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NRES 1001 - Orientation and Information Systems
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 1001 until 02-SEP-08, was ENR 1001 until 05-SEP-06
Course planning for NRES majors, natural resource careers, liberal education requirements, internships, summer jobs. Mentoring/utilizing alumni contacts. Technical tools in the workplace, lab equipment, software, getting around GUIs, navigating the Internet, preparing documents. Making spreadsheet calculations. Using Lumina and periodical indexes.
NRES 1003H - Honors Colloquium (Topics course)
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 1003H until 18-JAN-11, was ENR 1003H until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3003H until 02-SEP-03, was NRES 3003 until 05-SEP-00
Lectures from experts, readings, discussions of current environmental topics/issues. Topics vary, see Class Schedule.
NRES 1201 - Conservation and Management of Natural Resources [ENVT]
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 1201 until 05-SEP-06, was ENR 1201 until 05-SEP-06
Issues/approaches associated with conserving/managing natural resources locally, Midwest, United States, and globally. Concepts of conserving/managing various renewable natural resources. Environmental ethics, conservation economics. Renewable resources: soil, forests, wildlife, fisheries, wind, solar power.
NRES 1480 - Topics in Natural Resources (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 4]; Student Option; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 1480 until 21-MAY-12, was ENR 1480 until 05-SEP-06
Lectures by visiting scholar or regular staff member. Topics specified in Class Schedule.
NRES 1901 - Freshman Seminar (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 3]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 3 credits)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 1901 until 05-SEP-06, was ENR 1901 until 05-SEP-06
In-depth study of issues/topics related to natural resources and the environment. Topics vary and are announced each semester.
NRES 1905 - Freshmen Seminar (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 3]; Student Option; may be repeated for 3 credits)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 1905 until 05-SEP-06, was ENR 1905 until 05-SEP-06
In-depth study of issues/topics related to natural resources and the environment. Topics vary and are announced each semester.
NRES 2041 - Natural Resources Consumption and Sustainability [ENVT IP]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3607 until 22-JAN-13, was ESPM 2041 until 22-JAN-13, was ENR 2041 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 1041 until 21-JAN-03, was NRES 1041W until 28-MAY-02, was NRES 1041 until 05-SEP-00
Trends in national/global population growth, economic growth, and consumption of food, energy, minerals, wood, and other raw materials. Natural resources as raw materials for industry and for economic development. Environmental/economic trade-offs in gathering, processing, and use. Balancing consumption and environmental needs. Environmental impacts of extraction/use. Sustainability.
NRES 3000 - Colloquium: Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (Topics course)
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3000 until 21-JAN-25, was ENR 3000 until 05-SEP-06
Lectures from experts. Readings/discussions of current environmental topics/issues. Topics vary, see Class Schedule.
NRES 3001 - Treaty Rights and Natural Resources [CD HP]
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3001 until 23-MAY-11, was ENR 3001 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5001 (inactive, starting 07-SEP-99, was ENR 5001 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5001 until 07-SEP-04), ESPM 3001 (inactive, starting 05-SEP-00, was ENR 3001 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3001 until 07-SEP-04)
Readings, class discussion about nature of treaty rights reserved by indigenous Americans with respect to utilization of natural resources. Emphasizes Midwest issues. Web-assisted course.
NRES 3002 - Colloquium: Exotic Plants and Animals
(1 cr; A-F or Audit)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3015 until 22-JAN-19, was ESPM 3002 until 05-SEP-17, was ENR 3002 until 05-SEP-06
Current exotic plants/animals in Great Lakes region and around the world. Gypsy moths, brown tree snakes, zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil. Impact/control. Readings, discussions, and lectures from experts on topics such as invasion theory and real world management.
NRES 3011W - Ethics and Leadership in Resource Management [ENVT WI C/PE]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3011W until 17-JAN-17, was ENR 3011W until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3011 until 05-SEP-00
Normative/professional ethics, and leadership considerations, applicable to managing natural resources and the environment. Readings, discussion.
