Course Descriptions

Intro. to Natural Resources Management (NRM 1001)
This course is presented as an introduction into the field of natural resources management. Students will be exposed to the range of disciplines contributing to effective natural resources management and will learn of the variety of career options in the field. Prerequisite: None. 3 credits.

Natural Resources Field Experience (NRM 2015)
This field-based course allows the students to engage in applied natural resource issues and problems. Students will visit multiple sites over a two-week time period. Each site will allow the students to participate in specific projects spanning the fields of forestry, wildlife management, mining, and recreation planning. Students will become proficient in several measurement techniques including timber cruising, wildlife population modeling, GIS, and visitor surveys. 3 credits.

Integrated Resource Planning (NRM 4022)
This course presents concepts, methods, and tools essential to the development of effective integrated resource management plans. Student will select a resource planning area, and working in interdisciplinary teams, prepare an integrated resource plan for implementation. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing. 3 credits.

Resource Impacts & Management (NRM 4025)
This course addresses the inevitable result of introducing recreation participation into natural areas. Attention will be given to the study of the four major categories of resource impact: soil, water, vegetation, and wildlife. Students will also participate in a resource monitoring and data collection project. Prerequisite: REC 2031 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation Services or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

Environmental Conflict Management (NRM 4030)
The natural resource base is contested terrain in a number of aspects. Public land supports many competing uses. Resource activities on private lands often affect public goods and welfare. This course is designed to address the processes available for mitigating environmental disputes. Specific attention will be given to the role of government as an agent of the people. Prerequisite: ENV 2011: Public Policy and the Environment or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

Natural Resources Management Seminar (NRM 4051)
This seminar-style course is essentially the capstone course for the major. Students would be expected to undertake an original research project that draws on their educational experiences to date. Additionally, students will engage in discussions involving current issues and management challenges. 3 credits.

Natural Resources Internship (NRM 4053)
This full-semester experience is designed to be completed during a student’s senior year and would span a minimum of 12 weeks and 400 hours of work with an agency/organization involved in natural resources management. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of 50% of the NRM major curriculum requirements). 12 credits.