May 19, 2024  
2020-21 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2020-21 Graduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Course Offerings


 

Environmental Science

  
  • ENVR 5015 - Environmental Assessment and Management Lab


    Credit(s): 0

    Environmental planning in the U.S. with reference to the principles and procedures for preparing environmental assessments and impact statements.
    Co-requisite(s): ENV 515
  
  • ENVR 5160 - Internship


    Credit(s): 1-3

    Study of environmental science in an operational setting under the supervision of a cooperating organization. Must be arranged in advance and approved by the director of the Division of Environmental Science.
    Repeated: May be repeated for a maximum of three semester hours.
  
  • ENVR 5170 - Graduate Seminar


    Credit(s): 1

    A participatory seminar where graduate students condense, review and present research findings on focused topics. Subject matter varies by semester.
    Repeated: May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ENVR 5175 - Advanced Graduate Studies


    Credit(s): 1-3

    The student will select a special topic or problem for further focus and investigation in an environmental science area. A combination of one hour of direct faculty interaction and six hours of field/library or experimental work or two hours of direct faculty interaction and three hours of field/library or experimental work per week is required. The student’s activities will be expected to culminate in a written and/or oral presentation to faculty.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Master of Environmental Science program and permission of the instructor
  
  • ENVR 5190 - Thesis


    Credit(s): 1-9

    Research and writing of the thesis proposal and the thesis.
    Note: Note: students completing a thesis must register each semester university resources are being utilized.
  
  • ENVR 5210 - Risk Assessment


    Credit(s): 2

    The principles and practices of preparing risk assessments and the process of risk analysis. Procedures for predicting, assessing, controlling hazard and communicating risk presented by various external stressors on the physical, chemical, biological, cultural and socioeconomic environments.
  
  • ENVR 5302 - Environmental Contaminant Management


    Credit(s): 3

    Investigates the methods by which geological principles are used to satisfy federal and state regulations concerning the environment.
  
  • ENVR 5303 - Remediation/Reclamation of Disturb Land


    Credit(s): 3

    Remediation and reclamation of contaminated or disturbed lands. Required field trips.
    Co-requisite(s): ENVR 5003  
  
  • ENVR 5304 - Advanced Environmental Health and Safety


    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to occupational and environmental health and safety hazards. Evaluation methods and general principles of control measures are presented. Approaches to the application of regulatory requirements are discussed.
  
  • ENVR 5307 - Water Resources Management


    Credit(s): 3

    This survey course examines the principles of hydrology and how society is involved in managing the hydrologic cycle and water resources.
  
  • ENVR 5312 - Environmental Hydrology


    Credit(s): 3

    Two hours lecture and three hours lab per week. This course will examine the physical environment of agricultural and forested land, fundamental physics, biological significance, instruments, and monitoring techniques. Required field trips.
    Prerequisite(s): ENVR 3349 or FORS 5335  or equivalent. Co-requisite(s): ENVR 5012  
  
  • ENVR 5314 - Environmental Delineation and Functional Assessment


    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to the history, regulations and current technical criteria for the identification and delineation of wetland boundaries and the functional assessment of wetlands. 
    When Offered: Spring only, odd years.
    Co-requisite(s): ENVR 5014  
  
  • ENVR 5325 - Environmental Policy and Regulation


    Credit(s): 3

    Development of environmental policies, laws, federal and state regulations, and compliance. Terminology and the role of science in environmental regulation. Ethical responsibilities of the environmental scientist in compliance situations.
  
  • ENVR 5330 - Ecotoxicology


    Credit(s): 3

    The ecological and toxicological effects of natural and synthetic pollutants on populations, communities and ecosystems with the fate (transport, transformation and breakdown) of such pollutants in the environment.
  
  • ENVR 5350 - Air Quality Assessment


    Credit(s): 3

    Chemical analysis for particles, gases and air permitting. Instrumentation and techniques relevant to ambient air quality, monitoring, source emission testing and occupied indoor environment.
  
  • ENVR 5371 - Topics in Environmental Science


    Credit(s): 3

    Special studies in environmental sciences.
    Repeated: May be repeated in a different topic.
  
