Department of Natural Resources and Earth Sciences

Courses

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Geology

GLY 100 Bison image  Geologic Hazards & Resources3 Credit hours   

Introductory course for both non-science and science majors focusing on 1) earth hazards; and their mitigation, 2) climate change and its impacts and 3) earth and energy resources, their origin and environmental impacts.

Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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GLY 150 Bison image  Intro Oceanography3 Credit hours   

Origin of the seas and ocean basins. Processes of marine sedimentation and seawater chemistry. Dynamics of air/sea interaction, circulation, waves and tides. Description of coastal and other marine environments.

Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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GLY 150L Bison image  Intro Oceanography Lab1 Credit hour   

A complementary laboratory to Introductory Oceanography, GLY 150. A series of exercises relating to bathymetry, accoustic profiling, marine charts, properties of seawater, sea floor sediments, currents, waves and tides.

Co-req: GLY 150
Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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GLY 170 Geology of the National Parks3 Credit hours   

An introduction to U.S. Parks and Monuments including earth materials, plate tectonic setting, formative geologic processes, and natural history; brief overview of history and purpose of the National Park Service.

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GLY 200 Bison image  The Dynamic Earth3 Credit hours   

An elementary but comprehensive physical geology course that deals with the earth's origin, composition, structures, tectonics and processes. Intended primarily for, but not limited to, the science major. 3 lec.

Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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GLY 201 Bison image  The Earth Through Time3 Credit hours   

Introduction to 1) the principles used to interpret past physical, biologic, and chemical events archived in rock record, and 2)the history and development of the earth's lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.

Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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GLY 210L Bison image  Earth Materials Lab1 Credit hour   

An introduction to laboratory methods for the identification and classification of minerals, rocks, fossils and landscapes.

Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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GLY 211L Bison image  Earth Through Time Lab1 Credit hour   

Reconstruction of events in earth history based on physical characteristics and arrangement of rock layers and their fossil contens. 2 hr lab (PR: 210L; CR: GLY 201)

Attributes: No Textbook Required, Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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GLY 212 Geologic Field Methods3 Credit hours   

Using the geology of West Virginia, introduces geologic field methods including geologic map interpretation and construction, cross-section preparation, qualitative and quantitative data collection, and ArcGIS mapping. Includes fields trips, laboratories.

Pre-req: (GLY 200 with a minimum grade of D or GLY 201 with a minimum grade of D) and (GLY 210L with a minimum grade of D or GLY 211L with a minimum grade of D).

Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 280 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 281 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 282 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 283 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 313 Structural Geology4 Credit hours   

Explores geologic structures: their history, 3-d relationships and the stresses that cause them. Structural deformation occurs at scales ranging form the continental to the atomic. Labs and weekend field trip.

Pre-req: GLY 110 or GLY 200.

Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 314 Mineralogy4 Credit hours   

Identification, classification, orgin, occurrences, and economic uses of minerals and their crystallographic forms. 3 lec-2 lab.

Pre-req: GLY 200 with a minimum grade of D and CHM 211 with a minimum grade of D.

Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 320L Geology Lab Techniques2 Credit hours   

Techniques of collection, preparation and analysis of mineral, rock and water samples, and the use of different instruments for obtaining quality data. Will also cover tools used for data interpretation.

Pre-req: GLY 200 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D and GLY 210L (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.

Concurrent PR: GLY 200 and GLY 210L
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GLY 325 Stratigraphy & Sediment4 Credit hours   

Formation, organization, sequence, and correlation of sedimentary rocks; study of the orgin, transportation and deposition of rock-forming sediments. 3 lec-2 lab.

Pre-req: GLY 201 with a minimum grade of D and GLY 211L with a minimum grade of D.

Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 330 Tectonics3 Credit hours   

Overview of tectonics theory and the processes at plate boundaries that form orogenic systems, continents and ocean basins. Students will read, discuss and present scientific literature.

Pre-req: GLY 200 and GLY 201 and GLY 210L and GLY 211L.

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GLY 410 Big Bend Field Excursion2 Credit hours   

Field trip to Big Bend National Park, Texas to study the structure, stratigraphy, igneous geology, metamorphic geology, paleontology and natural history of this national park.

Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 418 Invertebrate Paleontology4 Credit hours   

Taxonomy, morphology, and paleoecology of body and trace fossils representing the major invertebrate phyla; analysis and interpretation of faunal assemblages; evolution and extinction of species. (PR: GLY 201)

Pre-req: GLY 201 with a minimum grade of D and GLY 211L with a minimum grade of D.

Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 420 Principles of Geochemistry3 Credit hours   

Application of chemical principles to geology. Topics include cosmochemistry; distribution of elements in minerals and rocks; aqueous solutions and water-rock interaction; radiometric age dating and stable isotope geology.

Pre-req: CHM 211 with a minimum grade of D and GLY 200 with a minimum grade of D.

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GLY 421 Igneous& Metamorphic Petrology4 Credit hours   

Indentification and classification of igneous, and metamorphic rocks, their origin and occurrence; their geologic and economic importance. 3 lec-2 lab.

Pre-req: GLY 200 with a minimum grade of D and GLY 314 with a minimum grade of D.

Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 423 Sedimentary Petrology4 Credit hours   

Microscopic description of minerals, textures, and fossils in sedimentary rocks, their classification, and interpretation of source area, depositional environment and post-depositional history. 3 lec-2 lab.

Pre-req: GLY 201.

Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 426 Geophysics3 Credit hours   

Development of seismic, gravity, magnetism, electrical and thermal methods of studying the structure and dynamics of the earth. 3-lec

Pre-req: GLY 200 with a minimum grade of D and GLY 210L with a minimum grade of D and (PHY 201 with a minimum grade of D or PHY 211 with a minimum grade of D) and MTH 229 with a minimum grade of D.

Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 427 Fossil Fuels4 Credit hours   

Origin and distribution of coal, oil and gas, and methods of exploration and reserve evaluaton. 3 lec-2 lab.

Pre-req: GLY 200.

Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 451 Principles Geomorphology4 Credit hours   

Principles of identification and analysis of the world's surficial features in terms of stratigraphy, structure, processes, tectonics and time. 3 lec. 2 lab.

Pre-req: GLY 200 and GLY 210L.

Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 455 Hydrogeology3 Credit hours   

The properties of water, the hydrologic cycle with emphasis on surface and groundwater processes, the uses, needs and problems associated with water resources. 3 lec.

Pre-req: GLY 200 with a minimum grade of D and (MTH 132 with a minimum grade of D or MTH 229 with a minimum grade of D or MTH 229H with a minimum grade of D).

Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 455L Hydrogeology Laboratory1 Credit hour   

A two-hour laboratory of practical hydrogeologic problem solving. For non-majors, elective.

Pre-req: GLY 455 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.

Concurrent PR: GLY 455
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 456 Environmental Geology4 Credit hours   

Consideration of risks posed by natural geo-hazards and from physical/chemical contamination of geologic media. (PR: GLY 200, GLY 210L or equivalent; Recommended: GLY 451)

Pre-req: GLY 200 with a minimum grade of D and GLY 210L with a minimum grade of D.

Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 457 Engineering Geology4 Credit hours   

Consideration of geotechnical problems faced by geologists and engineers. Major topics include mechanics and classification of soil and rock, and geotechnical aspects of groundwater.

Pre-req: GLY 200 with a minimum grade of D and GLY 210L with a minimum grade of D and (MTH 132 with a minimum grade of D or MTH 229 with a minimum grade of D).

Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 480 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 481 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 482 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 483 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 485 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: No Textbook Required, Natural Sciences
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GLY 486 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 487 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 488 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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GLY 491 Bison image  Capstone Experience2-4 Credit hours   

An independent study involving a research project or internship. Must be approved by Geology faculty. (PR: 20 hours of Geology coursework).

Attributes: Capstone Course, Natural Sciences
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GLY 492 Bison image  Capstone Class2 Credit hours   

A seminar-type class on a multidisciplinary applied topic offered at the discretion of faculty to substitute for GLY 491. (PR: 20 hours of Geology coursework / consent of faculty).

Attributes: Capstone Course, Natural Sciences
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GLY 510 Big Bend Field Excursion2 Credit hours   

Field trip to Big Bend National Park, Texas to study the structure, stratigraphy, igneous geology, metamorphic geology, paleontology and natural history of this national park.

