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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.
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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.
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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.
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FORS 5364 - Advanced Forestry Topics
Credit(s): 3
Classes conducted on current topics in forestry.
Repeated: Yes
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FORS 5365 - Range Development and Improvement
Credit(s): 3
Principles of the development, improvement and evaluations of rangeland resources. Required field trips.
Repeated: No
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FORS 5366 - Advanced Urban Wildlife Management
Credit(s): 3
Techniques of managing wildlife population in urban/suburban landscapes. Includes nuisance wildlife habitat restoration.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FORS 5388 - Problem Analysis Resource Interpretation
Credit(s): 3
This course is an analysis of resource interpretation pertinent to the students course of study
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FORS 5391 - Problem Analysis in Forestry
Credit(s): 3
This course is an advanced analysis of forestry topics for students in the Master of Forestry nonthesis program.
Repeated: No
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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 Course(s): FORS 5046
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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.
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FORS 6009 - Forest Hydrology
Credit(s): 0 To 3
Study of the effects of forests and forest activities on water quantity and quality, soil erosion and stream sedimentation. Required field trips.
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FORS 6041 - Big Game Management Lab
Credit(s): 0
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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.
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FORS 6050 - Advanced Wildlife Habitat Management Lab
Credit(s): 0
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FORS 6086 - Advanced Mammalogy Lab
Credit(s): 0
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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.
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FORS 6176 - Advanced Graduate Studies
Credit(s): 1 To 3
Same as FORS 6175 in a different area.
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FORS 6187 - Graduate Seminar
Credit(s): 1
Presentation and discussion of current scientific work in forestry research proposals, study plans and manuscripts.
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FORS 6199 - Dissertation
Credit(s): 1 To 9
Research and writing of the dissertation. Grade will be Pass or Fail.
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.
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FORS 6210 - Research Methods in Natural Resources
Credit(s): 2
Development and analysis of statistical designs for forestry research.
Repeated: No
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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.
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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 Course(s): FORS 2309 and BIOL 3381
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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.
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FORS 6305 - Advanced Amphibian Ecology and Conservation
Credit(s): 3
This course provides a survey of the ecology, behavior, conservation and management of amphibians with an emphasis on frogs and salamanders.
Repeated: No
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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.
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FORS 6307 - GIS Applications in Wildlife Management
Credit(s): 0 or 3
Applications of GIS to wildlife ecology, conservation and management.
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FORS 6309 - Advanced Forest Hydrology
Credit(s): 3
This course will examine the effects of forests and forest activities on water quantity and quality, soil erosion, and stream sedimentation at the doctoral level.
Repeated: No
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Required field trips
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FORS 6312 - Timber Management
Credit(s): 3
Concepts of stand-level and forest-level timber harvesting schedules.
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FORS 6315 - Tree Physiology
Credit(s): 3
The physiological processes and conditions of woody plants.
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FORS 6316 - Forest Investment Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Quantitative microeconomic and analysis techniques applicable to solving economic and business-related problems in multiple-use forest management.
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FORS 6317 - Biometrics
Credit(s): 3
Applications of statistical methods in natural sciences. Emphasis on techniques for analyzing biological data.
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FORS 6318 - Applied Regression in Natural Resources
Credit(s): 3
Applications of regression analysis in natural sciences. Emphasis on regression techniques for analyzing biological data.
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FORS 6321 - Landscape Ecology
Credit(s): 0 or 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.
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FORS 6323 - Plant Water Relations
Credit(s): 3
Study of the biotic and abiotic factors that control the water balance.
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FORS 6324 - 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.
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FORS 6325 - Forest Economics
Credit(s): 3
Economic analysis for decision-making in forestry.
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FORS 6327 - Advanced Intensive Silviculture
Credit(s): 3
Study of tree improvement in silviculture context. Fundamental concepts from tree breeding, vegetation management and forest fertilization.
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FORS 6328 - Regional Silviculture
Credit(s): 3
Multiple use management of the major forest types of the U.S.