  • ENVR 5415 - Environmental Assessment and Management


    Credit(s): 4

    Environmental planning in the U.S. with reference to the principles and procedures for preparing environmental assessments and impact statements.
    Co-requisite(s): ENV 515L

Finance

  
  • FINC 5310 - International Finance


    Credit(s): 3

    Selected topics in international financial management and international financial markets.
    Prerequisite(s): FINC 3333 or equivalent
  
  • FINC 5314 - Advanced Financial Management


    Credit(s): 3

    Employment of the case method to examine financial theories and concepts in practical situations and to develop analytical skills and judgment ability in solving financial problems of business firms.
  
  • FINC 5354 - Portfolio Analysis in Capital Markets


    Credit(s): 3

    A thorough study of investment analysis techniques and problems of portfolio selection and management.
    Prerequisite(s): FINC 3333
  
  • FINC 5375 - Special Problems


    Credit(s): 3

    Individual instruction based on the type of studies needed for the programs pursued.
    Repeated: May be repeated for credit under different topics.
  
  • FINC 5390 - Advanced Student Investment Roundtable


    Credit(s): 3

    Supervised application of security analysis and portfolio management skills, including research techniques, asset allocation, security selection, proxy voting, performance reporting and analysis of current topics in the field.
    Prerequisite(s): finance major or minor, and consent of director of Student Roundtable and department chair

Forestry

  
  • FORS 5007 - GIS Applications in Wildlife Management Lab


    Credit(s): 0

    Study of the effects of forests and forest activities on water quantity and quality, soil erosion and stream sedimentation. Required field trips.
  
  • FORS 5021 - Landscape Ecology Lab


    Credit(s): 0

    Examination of land use and land-use changes in the context of land-use management objectives. Tools and methodologies in spatial analysis will be examined.
  
  • FORS 5027 - Advanced Intensive Silviculture Lab


    Credit(s): 0

    Study of tree improvement in silviculture context. Fundamental concepts from tree breeding, vegetation management and forest fertilization.
  
  • FORS 5041 - Big Game Management Lab


    Credit(s): 0

    The study of the basic biology of the white-tailed deer, the proper management procedures for producing white-tails on forested lands and the proper harvest of these game animals.
  
  • FORS 5046 - Mammalogy Lab


    Credit(s): 0

    Classification, evolution, natural history and distribution of mammals. Emphasis on natural history and identification of regional species in lab. Field trips required. Requires outside readings and/or research projects.
    Prerequisite(s): FORS 5446  
  
  • FORS 5050 - Advanced Wildlife Habit Management Lab


    Credit(s): 0

    Theory and practice of evaluating and managing a forest habitat for wildlife. Required field trips. 
    Co-requisite(s): FORS 5350  
  
  • FORS 5051 - Management of Outdoor Recreation Areas Lab


    Credit(s): 0

    Planning, development and maintenance of parks and forest recreation areas. Required field trips.
  
  • FORS 5175 - Advanced Graduate Studies


    Credit(s): 1-3

    S.R.I. non-thesis graduate students only. Web course. Capstone course for final project for non-thesis students. Application of research and project concepts. Problem identification, analysis and solution in natural and/or cultural resources management and interpretation. Includes on-campus presentation and comprehensive oral examination.
  
  • FORS 5176 - Advanced Graduate Studies


    Credit(s): 1-3

    Same as FORS 5175  in a different area.
  
  • FORS 5187 - Graduate Seminar


    Credit(s): 1

    Presentation and discussion of current scientific work in forestry research proposals, study plans and manuscripts.
  
  • FORS 5190 - Thesis


    Credit(s): 1-9

    Research and writing of the thesis. Grade will be Pass or Fail.
    Note: Note: After the approval of the thesis/dissertation proposal, a student must register for 590 (FORS 6199  for doctoral students) each semester or summer session university resources are utilized.
  
  • FORS 5210 - Research Methods in Natural Resources


    Credit(s): 2

    Development and analysis of statistical designs for forestry research.
  
  • FORS 5301 - Forest Consulting


    Credit(s): 3

    An overview of the forest consulting business. Focus will be on consulting as a career and provide skills/applications essential for becoming a successful consultant.
    When Offered: Spring only, odd years.
  
  • FORS 5302 - Advanced Field Ecology


    Credit(s): 3

    Principles of synecology and population ecology as they affect vegetative and animal communities. Ecological impacts of management, quantitative analysis of communities. 
  
