, online or flexible
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Jeff Eickwort
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FNR 6506 | Forest Ecosystem Resilience
COURSE DESCRIPTION
What causes forests to change from one ecosystem type to another? What are the processes, both external and internal to a forest that resist or facilitate dramatic change in its composition or function? These are the types of questions that we will address as we study the abiotic and biotic drivers, and management activities that can either stimulate or suppress forest change. In addition, we will cover the methods used to detect change and project (model) how a forest will change in the future. In a broad sense, these topics fall under the study area of 'resilience' and an early focus of this course will be the history of what is known as 'Resilience thinking' as articulated by C.S. Holling. However, we will quickly move into the literature on how and why forests are changing with some reference back to the earlier work by Holling.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Graduate student standing. Previous course(s) in ecology, silviculture, or biology are recommended but are not required.
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- This course does not include lab/field trip components.
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- fall, graduate, online or flexible
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FNR 6516 | Management & Restoration of Invaded Ecosystems
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Invasion ecology, with emphasis on plant invasions in managed forests and natural ecosystems. Management tools and techniques are discussed, along with the restoration of formerly invaded systems. Plant invasions from Florida and around the world are used as case studies.
Credits: 3
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- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, spring
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FNR 6560 | Intro to Bayesian Statistics in Life Sciences
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The aim of the course is to introduce life scientists to Bayesian statistics. We will explore basic ideas regarding integration through simulation (Monte Carlo integration), the philosophy and strengths of Bayesian statistics, and the Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithms needed to fit such models.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
- Conceptual understanding of integrals
- The student should be comfortable programming in R (e.g., be comfortable creating and manipulating vectors and matrices, creating loops and your own functions, creating queries using Boolean logic, etc.)
- STA6166, STA6093, or a similar introductory statistics course are highly recommended.
- It is highly recommended for students to have had a previous course on mathematical statistics (e.g., “ZOO6927 Statistical Principles for the Biological Sciences” by Jose Ponciano; “STA 5325 Fundamentals of Probability”; or “Foundations of Probability & Math Statistics: a scientific computing approach” by Nikolay Bliznyuk).
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- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, spring, graduate, online-or-flexible
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FNR 6565 | Simulation Analysis of Forest Ecosystems
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Concepts of the ecosystem, the role of models for understanding ecosystem dynamics, disturbance regimes and stability theory, nutrient cycles and ecosystem energetics.
Credits: 3
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, graduate, spring
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FNR 6607 | Conservation Behavior
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Methods for changing behavior in various groups to improve environmental sustainability.
Credits: 3
Offered even years.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, graduate, online or flexible
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 6615C | Visualization of Ecological Data
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will equip students with knowledge and skills to work effectively with big (ecological) data, with a specific focus on data visualization as exploratory data analysis. At the end of this course, students will know the basics of effective visualization and will be able to effectively communicate their data and/or findings through visualization.
Credits: 3
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course does not require lab/field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, spring
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 6620 | Community Forest Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course weighs the evidence to date of how well communities conserve their forests, and examines how researchers and practitioners (including graduate students) have collaborated with them in these efforts. It explores the conceptual underpinnings, efficacy, and practice of this growing trend in global forest management.
Credits: 3
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- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
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- face-to-face, fall, graduate, online or flexible
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FNR 6626 | Fire Paradigms
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A detailed study of the ecological aspects of fire and fire management techniques including assessment of prescribed burning plans, comparison of present day and historical fire policies and use, critical factors influencing fire behavior and effects, and wildfire control and operations.
Credits: 3
Offered in even years.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course. See FOR 3214L for lab information.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, graduate, spring
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FNR 6628 | Watershed Restoration & Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course addresses science and policy of watershed management, focusing on 1) biophysical factors, 2) socioeconomic drivers, and 3), the legal/policy context.
Credits: 3
Offered even years.
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- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
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- fall, graduate, online-or-flexible
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FNR 6665 | Valuation of Natural Resources
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Extension of microeconomic principles to problems in forest production, supply behavior, forest valuation, and multiple-use of forest lands.