NRES 3021 - Ecological Vegetation Management: a Consulting Approach [ENVT]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3021 until 22-JAN-08, was ENR 3021 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 3021 (inactive, starting 07-SEP-99, was ENR 3021 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3021 until 07-SEP-04), ESPM 5021 (inactive, was ENR 5021 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5021 until 07-SEP-04)
Ecological Vegetation Management: a Consulting Approach
NRES 3031 - Applied Global Positioning Systems for Geographic Information Systems
(2 cr; A-F or Audit)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3031 until 19-JAN-16, was ENR 3031 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 3031, ESPM 5031 (starting 21-JAN-03, was ENR 5031 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5031 until 07-SEP-04)
GPS principles, operations, techniques to improve accuracy. Datum, projections, and coordinate systems. Differential correction, accuracy assessments discussed/applied in lab exercises. Code/carrier phase GPS used in exercises. GPS handheld units, PDA based ArcPad/GPS equipment. Transferring field data to/from desktop systems, integrating GPS data with GIS.
NRES 3051 - Experience and Training in a Field Setting
(1 cr [max 3]; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 3 credits)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3051 until 05-SEP-06, was ENR 3051 until 05-SEP-06
Students give oral presentation on an aspect of work/internship experience and produce a structured paper/project on topic related to their experience. Topic is agreed upon in consultation with a faculty adviser.
NRES 3101 - Conserving our Plant Biodiversity [ENVT]
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3101 until 04-SEP-18, was ENR 3101 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 4101 until 04-SEP-01, ESPM 3101 (inactive, starting 04-SEP-01, was ENR 3101 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3101 until 07-SEP-04, was NRES 4101 until 04-SEP-01), ESPM 5101 (inactive, was ENR 5101 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5101 until 07-SEP-04)
Introduction to principles underlying assessment/conservation of plant biodiversity at individual, population, and community levels. Case studies in management of biodiversity to restore/maintain ecosystem function. Issues such as genetics, timber harvesting, invasive species, plant reproduction.
NRES 3111 - Hydrology and Water Quality Field Methods
(3 cr; A-F or Audit)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3111 until 19-JAN-16, was ENR 3111 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5111, ESPM 3111
Integrates water quality, surface/groundwater hydrology. Case studies, hands-on field data collection, calculations of hydrological/water quality parameters. Meteorological data, snow hydrology, stream gauging, well monitoring, automatic water samplers. Designing water quality sampling program. Geomorphology, interception, infiltration.
NRES 3202W - Environmental Conflict Management, Leadership, and Planning [WI]
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3202W until 19-JAN-16, was ENR 3202W until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3202 until 05-SEP-00, ESPM 5202 (starting 07-SEP-99, was ENR 5202 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5202 until 07-SEP-04), ESPM 3202W (starting 22-JAN-02, was ENR 3202W until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3202W until 07-SEP-04, was NRES 3202 until 05-SEP-00)
Negotiation of natural resource management issues and the use of collaborative planning. Case study approach to understanding conflict management, strategic planning, and building leadership qualities, emphasizing analytical concepts, techniques and skills.
NRES 3205 - Minnesota Ecosystems Field Course [ENVT]
(4 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was ENR 3205 until 18-JAN-05
Field introduction to upland terrestrial, wetland, and aquatic habitats of northern Minnesota, their ecological processes, and aspects of management. Identification of common plants, animals, and soils. Application of field techniques. Field-oriented group problem-solving. Held at Cloquet Forestry Center.
NRES 3207 - Emerging Issues in Tropical Agriculture and Forestry: Costa Rica
(3 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3207 until 23-MAY-11, was ENR 3207 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 3207 (inactive, was ENR 3207 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3207 until 07-SEP-04), ESPM 5207 (inactive, was ENR 5207 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5207 until 07-SEP-04)
Experiential learning through field trips. From conventional to organic bird-friendly coffee production/marketing to sustainable management of high-/low-land tropical forests and biodiversity. Lectures, seminars, labs field work, written project. A travel short course offered thru CATIE/UofM.