  • FORS 5304 - Southern Hardwood Silviculture


    Credit(s): 3

    Silvicultural, economic and utilization considerations of the major and minor hardwood and hardwood-conifer forest types. Required field trips.
  
  • FORS 5305 - Wetland Wildlife Management


    Credit(s): 3

    Principles of wetland management to maximize wildlife suitability, use, biological diversity and ecological integrity. Wetland management techniques, practices and concepts with an emphasis on wetland management for migratory birds, including waterfowl, shorebirds and other nongame birds.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
  
  • FORS 5306 - Wildlife Population Ecology


    Credit(s): 3

    Quantitative and conceptual approach to understanding population ecology and dynamics of wildlife species. Population estimation and other analytical/modeling techniques with an emphasis on conservation, management of game and nongame wildlife populations.
  
  • FORS 5307 - GIS Applications in Wildlife Management


    Credit(s): 3

    Applications of GIS to wildlife ecology, conservation and management. 
  
  • FORS 5309 - Forest Hydrology


    Credit(s): 3

    Study of the effects of forests and forest activities on water quantity and quality, soil erosion and stream sedimentation. Required field trips.
    Prerequisite(s): FORS 3349 or FORS 5335  or permission of instructor
  
  • FORS 5312 - Timber Management


    Credit(s): 3

    Concepts of stand-level and forest-level timber harvesting schedules.
  
  • FORS 5315 - Tree Physiology


    Credit(s): 3

    The physiological processes and conditions of woody plants.
  
  • FORS 5316 - Forest Investment Analysis


    Credit(s): 3

    Quantitative microeconomic and analysis techniques applicable to solving economic and business-related problems in multiple-use forest management.
  
  • FORS 5317 - Biometrics


    Credit(s): 3

    Applications of statistical methods in natural sciences. Emphasis on techniques for analyzing biological data.
  
  • FORS 5318 - Applied Regression of Natural Resources


    Credit(s): 3

    Applications of regression analysis in natural sciences. Emphasis on regression techniques for analyzing biological data.
  
  • FORS 5321 - Landscape Ecology


    Credit(s): 3

    Examination of land use and land-use changes in the context of land-use management objectives. Tools and methodologies in spatial analysis will be examined.
  
  • FORS 5323 - Plant Water Relations


    Credit(s): 3

    Study of the biotic and abiotic factors that control the water balance.
  
  • FORS 5324 - Economic Project Analysis


    Credit(s): 3

    Execution of rigorous economic analysis and comprehensive financial analysis. The theoretical nature of each type of analysis will be explored.
    Prerequisite(s): FORS 5316  or permission of instructor
  
  • FORS 5325 - Forest Economics


    Credit(s): 3

    Economic analysis for decision-making in forestry.
  
  • FORS 5327 - Advanced Intensive Silviculture


    Credit(s): 3

    Study of tree improvement in silviculture context. Fundamental concepts from tree breeding, vegetation management and forest fertilization.
  
  • FORS 5328 - Regional Silviculture


    Credit(s): 3

    Multiple use management of the major forest types of the U.S.
    Prerequisite(s): FORS 3347
  
  • FORS 5335 - Forest Soils


    Credit(s): 0 or 3

    Soil types in relation to silvicultural types and practices. Required field trips.
  
  • FORS 5341 - Big Game Management


    Credit(s): 3

    The study of the basic biology of the white-tailed deer, the proper management procedures for producing white-tails on forested lands and the proper harvest of these game animals.
  
  • FORS 5342 - Human Dimensions of Natural Resources


    Credit(s): 3

    Examines the role of resource managers in making wise decisions concerning natural resources, incorporating not only biological sciences but also sound information concerning human thought and action regarding natural systems.
  
  • FORS 5343 - Weather and Climate


    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to the basic ideas of the atmosphere, weather, climate and weather forecasting, climate and climate change. Develop competencies to access weather information via geospatial software and the internet.
  
  • FORS 5345 - Forest and Range Ecological Concepts


    Credit(s): 3

    The study of ecology through the investigation of some basic ecological concepts as they apply to forest and range management.
  
  • FORS 5346 - Fire Ecology and Management


    Credit(s): 3

    An investigation of fire ecology in the United States. Emphasis is on how fire ecology is utilized in natural resource management. A Saturday field trip may be scheduled.
  
  • FORS 5347 - Predator Ecology and Conservation


    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to predation theory and current research topics and issues related to predator conservation.
  