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GLY 518 Invertebrate Paleontology4 Credit hours   

Taxonomy, morphology, and paleoecology of body and trace fossils representing the major invertebrate phyla; analysis and interpretation of faunal assemblages; evolution and extinction of species. (PR: GLY 201)

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GLY 520 Geochemistry3 Credit hours   

Introduction to the principles of geochemistry. The application of chemistry to the study of the earth and to geologic problems.

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GLY 521 Petrology4 Credit hours   

Identification and classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, their origin and occurrence; their geologic and economic. 2 lec-4 lab.

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GLY 523 Sedimentary Petrography4 Credit hours   

Megascopic and microscopic identification and a depositional and post-depositional interpretation of the sedimentary rocks. 3 lec-2 lab.

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GLY 527 Fossil Fuels4 Credit hours   

The origin and occurrence of petroleum, coal, and natural gas; the relationships of accumulations to depositional environments and structural history; methods used in exploration, evaluation and recovery. 3 lec-2 lab.

Pre-req: GLY 200.

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GLY 530 Computer Methods Geology4 Credit hours   

The computer will be used for compilation, reduction, data analysis and modelling from a wide range of geological problems. Existing and student developed programs will be used.

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GLY 551 Principles Geomorphology4 Credit hours   

Identification and analysis of the earth's surficial features in terms of stratigraphy, structure, processes, tectonics, and time. 3 lec 2 lab.

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GLY 555 Hydrogeology3 Credit hours   

The properties of water, the hydrologic cycle with emphasis on surface and groundwater processes. The uses, needs and problems associated with water resources.

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GLY 555L Hydrogeology Laboratory1 Credit hour   

Laboratory and field experiments studying principles and concepts of hydrology. 2 lab.

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GLY 556 Environmental Geology4 Credit hours   

Consideration of risks posed by natural geo-hazards and from physical/chemical contamination of geological media.

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GLY 557 Engineering Geology4 Credit hours   

Consideration of geotechnical problems faced by geologists and engineers. Major topics include mechanics and classification of soil and rock, and geotechnical aspects of groundwater.

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GLY 580 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
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GLY 581 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
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GLY 582 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
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GLY 583 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
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GLY 585 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
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GLY 586 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
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GLY 587 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
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GLY 588 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
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GLY 640 Physical Aspects Geology1-4 Credit hours   
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GLY 641 Biological Aspect Geology1-4 Credit hours   
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GLY 642 Chemical Aspects Geology1-4 Credit hours   
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GLY 681 Thesis1-6 Credit hours   
Attributes: Thesis
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Natural Resources and the Environment

NRE 111 Bison image  Living Systems3 Credit hours   

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

Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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NRE 111L Bison image  Living Systems Lab1 Credit hour   

Laboratory course to accompany NRE 111 Living Systems.

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

Concurrent PR: NRE 111
Attributes: Core II Natural Sciences
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NRE 120 Bison image  Discussion in Environ Sci (CT)3 Credit hours   

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.

Attributes: Critical Thinking
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NRE 200 Introduction to Agriculture3 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 212 Energy3 Credit hours   

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.

Attributes: Natural Sciences
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NRE 220 Bison image  Human Dimensions Nat Res (CT)3 Credit hours   

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

Attributes: Critical Thinking
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NRE 280 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

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NRE 281 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

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NRE 282 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

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NRE 283 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

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NRE 285 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 286 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 287 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 288 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 300 Principles of Soil Science3 Credit hours   

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.

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NRE 301 Principles of Soil Science Lab2 Credit hours   

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.

Concurrent PR: NRE 300
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NRE 302 Animal Production3 Credit hours   

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.

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NRE 320 Nature Enviro Problems3 Credit hours   

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.

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NRE 321 Resol Environ Problems3 Credit hours   

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.

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NRE 322 Assess I: Terrestrial Systems4 Credit hours   

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.

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NRE 323 Assessment II: Aquatic Ecology4 Credit hours   

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.

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NRE 400 Soil Fertility/Plant Nutrition4 Credit hours   

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.

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NRE 401 Horticulture4 Credit hours   

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.