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FORS 6335 - Forest Soils
Credit(s): 0 or 3
Soil types in relation to silvicultural types and practices. Required field trips.
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FORS 6341 - 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.
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FORS 6342 - Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
Credit(s): 3
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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.
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FORS 6343 - 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.
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FORS 6345 - Forest and Range Ecology Concepts
Credit(s): 3
The study of ecology through the investigation of some basic ecological concepts as they apply to forest and range management.
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FORS 6346 - 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.
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FORS 6347 - Predator Ecology and Conservation
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to predation theory and current research topics and issues related to predator conservation.
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FORS 6348 - 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.
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FORS 6350 - Advanced Wildlife Habit Management
Credit(s): 0 or 3
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FORS 6351 - Management of Outdoor Recreation Areas
Credit(s): 0 or 3
Planning, development and maintenance of parks and forest recreation areas. Required field trips.
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FORS 6354 - 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.
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FORS 6355 - 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.
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FORS 6356 - 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.
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FORS 6364 - Advanced Forestry Topics
Credit(s): 3
Classes conducted on current topics in forestry. May be repeated under different topic.
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FORS 6365 - Range Development and Improvement
Credit(s): 3
Principles of the development, improvement and evaluations of rangeland resources. Required field trips.
Repeated: No
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FORS 6366 - Advanced Urban Wildlife Management
Credit(s): 3
Techniques of managing wildlife population in urban/suburban landscapes. Includes nuisance wildlife habitat restoration.
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FORS 6367 - Oral Interpretive Programs
Credit(s): 3
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.
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FORS 6368 - Writing for Interpretation
Credit(s): 3
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.
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FORS 6369 - Interpretive Research and Evaluation
Credit(s): 3
Overview of interpretive research and evaluation with a focus on theory development, methodological approaches and research design.
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FORS 6370 - Field-Based Interpretive Programs
Credit(s): 3
Overview of field-based interpretive programs and conducted activities, including a review of essential elements and an examination of approaches.
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FORS 6371 - Curriculum-Based Interpretive Programs
Credit(s): 3
Explores the body of knowledge and skills necessary to understand, develop and present an effective curriculum-based program.
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FORS 6372 - Interpretive Planning
Credit(s): 3
Examines significant aspects of interpretive planning, including leadership, plan development and participation on a planning team.
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FORS 6373 - Leadership in Communications and Interpretation
Credit(s): 3
Overview of interpretive leadership skills, principles and techniques, including program administration, public outreach, staff training and coaching.
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FORS 6374 - Advanced Interpretative Media/Graphics
Credit(s): 3
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.
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FORS 6377 - Doctoral Problems
Credit(s): 3
Investigation into areas not included in student’s dissertation.
Repeated: Yes
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FORS 6378 - Cultural and Heritage Interpretation
Credit(s): 3
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.
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FORS 6379 - Principles and Policies in Resource Interpretation
Credit(s): 3
An investigation of the historic foundation, theoretical basis and current practices in resource interpretation.
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FORS 6380 - Advanced Professional Communications and Interpretation
Credit(s): 3
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.
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FORS 6486 - Advanced Mammalogy
Credit(s): 4
Classification, evolution, natural history and distribution of mammals. Emphasis on natural history and identificaiton of regional species in lab. Field trips required. Requires outside reading and/or research projects.
Prerequisite Course(s): BIOL 1313 Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Permission of instructor
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GISC 5000 - GIS Programming Lab
Credit(s): 0
Introduction to GIS programming language fundamentals, such as data types, control structures and functions.
Co-requisite Course(s): GISC 5300
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GISC 5001 - GIS Database Management Lab
Credit(s): 0
The lecture and lab are combined into one grade. The class meets three times a week (two 50-minute lectures and one 170-minute lab) for 15 weeks and also meets for a one-hour exam. Students are required to submit five lab assignments completed via a combination of in-class and out-of-class time. Students also are required to submit one term project, which covers data collection, database normalization, database creation, user interface design, report writing and project presentation. These requirements take at least six hours of out-of-class student work each week to prepare and complete.
