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.

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.

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)

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