Master's Program in Natural Resources
Course
Descriptions
30-502. HABITAT MANAGEMENT AND RESTORATION: THEORY.
An exploration of advanced theory and methodology for the establishment, maintenance
and restoration of aquatic and terrestrial habitats. 3 credit hours.
30-503. HABITAT MANAGEMENT AND RESTORATION: PRACTICE.
Application of theory and methodology presented in the theory course to field
projects involving data collection and interpretation. 3 credit hours.
29-504. ADVANCED AQUACULTURE.
Advanced aquaculture will include environmental, social and legal considerations;
various culture systems; water quality management (as related to organism
cultured and system type); feeds and nutrition; health management; and economics
and marketing. The course will include literature research and research projects
as well as assigned laboratory work. Three hours lecture and one two hour
laboratory per week. 4 credit hours.
29-505. AQUATIC ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY.
A study of the basic physiological systems in fishes and crustaceans and their
relationships to development, growth and reproduction. Three hours lecture
and one two hour laboratory per week. 4 credit hours.
29-506. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN.
A study of the use of advanced experimental designs in planning, analyzing
and interpreting experimental data. Three one-hour class periods per week.
Prerequisite: 3 credits in statistics/biometrics. 3 credit hours.
29-507. RESEARCH PROBLEM IN AREA OF SPECIALIZATION.
A special problems course designed to provide research training in the area
of the students field of study and specifically related to the needs of their
research program. 3 credit hours.
29-508. DEPARTMENT SEMINAR.
A seminar, meeting once per week with faculty and student presentations on
their research and/or other relative scientific topics. 1 credit hour.
29-642. ADVANCED WILDLIFE BIOLOGY.
Advanced study of wildlife populations including the application of computers
to field data analysis and theoretical models. Research techniques of project
planning, record keeping, wildlife literature review, and scientific writing.
Environmental management using remote sensing and reconnaissance field mapping,
habitat analysis and evaluation, sustained yield, and wildlife damage control.
Prerequisite Natural
Resources 403. 3 credit hours.
29-643. MARINE BIOLOGY.
A broad overview of the biota of marine environments, examining the ecological
structure and function of oceanic, coastal, and estuarine habitats. Aspects
of physical, chemical, and geological oceanography will also be covered pertinent
to biological communities and adaptations. Lectures, demonstrations, laboratories
and two-weekend field trips. Prerequisites: Natural
Resources 205 or consent of instructor. 3 credit hours.
29-644. WETLANDS BIOLOGY.
A broad overview of the ecological structure and function of wetlands environments,
emphasizing comparisons of different wetland types in terms of hydrology,
soils, biogeochemistry, biota, and ecological processes. Human interactions
with wetlands will be examined in terms of wetlands values and functions,
delineation, classification, inventory, regulations, mitigation, compensation,
and management. Lectures, demonstrations, laboratories, and two weekend field
trips. Prerequisites: Natural
Resources 205 or consent of instructor. 3 credit hours.
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