NRES 3211 - Survey, Measurement, and Modeling for Environmental Analysis
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3211 until 16-JAN-24, was ENR 3211 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 4211 until 04-SEP-01, ESPM 5211, ESPM 3211 (starting 04-SEP-01, was ENR 3211 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3211 until 07-SEP-04, was NRES 4211 until 04-SEP-01)
Introduction to survey, measurement, and modeling concepts/methods for study of natural resources and environmental issues. Emphasizes survey design for data collection, estimation, and analysis for issues encompassing land, water, air, vegetation, animal, soil, and human/social variables.
NRES 3241W - Natural Resource and Environmental Policy: History, Creation, and Implementation [WI SSCI C/PE]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3241W until 18-JAN-11, was ENR 3241W until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3241 until 05-SEP-00, ESPM 5241, ESPM 3241W (starting 05-SEP-00, was ENR 3241W until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3241W until 07-SEP-04, was NRES 3241 until 05-SEP-00)
Basic concepts of political/administrative processes important to natural resource policy and program development. Case study approach to policy/legislative process, participants in policy development, and public programs. Federal/state laws/regulations, international issues.
NRES 3245 - Sustainable Recreation Planning and Policy [ENVT]
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3245 until 08-SEP-15, was ENR 3245 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5245, ESPM 3245 (starting 07-SEP-99, was ENR 3245 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3245 until 07-SEP-04)
Overview of policies that affect recreation at local, state, and federal levels. Landscape-level planning. Collaborative relationships as means to implement sustainable natural/social policy. Class project involves all aspects of implementing recreation policy, from public meetings to hands-on evaluation of options.
NRES 3251 - Natural Resources in Sustainable International Development [ENVT IP]
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3251 until 07-SEP-10, was ENR 3251 until 05-SEP-06, was FR 3251 until 21-JAN-03, was LAS 3251 until 07-SEP-99, was FR 5251 until 07-SEP-99, ESPM 5251, ESPM 3251, LAS 3251 (inactive)
International perspectives on resource use in developing countries. Integration of natural resource issues with social, economic, and policy considerations. Overviews of agriculture, forestry, agroforestry, non-timber forest products, water resources, certification, and development issues. Latin American case studies.
NRES 3261W - Economics and Natural Resources Management [ENVT WI SSCI]
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3261 until 16-JAN-24, was ESPM 3261W until 04-SEP-07, was ENR 3261W until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3261 until 05-SEP-00, ESPM 5261, ESPM 3261
Introduction to microeconomic principles, Rrelationship of economic principles to natural resource management. Tools to address market failure, project analysis. Economic/financial considerations. Benefit/cost analysis. Valuation/assessment methods for property/resources. Planning/management problems. Managing renewable natural resources.
NRES 3480 - Topics in Natural Resources (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 4]; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3480 until 21-JAN-25, was ENR 3480 until 05-SEP-06
Lectures by visiting scholar or regular staff member. Topics specified in Class Schedule.
NRES 3575 - Wetlands Conservation
(3 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3575 until 22-JAN-13, was ENR 3575 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5575, ESPM 3575
Freshwater wetland classification, wetland biota, current/historic status of wetlands, value of wetlands. National, regional, Minnesota wetlands conservation strategies, ecological principles used in wetland management.
NRES 3601 - Our Home, Our Environment
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3601 until 22-JAN-19, was ENR 3601 until 05-SEP-06, HSG 3482 (inactive, starting 07-SEP-99, was DHA 3482 until 07-SEP-10, was DHA 4482 until 17-JAN-06), ESPM 3601 (starting 28-MAY-02, was ENR 3601 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3601 until 07-SEP-04)
Effects of people and their homes on the environment. Energy/resource efficiency, environmental responsibility, occupant health. Affordability issues with respect to housing. Design, construction, renovation, retrofitting, landscaping. Consumer options for lighting, weatherization, water use, emissions, waste reduction, recycling, air quality, hazardous materials, and housing growth.