Credits: 3
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Tyler Carney
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FNR 6668 | Natural Resources in a Changing Climate
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our collective focus has been on protecting natural resources as they are, restoring them to what they were, or using them based on past experience. The world is changing. We need to reconsider our objectives and the tools we use to meet them. This course will explore conservation and management tools and their vulnerabilities to global climate change (GCC), how they can be implemented in new ways to maintain or increase their effectiveness, options for integrating the needs of humans and natural resources, and how governance mechanisms might be improved to support adaptation efforts. Be prepared to think creatively!
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: graduate student standing
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course does not include lab/field trip components.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, spring
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 6669 | Policy & Economics of Natural Resources
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Factors in evolution of forest, range, wildlife and related natural resources administration and policies in the United States; policy components; policy formation implementation, administration and change processes; introduction to criteria for evaluating effectiveness of policies and administration.
Credits: 3
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- online-or-flexible, spring
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 6905 | Research Problems (Individual Study)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Individual study of a selected topic in forest resources and conservation as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term.
Credits: variable (1-6). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 10 credits.
Prerequisites: Obtain instructor approval from an FOR faculty member for supervision of these credits.
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- n/a
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course is individualized per student.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, graduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Obtain instructor approval from an FOR faculty member for supervision of these credits.
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FNR 6910 | Supervised Research
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Individual study of a selected topic in forest resources and conservation as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term. Typically used for Extension-focused credits.
Credits: variable (1-5). Can be repeated with change of topic up to 5 credits.
Grading scheme: S/U
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- N/A
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course is individualized per student.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, graduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Obtain approval from an FOR faculty member for supervision of these credits.
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FNR 6933 | Seminar
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide students with the skills needed to gain post-graduate school jobs in which they will excel and enjoy, and develop a strategic plan to gain the skills, tools, and knowledge needed to attain those positions.
Credits: 1
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- Not available
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, graduate, online or flexible
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 6934 | Bark & Ambrosia Beetles
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A comprehensive review of bark and ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae and Platypodinae), including global diversity, Florida’s fauna, classification, field and lab diagnostics, morphology, overview of major pests globally and locally, types of damage, relationships with fungi and host trees, management strategies, legal context, field demonstration.
Credits: 3
Offered Summer A, even years, off-cycle one-week course.
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This is a field course held on-site at various locations over a one-week period.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, graduate, summer
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FNR 6934 | Communicating Natural Resource Science in Public
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduces the principles behind effective science communication with natural resource users and the public. We cover the basics of identifying audiences and making your message accessible and engaging, but concentrate on the science and theories underlying how people receive and interpret information and their application in communication around contentious issues.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: n/a
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course does not require lab/field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Dr. Chelsey Crandall
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FNR 6934 | Conservation Behavior for Practitioners
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Conservation behavior is becoming an increasingly important concept as natural resource managers, development officers, educators, politicians, regulators, and business leaders consider what it takes to nudge people toward sustainable behaviors. Most acknowledge that our behavior plays an important role in creating and resolving environmental challenges. This course will explore what we know about human behavior and apply it to the design of helpful education and communication tools. Many of the useful theories and models about human behavior come from psychology. We have selected a few of the most popular and relevant to environmental behaviors. Understanding these theories can make our work in education and communication more effective. This course is geared toward those people who wish to nudge, cajole, persuade, and help shift environmental behavior in their work and personal lives. Whether you wish to become an advocate, an educator, or a choice architect, this course can offer some strategies for thinking about effective efforts to change behavior in formal and informal settings. There are other sections for those who wish to conduct research using these theories. While we will read about a few of these theories, the emphasis will be on applying them in practice, not research. Offered odd years
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: graduate student standing
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- This course does not include lab/field trip components.
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- fall, graduate, online or flexible
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Dr. Chelsey Crandall is interested in understanding and engaging the human dimensions of fisheries and other natural resources. Her work includes research into the drivers of attitudes and behaviors, as well as experimenting with novel ways to engage stakeholders in management decision-making and citizen science. Prior to her work in human dimensions, Chelsey’s research focused on marine and fisheries ecology, and she did her master’s research working with greater amberjack stock structure in the Gulf of Mexico. Her past work has spanned marine and terrestrial systems (including sea cucumbers, sharks, snakes, and rats), and she enjoys implementing interdisciplinary approaches in her work.
