Nat Resources & Environment (NRE)

This course is designed to equip students to use the process of scientific inquiry to answer questions related to living systems.

Pre-req: NRE 111L (may be taken concurrently).

Laboratory course to accompany NRE 111 Living Systems.

Pre-req: NRE 111 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.

Critical thinking course designed to examine and explore issues in environmental science including protection of terrestrial and aquatic resources and production of energy and food for a growing population.

This course will discuss scientific concepts essential to agriscience and examine practices, careers, and new directions in various fields in agriculture.

The course introduces the students to the properties and the interfaces of biological and physical systems with emphasis on energy concepts, production and distribution in both systems.

This course provides an overview of human-nature relationship from the perspective of conservation and natural resource management.

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

Independent study for selected sophomores or advanced freshman under supervision of faculty; may be repeated only once.

Independent study for selected sophomores or advanced freshman under supervision of faculty; may be repeated only once.

Independent study for selected sophomores or advanced freshman under supervision of faculty; may be repeated only once.

Independent study for selected sophomores or advanced freshman under supervision of faculty; may be repeated only once.

This course will examine the principles of soils, including origin, composition, classification, and physical, chemical, and biological properties and processes, as well as agricultural and environmental applications.

Pre-req: CHM 212 with a minimum grade of D.

A laboratory course that demonstrates the application of concepts introduced in NRE 300 Principles of Soil Science.

Pre-req: NRE 300 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D and CHM 212 with a minimum grade of D.

This course will examine the principles of animal production through the application of anatomy, physiology, behavior, nutrition, reproduction, breeding, and genetics in the production and management of farm animals.

Pre-req: BSC 121 with a minimum grade of D.

The effects of human activity on ecological, political, economic, and cultural systems are examined. Particular attention is given to present human population growth, industrial activities, and energy availability.

Students examine case studies of current environmental problems and propose methods of remediation. Cultural, political, economic, as well as ecological and physiographic factors are considered.

Use of scientific procedure and current technology to characterize and quantify sensitive elements of terrestrial ecosystems and to assess human impact on these systems.

Pre-req: (IST 111 with a minimum grade of D or NRE 111 with a minimum grade of D) or BSC 104 with a minimum grade of D or BSC 120 with a minimum grade of D.

Use of scientific procedures and current technology to characterize and quantify sensitive elements of aquatic ecosystems and to assess human impact on these systems.

Pre-req: IST 111 or NRE 111 or BSC 104 or BSC 120.

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

Pre-req: BSC 121 with a minimum grade of D and NRE 300 with a minimum grade of D.

This course will examine the principles and practices in horticulture and apply these practices through a semester service project.

Pre-req: BSC 121 with a minimum grade of D and NRE 310 with a minimum grade of D.

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.

Pre-req: NRE 200 with a minimum grade of D.

Globally, insects have tremendous impacts on agriculture. This course introduces students to insects and their roles in agriculture including integrated pest management and pollination ecology.

Pre-req: BSC 121 with a minimum grade of D.

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.

Pre-req: BSC 121 with a minimum grade of D and NRE 300 with a minimum grade of D.

Course focuses on the relationships among the scientific method, data structures, and geographic images. Students relate hypothesis formation and databases through the development of ARCMap documents.

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.

Pre-req: BSC 105 with a minimum grade of D or BSC 121 with a minimum grade of D or IST 323 with a minimum grade of D or NRE 323 with a minimum grade of D.

Biomonitoring is the use of organisms to assess habitat and water quality of a stream. Current aquatic biomonitoring focuses on the utilization of benthic invertebrates and fishes communities.

Pre-req: BSC 120 with a minimum grade of D or IST 323 with a minimum grade of D or NRE 323 with a minimum grade of D.

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

Pre-req: NRE 322 with a minimum grade of D or NRE 323 with a minimum grade of D.

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 321 with a minimum grade of D or NRE 323 with a minimum grade of D and (NRE 446L (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or NRE 447L (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D).

Laboratory companion course to NRE 445. 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 321 with a minimum grade of D or NRE 323 with a minimum grade of D and NRE 445 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.

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 321 with a minimum grade of D or NRE 323 with a minimum grade of D and NRE 445 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.

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.

Pre-req: NRE 322 with a minimum grade of D or NRE 323 with a minimum grade of D.

A supervised internship in an area of natural resources and the environment.

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

Independent study for selected juniors and seniors under supervision of faculty; may be repeated only once.

Independent study for selected juniors and seniors under supervision of faculty; may be repeated only once.

Independent study for selected juniors and seniors under supervision of faculty; may be repeated only once.

Independent study for selected juniors and seniors under supervision of faculty; may be repeated only once.

Prepares students for the senior project, internship experience, and for careers beyond graduation. Life skills are introduced by building on communication, organization, and project management skills (capstone).

Students develop and complete a research project under the direction of a faculty member in the NRE department (capstone).

Pre-req: NRE 490 with a minimum grade of D.