NRES 3703 - Agroforestry in Watershed Management
(3 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3703 until 19-JAN-16, was ENR 3703 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5703 (inactive, starting 07-SEP-99, was ENR 5703 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5703 until 07-SEP-04), ESPM 3703 (inactive, was ENR 3703 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3703 until 07-SEP-04)
Biological, physical, and environmental attributes of agroforestry as pertains to watershed management. Coupling production with watershed protection benefits. Implications for policy, economics, and human dimensions in sustainable development. Examples, case studies from N Amer and from developing countries.
NRES 4061W - Water Quality and Natural Resources [ENVT WI]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 4061W until 06-SEP-16, was ENR 4061W until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3061W until 04-SEP-01, was NRES 3061 until 05-SEP-00, ESPM 5061 (ending 02-SEP-08, starting 21-MAY-01, was ENR 5061 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5061 until 07-SEP-04, was NRES 4061 until 04-SEP-01), ESPM 4061W (ending 02-SEP-08, starting 04-SEP-01, was ENR 4061W until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 4061W until 07-SEP-04, was NRES 3061W until 04-SEP-01, was NRES 3061 until 05-SEP-00)
Issues, parameters, and decision making strategies for managing surface/groundwater resources in Minnesota and globally. Biophysical and human side of water management. Wetlands, exotic species, heavy metal deposition. Cultural, political, and societal dimensions. Case studies, discussions, problem-solving, debates, projects.
NRES 4195W - Natural Resources Problem Solving and Planning [WI]
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 4195W until 04-SEP-07, was ENR 4195W until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 4195 until 05-SEP-00
Applying problem solving tools/skills in policy, planning, and managerial situations. Students work with "real world" clients, produce publishable technical report, and present their results in a professional public forum.
NRES 4200H - Honors Seminar
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 4200H until 18-JAN-11, was ENR 4200H until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 4200 until 05-SEP-00
Topics presented by faculty, students, and guest speakers. Lecture/discussion.
NRES 4293 - Directed Study
(1 cr [max 5]; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 12 times)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 4293 until 05-SEP-06, was ENR 4293 until 05-SEP-06
Student selects and conducts a study of or project on a topic of personal interest in consultation with faculty member. The course is documented by initial proposal and reports of accomplishment.
NRES 4295W - GIS in Environmental Science and Management [WI]
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 4295W until 08-SEP-15, was ENR 4295W until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 4295 until 05-SEP-00, ESPM 4295W (ending 05-SEP-06, starting 04-SEP-01, was ENR 4295W until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 4295W until 07-SEP-04, was NRES 4295 until 05-SEP-00), ESPM 5295 (ending 05-SEP-06, was ENR 5295 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5295 until 07-SEP-04)
Application of spatial data inventory/analysis in complex environmental planning problems. Spatial data collection, database development methods including GPS, DLG, TIGER, NWI data, spatial analysis. Topics identified by non-University partners.
NRES 4801H - Honors Research
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 4801H until 18-JAN-11, was ENR 4801H until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 4801 until 05-SEP-00
Independent research project supervised by faculty member.
NRES 4802H - Honors Research
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 4802H until 18-JAN-11, was ENR 4802H until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 4802 until 05-SEP-00
Completion of honors thesis. Oral report.
NRES 4811 - Environmental Interpretation
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 4811 until 18-JAN-22, was ENR 4811 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5811 (ending 20-JAN-15, was ENR 5811 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5811 until 07-SEP-04), ESPM 4811 (ending 20-JAN-15, starting 07-SEP-99, was ENR 4811 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 4811 until 07-SEP-04)
Theories of interpretation. Nonformal teaching pedagogy. Interpretive talks, walks, and programs. Camp leadership, oral presentation. Newsletter development, Web site design. Development of self-guided trail guides, brochures, and exhibits. Planning, evaluation. Interpretive work in private, state, or federal agencies. First-hand experience.