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FNR 6934 | Environment & Society
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course will be to provide a broad overview of environmental and natural resource sociology, focusing on the prevailing theories and approaches used to examine the complex relationship between human societies and the biophysical environment. Throughout this course, we will analyze the societal causes and consequences of resourcescarcity, environmental degradation, and environmental conflict. Viewing environmental problems as social problems, we will focus on the structural conditions that produce environmental problems and inhibit their solutions.The primary goal for this course is to allow students to develop an understanding of contemporary environmental issues froma social science perspective. Students in this course will explore the intersection of major social and environmental issues through writing, reading, and the development of an environmental project throughout the semester. The class is designed for students of all backgrounds in agriculture and natural resources.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: n/a
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- This course does not require lab/field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, graduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 6934 | Human & Organizational Management in Natural Resources
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course encompasses Human Resources (HR) Management and Organizational Behavioral (OB) information and practices common in public and private sector, domestic (U.S.) businesses, with a focus on entities dedicated to Natural Resources. This course is designed to integrate the various functional areas of management, including human resource management, organizational behavior, operations management, and leadership to comprehensively develop mid- and long- term strategic direction. It focuses on the fundamental aspects of business operations, as well as on essential managerial skills and skill-oriented activities, including analysis, critical thinking, and organizational awareness.
Credits: 3
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- FNR 6934 Human & Organizational Management in Natural Resources Syllabus (Online).pdf
- FNR 6934 Human & Organizational Management in Natural Resources Course Flyer.pdf
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, spring
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Jane Bachelor, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
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FNR 6934 | Introduction to Programming with R
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an online course that will help students to gain a basic understanding of scientific programming. The course will be taught using R language, so you will learn to use R. However, the programming techniques learned in this course will be easily transferable to other programming languages. The focus will be on programming for scientific analyses. This course will cover basic concepts and techniques in programming such as recognizing and changing data types, reading in and writing out data, indexing, loops, creating functions, iterations, manipulating data and creating plots. You will learn base R and a few selected packages.
Credits: 2
Offered Summer B.
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- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 6934 | Reproducible Quantitative Methods
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course aims to improve the implementation and execution of reproducible research and analyses in the field of natural resources. Students will be introduced to systematic data collection and data cleaning (“wrangling”), in a way that promotes reproducibility. They will be equipped with the tools to do this work using the R language, and will learn essential data management principles.
Credits: 3
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- There are no labs or field trips associated with this course.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- graduate, online or flexible, spring
INSTRUCTOR(S)
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FNR 6940 | Supervised Teaching
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Credits earned in fulfillment of assisted teaching duties for forestry and natural resources.
Credits: 1-5; max 5 total
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- Not applicable
LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- Teaching assistant duties may require attendance at labs and field trips.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, spring, graduate, summer, online-or-flexible
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Contact the graduate student services office or graduate coordinator for your program to connect with a course/instructor in need of teaching assistance.
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FNR 6971 | Master’s Research
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Research credits for Master's thesis work, supervised by major advisor/committee chair.
Credits: 1-15
Grading scheme: S/U
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- Research typically involves lab and/or field work, but may vary by individual program.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, graduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Individual graduate advisor/committee chair oversees student progress.
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FNR 7979 | Advanced Research
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Research credits for doctoral study work undertaken prior to or during qualifying exams, supervised by major advisor/committee chair.
Credits: 1-15
Grading scheme: S/U
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- Research typically involves lab and/or field work, but may vary by individual program.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, online-or-flexible, fall, spring, summer, graduate
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Individual graduate advisor/committee chair oversees student progress.
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FNR 7980 | Doctoral Research
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Research credits for doctoral study work undertaken after successfully completing qualifying exams, supervised by major advisor/committee chair.
Credits: 1-15
Prerequisites: doctoral candidate status (post-qualifying exams).
Grading scheme: S/U
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LAB/FIELD COMPONENT
- Research typically involves lab and/or field work, but may vary by individual program.
COURSE ATTRIBUTES
- face-to-face, fall, graduate, online-or-flexible, spring, summer
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Individual graduate advisor/committee chair oversees student progress.