Repeated: No
Co-requisite Course(s): GISC 5301
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GISC 5015 - Spatial Analysis Lab
Credit(s): 0
Acquaint students with a range of common spatial analysis techniques used to identify and describe spatial patterns and processes operating in natural systems.
Co-requisite Course(s): GISC 5315
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GISC 5025 - Mobile and Field GIS Lab
Credit(s): 0
GIS data management with focus on building geodatabase, field mapping and inventory using mobile GPS/GIS devices. Students will work on projects related to GIS data collection and processing using GIS/GPS.
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GISC 5051 - Introduction to GIS/Geospatial Analysis Lab
Credit(s): 0
Expanded examination of GIS theory, concepts, technology and applications.
Co-requisite Course(s): GISC 5351
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GISC 5052 - Introduction to Digital Remote Sensing Lab
Credit(s): 0
Introduction to the theoretical and practical applications of digital remote sensing for natural resource management. Specifics include history and overview of remote sensing, electromagnetic spectrum, image acquisition, image classification and accuracy assessment.
Co-requisite Course(s): GISC 5352
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GISC 5053 - GIS and Geospatial Applications Lab
Credit(s): 0
The applications of GIS technology to building and maintaining data bases and analyzing spatial and temporal problems. Reports and field trips are required.
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GISC 5175 - Advanced Graduate Studies in GIS
Credit(s): 1 To 3
Individual study in an area of the student’s choice.
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GISC 5300 - GIS Programming
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to GIS programming language fundamentals, such as data types, control structures and functions.
Prerequisite Course(s): GISC 5351 Co-requisite Course(s): GISC 5000
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GISC 5301 - GIS database management
Credit(s): 3
Instruction will cover relational database design, functions, SQL, applications, management and geodatabase structure.
Repeated: No
Co-requisite Course(s): GISC 5001
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GISC 5305 - Remote Sensing Applications
Credit(s): 3
Application of analog and digital remote sensing technologies for natural and cultural resource assessment.
Registration Restriction by Classification
Master’s Candidate, Doctoral
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GISC 5310 - Landscape Modeling
Credit(s): 3
Application of GIS to solving management of spatial applications for natural and cultural resources.
Co-requisite Course(s): GISC 5010
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GISC 5315 - Spatial Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Acquaint students with a range of common spatial analysis techniques used to identify and describe spatial patterns and processes operating in natural systems.
Co-requisite Course(s): GISC 5015
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GISC 5320 - Ecological Planning
Credit(s): 3
Formulation, writing and implementation of multiple use spatial management and planning.
Registration Restriction by Classification
Master’s Candidate, Doctoral
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GISC 5325 - Mobile and Field GIS
Credit(s): 3
GIS data management with focus on building geodatabase, field mapping and inventory using mobile GPS/GIS devices. Students will work on projects related to GIS data collection and processing using GIS/GPS.
Prerequisite Course(s): GISC 5351 Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Permission of instructor
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GISC 5351 - Introduction to GIS and Geospatial Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Expanded examination of GIS theory, concepts, technology and applications.
Co-requisite Course(s): GISC 5051
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GISC 5352 - Introduction to Digital Remote Sensing
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the theoretical and practical applications of digital remote sensing for natural resource management. Specifics include history and overview of remote sensing, electromagnetic spectrum, image acquisition, image classification and accuracy assessment.
Co-requisite Course(s): GISC 5052
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GISC 5353 - GIS and Geospatial Applications
Credit(s): 3
The applications of GIS technology to building and maintaining data bases and analyzing spatial and temporal problems. Reports and field trips are required.
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GISC 5364 - Advanced Geospatial Science Topics
Credit(s): 3
Classes conducted on current topics in geospatial science.
Repeated: Yes
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GISC 6364 - Advanced Geospatial Science Topics
Credit(s): 3
Classes in this course are conducted on current topics in geospatial science. Course may be repeated under different topic.
Repeated: Yes
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