  • FORS 5348 - Range Management


    Credit(s): 3

    Characteristics of rangelands and range plants and management of grazing animals and vegetation. Emphasis on interactions with recreation, wildlife and forests.
  
  • FORS 5350 - Advanced Wildlife Habitat Management


    Credit(s): 3

    Theory and practice of evaluating and managing a forest habitat for wildlife. Required field trips. 
    Co-requisite(s): FORS 5050  
  
  • FORS 5351 - Management of Outdoor Recreation Areas


    Credit(s): 3

    Planning, development and maintenance of parks and forest recreation areas. Required field trips.
  
  • FORS 5354 - Non-game Wildlife Ecology


    Credit(s): 3

    Ecology of non-game animals in forest ecosystems. Topics include populations ecology and the relationships of animal-to-forest ecosystems. Some bird and small mammal sample techniques included, as in management of some endangered species. Required field trips. 
  
  • FORS 5355 - Environmental Communications


    Credit(s): 3

    Overview of the field of natural resource communication and interpretation. Of particular interest to those whose careers require public interaction.
  
  • FORS 5356 - Environmental Attitudes and Issues


    Credit(s): 3

    Overview of the global historical origins and current influences on attitudes toward the outdoor environment. Examination and discussion of environmental policy, ethics and issues.
  
  • FORS 5364 - Advanced Forestry Topics


    Credit(s): 3

    Classes conducted on current topics in forestry.
    Repeated: May be repeated under different topic.
  
  • FORS 5365 - Range Development and Evaluation


    Credit(s): 3

    Principles of the development, improvement and evaluations of rangeland resources. Required field trips.
  
  • FORS 5366 - Advanced Urban Wildlife Management


    Credit(s): 3

    Techniques of managing wildlife population in urban/suburban landscapes. Includes nuisance wildlife habitat restoration.
  
  • FORS 5367 - Oral Interpretive Programs


    Credit(s): 3

    Web course. Application of interpretive philosophy and techniques to oral interpretive programs. Includes the philosophy, techniques, curriculum, training and certification process of the NPS Interpretive Development Program.
  
  • FORS 5368 - Writing for Interpretation


    Credit(s): 3

    Web course. Provides an overview and experience in understanding, analyzing and producing interpretive written products. Introduces students to advanced-writing techniques related to graduate and professional performance.
  
  • FORS 5369 - Interpret Research and Evaluation


    Credit(s): 3

    Web course. Overview of interpretive research and evaluation with a focus on theory development, methodological approaches and research design.
  
  • FORS 5370 - Field-Based Interpret Programs


    Credit(s): 3

    Web course. Overview of field-based interpretive programs and conducted activities, including a review of essential elements and an examination of approaches.
  
  • FORS 5371 - Curriculum-Based Interpretive Programs


    Credit(s): 3

    Web course. Explores the body of knowledge and skills necessary to understand, develop and present an effective curriculum-based program.
  
  • FORS 5372 - Interpretive Planning


    Credit(s): 3

    Web course. Examines significant aspects of interpretive planning, including leadership, plan development and participation on a planning team.
  
  • FORS 5373 - Leadership in Communications and Interpretation


    Credit(s): 3

    Web course. Overview of interpretive leadership skills, principles and techniques, including program administration, public outreach, staff training and coaching.
  
  • FORS 5374 - Advanced Interpretative Media/Graphics


    Credit(s): 3

    Web course. Course explores and provides a foundation in interpretative media and development, including planning, concept development, media selection and design elements. Students are provided the opportunity to use authentic and service-learning assignments to develop professionalism in the field.
  
  • FORS 5377 - Data Analysis


    Credit(s): 3

    Web course. Analysis, interpretation and evaluation of social survey data focusing on forest recreation and natural resource interpretation.
  
  • FORS 5378 - Cultural and Heritage Interpretation


    Credit(s): 3

    Web course. Exploration of issues relative to cultural and heritage interpretation, including, but not limited to, historic interpretation, living history, demonstrations and exhibits. Students will be exposed to policy, theories and applied techniques associated with the preservation, presentation and interpretation of the sites and stories of culture and history.
  
  • FORS 5379 - Principles and Policies in Resource Interpretation


    Credit(s): 3

    Web course. An investigation of the historic foundation, theoretical basis and current practices in resource interpretation.
  