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NRE 402 Sustainable Agriculture3 Credit hours   

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.

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NRE 403 Agricultural Entomology4 Credit hours   

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.

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NRE 423 GIS and Data Systems3 Credit hours   

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.

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NRE 425 Water Policy and Regulations3 Credit hours   

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

Attributes: No Textbook Required
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NRE 431 Aquatic Toxicology4 Credit hours   

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.

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NRE 435 Biomonitoring4 Credit hours   

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.

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NRE 470 Bison image  ES Internship3 Credit hours   

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

Attributes: Capstone Course
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NRE 480 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

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NRE 481 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

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NRE 482 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

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NRE 483 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

A course covering topics not treated in regular course offerings.

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NRE 485 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

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

Attributes: No Textbook Required
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NRE 486 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 487 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 488 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 490 ES/NRRM Capstone Prep3 Credit hours   

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).

Attributes: No Textbook Required
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NRE 491 Bison image  ES Senior Capstone3 Credit hours   

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.

Attributes: Capstone Course, No Textbook Required
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NRE 500 Soil Fertility/Plant Nutrition4 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 502 Sustainable Agriculture3 Credit hours   

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.

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NRE 525 Water Policy & Regulations3 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 531 Aqua Toxicology4 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 540 Seminar I1 Credit hour   

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.

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NRE 560 Seminar II1 Credit hour   

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.

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NRE 580 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 581 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 582 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 583 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 585 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Independent Study (1-4 hrs)

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NRE 586 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Independent Study (1-4 hrs)

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NRE 587 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Independent Study (1-4 hrs)

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NRE 588 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Independent Study (1-4 hrs)

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NRE 640 Seminar III1 Credit hour   

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.

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NRE 660 Seminar IV1 Credit hour   

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.

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NRE 670 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Independent Study

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NRE 671 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Independent Study

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NRE 672 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Independent Study

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NRE 673 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Independent Study

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NRE 680 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

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

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NRE 681 Thesis1-8 Credit hours   

Thesis

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Natural Resource Recreation Management

NRRM 101 Intro Natural Res & Rec Mgmt3 Credit hours   

An orientation to the profession and its settings, emphasizing history, trends, concepts, and relationships to other fields.

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NRRM 110 Outdoor Leadership: Canoeing1 Credit hour   

This course is designed to give students the skills essential for the pursuit of employment in guiding participants on flat-water canoe courses in backcountry settings.

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NRRM 111 Outdoor Leadership: Fly Fish1 Credit hour   

This course is designed to give students the skills essential for the pursuit of being able to guide participants on fly fishing excursions in the backcountry.

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NRRM 112 Outdoor Leadership: Bass Fish1 Credit hour   

This course is designed to give students the skills essential to pursue employment as a guide on bass fishing excursions in the backcountry.

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NRRM 113 Outdoor Leadership: Backpack1 Credit hour   

This course is designed to give students the foundation skills essential in the pursuit of being leading participants on backcountry backpacking experiences. Leave No Trace ethics will be taught.

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NRRM 156 Bicycling1 Credit hour   
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NRRM 158 Downhill Skiing1 Credit hour   
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NRRM 200 Analytical Methods: Statistics4 Credit hours   

Students develop an understanding of statistical reasoning through the use of software to generate, summarize, and draw conclusions from data. Course enhances statistical technique dexterity through analysis of applied problems.

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NRRM 201 Recreational Activities3 Credit hours   
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NRRM 231 Nature Study3 Credit hours   

Designed to provide students with the fundamental understanding of and for the delivery of nature based educational programs offered through an experiential framework.

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NRRM 280 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
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NRRM 281 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
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NRRM 282 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
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NRRM 283 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
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NRRM 301 Intro to Outdoor Recreation3 Credit hours   

Organization, administration, and delivery of outdoor recreation activities and resources. Emphasis upon federal, state, and local government programs and areas.

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NRRM 310 Environmental Interpretation3 Credit hours   

Principles and techniques of environmental interpretation as practiced in federal, state, and private agencies.

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NRRM 311 Intro to Environmental Educ3 Credit hours   

This course is the study of environmental education, its foundations, emergence in the 1960's, its evolution, the systems approach to it, and the application of it in the field.

