This course will examine properties of soil fertility, its relationship to plan nutrition, and practices in nutrient management and fertilizer application.

This course will examine the principles of sustainable agriculture and its relationship with natural resources while identifying challenges to agricultural sustainability and frontiers in the field.

Examination of how aquatic resources are protected for humans and species of concern by current regulatory framework.

This course will introduce students to the principles of aquatic toxicology including regulations driving biological criteria, development of laboratory toxicity testing and test methodology.

A foundation of environmental assessment is the utilization of aquatic communities to monitor biota/habitat/water quality.

Introduction to graduate research and individual topics, development of literature research skills, reading and discussion of keystone papers, support for research project prospectus development and beginning the literature portfolio for the thesis.

The history, regulations, theory, and science behind the management/mismanagement of inland fisheries.

This course is designed to introduce the cultural components, human impacts, basic ecology, habitats types, biodiversity, plant communities, life histories, and conservation of tropical ecosystems.

Pre-req: NRE 546L (may be taken concurrently) or NRE 547L (may be taken concurrently).

Laboratory companion course to NRE 545. Investigation of aquatic and terrestrial biota in the tropical environment and examination threats to tropical ecosystems. International trip, with an extra fee, required.

Pre-req: NRE 545 (may be taken concurrently).

Laboratory companion course to NRE 445. Investigation of aquatic and terrestrial biota in the tropical environment and examination threats to tropical ecosystems.

Pre-req: NRE 545 (may be taken concurrently).

A survey course of the freshwater invertebrates found in the eastern United States. This course focuses on the taxonomy, life histories, and ecology of crustaceans, mollusks, and insects.

This course focus is discussion of fundamental and cornerstone literature from the field of nature resources. Emphasis will be given to research methods and individual student project development.

Study of an advanced topic not normally covered in other courses.

Study of an advanced topic not normally covered in other courses.

Study of an advanced topic not normally covered in other courses.

Study of an advanced topic not normally covered in other courses.

Independent Study (1-4 hrs)

Independent Study (1-4 hrs)

Independent Study (1-4 hrs)

Independent Study (1-4 hrs)

An advanced exploration of composting systems, evaluation methods, sustainable management strategies, compost quality characteristics and analysis, and community, environmental, and operational aspects of compost production and utilization.

This course provides advanced knowledge of body systems altered by disease and/or injury across the life span. In addition, studying the pathophysiology of body systems will include exploring culture and ethnicity.

Pre-req: NUR 620 with a minimum grade of C.

Introduction to knowledge and skills essential for comprehensive health assessments, analysis of data, diagnoses, therapeutic plans, and health promotion and maintenance activities.

The course utilizes relevant literature from the Natural Sciences to investigate data analysis and presentation methods. Topics include statistical methods selection, graphical presentations, journal selection and interpretation of data outcomes.

The course focuses on transition to professional opportunities beyond graduate school. Discussions will include scientific publication and public presentation in multiple venues and formats, expectations of various career options and applications of science in decision making.

Independent Study

Independent Study

Independent Study

Independent Study

Study of an advanced topic not normally covered in other courses.

Thesis