  • FORS 5380 - Advanced Professional Communications and Interpretation


    Credit(s): 3

    Web course. Capstone course that provides students the opportunity to develop higher-level critical-thinking and communication abilities through exploration of knowledge, philosophies, techniques and tools relative to natural and cultural resources and their interpretation.
  
  • FORS 5388 - Problem Analysis Resource Interpretation


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an analysis of resource interpretation pertinent to the students course of study
  
  • FORS 5446 - Mammalogy


    Credit(s): 4

    Classification, evolution, natural history and distribution of mammals. Emphasis on natural history and identification of regional species in lab. Field trips required. Requires outside readings and/or research projects.
    Prerequisite(s): FORS 5046  
  
  • FORS 6007 - GIS Applications in Wildlife Management Lab


    Credit(s): 0

    Study of the effects of forests and forest activities on water quantity and quality, soil erosion and stream sedimentation. Required field trips.
  
  • FORS 6009 - Forest Hydrology


    Credit(s): 0-3

    Study of the effects of forests and forest activities on water quantity and quality, soil erosion and stream sedimentation. Required field trips.
  
  • FORS 6041 - Big Game Management Lab


    Credit(s): 0

    The study of the basic biology of the white-tailed deer, the proper management procedures for producing white-tails on forested lands and the proper harvest of these game animals. 


  
  • FORS 6050 - Advanced Wildlife Habitat Management Lab


    Credit(s): 0

  
  • FORS 6086 - Advanced Mammalogy Lab


    Credit(s): 12-31

  
  • FORS 6175 - Advanced Graduate Studies


    Credit(s): 1

    S.R.I. non-thesis graduate students only. Web course. Capstone course for final project for non-thesis students. Application of research and project concepts. Problem identification, analysis and solution in natural and/or cultural resources management and interpretation. Includes on-campus presentation and comprehensive oral examination.
  
  • FORS 6176 - Advanced Graduate Studies


    Credit(s): 1-3

    Same as FORS 6175  in a different area.
  
  • FORS 6187 - Graduate Seminar


    Credit(s): 1

    Presentation and discussion of current scientific work in forestry research proposals, study plans and manuscripts.
  
  • FORS 6199 - Dissertation


    Credit(s): 1-9

    Research and writing of the dissertation. Grade will be Pass or Fail.
    Note: Note: After the approval of the thesis/dissertation proposal, a student must register for FORS 5190  (699 for doctoral students) each semester or summer session university resources are utilized.
  
  • FORS 6210 - Research Methods in Natural Resources


    Credit(s): 2

    Development and analysis of statistical designs for forestry research. 
    Repeated: No
  
  • FORS 6301 - Forest Consulting


    Credit(s): 3

    An overview of the forest consulting business. Focus will be on consulting as a career and provide skills/applications essential for becoming a successful consultant.
  
  • FORS 6302 - Advanced Field Ecology


    Credit(s): 3

    Principles of synecology and population ecology as they affect vegetative and animal communities. Ecological impacts of management, quantitative analysis of communities.  
    Prerequisite(s): FORS 2309 and BIOL 3381
  
  • FORS 6304 - Southern Hardwood Silviculture


    Credit(s): 3

    Silvicultural, economic and utilization considerations of the major and minor hardwood and hardwood-conifer forest types. Required field trips. 
  
  • FORS 6305 - Wetland Wildlife Management


    Credit(s): 3

    Principles of wetland management to maximize wildlife suitability, use, biological diversity and ecological integrity. Wetland management techniques, practices and concepts with an emphasis on wetland management for migratory birds, including waterfowl, shorebirds and other nongame birds.
  
  • FORS 6306 - Wildlife Population Ecology


    Credit(s): 3

    Quantitative and conceptual approach to understanding population ecology and dynamics of wildlife species. Population estimation and other analytical/modeling techniques with an emphasis on conservation, management of game and nongame wildlife populations.
  
  • FORS 6307 - GIS Applications in Wildlife Management


    Credit(s): 0 or 3

    Applications of GIS to wildlife ecology, conservation and management.  
  
  • FORS 6312 - Timber Management


    Credit(s): 3

    Concepts of stand-level and forest-level timber harvesting schedules. 
  
  • FORS 6315 - Tree Physiology


    Credit(s): 3

    The physiological processes and conditions of woody plants.
 

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