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NRRM 320 Sports & Campus Rec Mgmt3 Credit hours   

This course will deal with the fields of recreational sports and campus recreation management. It will present the foundations of both fields, the development, implementation, and trends in today's programs.

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NRRM 330 Concepts Philosophies in NRRM3 Credit hours   

A systematic approach to the concepts and philosophies for managing wildland, wilderness, and protected areas.

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NRRM 340 Special Event Managment3 Credit hours   

This course will study the processes for event facilitation. Special attention will be given to the roles and skills utilized by a variety of recreation managers.

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NRRM 350 Adventure Education Leadership3 Credit hours   

This course focuses on preparing students to be outdoor adventure education leaders, facilitating programs in both the front and back country utilizing adventure education techniques in an outdoor setting.

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NRRM 360 Tourism Planning & Management3 Credit hours   

The course will examine the critical issues addressed by tourism planning and management, which are the positive and negative influences of tourism on the destination's economy, society, culture, and environment.

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NRRM 361 Visitor Behavior in NRRM3 Credit hours   

This course provides an overview and analysis of individual and group behavior as it pertains to consumer activity in the context of recreation and tourism resource environments.

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NRRM 362 Ecotourism: Admin and Mgmt3 Credit hours   

This course will examine the theoretical foundations, applications and best management practices in ecotourism. Other minor topics include: sustainability, nature-based and adventure tourism; sociocultural, environmental, and economic impacts of ecotourism.

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NRRM 380 Rec Resource Oper. and Admin3 Credit hours   

Focused on the management, operation, and administration practices of recreation resource areas. Includes supervision of personnel, budgeting, and public relations for a variety of park and public land organizational structures.

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NRRM 400 Leisure & Aging3 Credit hours   

A course presenting an overview of leisure services for the elderly. Topics include research results, theories, and modern day trends. A wellness model will be included.

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NRRM 402 Research Eval & Assess in NRRM3 Credit hours   

Theoretical & practical approach to research, evaluation and assessment of the social sciences of natural resources and recreational management.

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NRRM 405 Park & Recreation Ecology3 Credit hours   

The course is designed to help students identify and evaluate the level of resource impact, understand factors that cause impacts, and suggest management actions to minimize impacts under given conditions.

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NRRM 410 Maint of Nat Res & Rec3 Credit hours   

A study of the knowledge and skills necessary to supervise and administer the general development and maintenance of park and recreation areas and facilities.

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NRRM 411 Rec Resource Planning & Design3 Credit hours   

Basic considerations in the planning and design of natural areas, parks, forests, recreation, and sport area infrastructure, facilities and associated amenities.

Attributes: No Textbook Required
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NRRM 432 Wilderness/Protected Area Mgmt3 Credit hours   

This course will examine the historic and current philosophies of wilderness and protected area management as applicable to NGOs, local, state, and federal land management programs.

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NRRM 433 GIS/RS in Natural Resources3 Credit hours   

Focusing on natural resource management, the course will explore techniques and procedures required for spatially explicit data analysis in park and protected area applications.

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NRRM 450 Intro OHV Recreation3 Credit hours   
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NRRM 451 Plan Design OHV Trails3 Credit hours   
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NRRM 452 Construction OHV Trails3 Credit hours   

A course designed to instruct students in contemporary methods and techniques of constructing OHV trails and related facilities.

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NRRM 453 Op Mgt OHV Trail Systems3 Credit hours   
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NRRM 480 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
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NRRM 481 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
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NRRM 482 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
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NRRM 483 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
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NRRM 484 Special Topics1-3 Credit hours   
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NRRM 485 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: No Textbook Required
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NRRM 486 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
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NRRM 487 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
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NRRM 488 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
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NRRM 490 Bison image  Internship6 Credit hours   

A supervised 40-hour per week, 6 week internship in which the students work with park and recreation agencies. (PR: NRRM major. Advisor approval required.)

Attributes: Capstone Course, No Textbook Required
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Faculty

Professors
Armstead, Caudill, El-Shazly

Associate Professors
Jones

Assistant Professors
Brink-Roby, Gage, Starcher-Patton

Instructor

Colvin