NRES 5000 - Colloquium: Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (Topics course)
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5000 until 05-SEP-06, was ENR 5000 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5000 (inactive, ending 24-MAY-04, starting 22-JAN-02, was ENR 5000 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5000 until 07-SEP-04), ESPM 3000 (ending 28-MAY-02, starting 22-JAN-02, was ENR 3000 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3000 until 07-SEP-04)
Lectures from experts, readings, discussions of current environmental topics/issues. Topics vary, see Class Schedule.
NRES 5001 - Treaty Rights and Natural Resources [CD]
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5001 until 04-SEP-12, was ENR 5001 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5001 (inactive, starting 07-SEP-99, was ENR 5001 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5001 until 07-SEP-04), ESPM 3001 (inactive, starting 05-SEP-00, was ENR 3001 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3001 until 07-SEP-04)
Readings, class discussion about treaty rights reserved by indigenous Americans with respect to use of natural resources. Emphasizes Midwest issues. Web-assisted course.
NRES 5002 - Colloquium: Restoration of Stream Ecosystems
(1 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5002 until 05-SEP-06, was ENR 5002 until 05-SEP-06
Key concepts/techniques. Overview of stream habitat restoration. Relationship of restoration to natural stream systems, planning, research, watershed groups, interagency coordination, and management decision process.
NRES 5021 - Ecological Vegetation Management: a Consulting Approach [ENVT]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5021 until 04-SEP-12, was ENR 5021 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 3021 (inactive, starting 07-SEP-99, was ENR 3021 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3021 until 07-SEP-04), ESPM 5021 (inactive, was ENR 5021 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5021 until 07-SEP-04)
Application of ecological concepts such as succession/competition to ecosystems under management. Wetlands, riparian zones, urban interfaces, agriculture, agroforestry. Northern/boreal conifer, hardwood forests, grasslands (prairie). Management objectives, methods, impacts. Evaluating practices for sustainability. Social issues. Regional (Great Lakes area), national, global case studies.
NRES 5031 - Applied Global Positioning Systems for Geographic Information Systems
(2 cr; A-F or Audit)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5031 until 19-JAN-16, was ENR 5031 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 3031, ESPM 5031 (starting 21-JAN-03, was ENR 5031 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5031 until 07-SEP-04)
GPS principles, operations, techniques to improve accuracy. Datum, projections, and coordinate systems. Differential correction, accuracy assessments discussed/applied in lab exercises. Code/carrier phase GPS used in exercises. GPS handheld units, PDA based ArcPad/GPS equipment. Transferring field data to/from desktop systems, integrating GPS data with GIS.
NRES 5061 - Water Quality and Natural Resources
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5061 until 19-JAN-16, was ENR 5061 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 4061 until 04-SEP-01, ESPM 5061 (ending 02-SEP-08, starting 21-MAY-01, was ENR 5061 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5061 until 07-SEP-04, was NRES 4061 until 04-SEP-01), ESPM 4061W (ending 02-SEP-08, starting 04-SEP-01, was ENR 4061W until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 4061W until 07-SEP-04, was NRES 3061W until 04-SEP-01, was NRES 3061 until 05-SEP-00)
Issues, parameters, and decision making for managing surface/groundwater resources in Minnesota and globally. Biophysical/human side of water management. Wetlands, exotic species, heavy metal deposition. Cultural, political, and societal dimensions. Case studies, discussions, problem-solving, debates, projects.
NRES 5101 - Conserving our Plant Biodiversity [ENVT]
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5101 until 04-SEP-18, was ENR 5101 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 3101 (inactive, starting 04-SEP-01, was ENR 3101 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3101 until 07-SEP-04, was NRES 4101 until 04-SEP-01), ESPM 5101 (inactive, was ENR 5101 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5101 until 07-SEP-04)
Introduction to principles underlying assessment/conservation of plant biodiversity at individual, population, and community levels. Case studies in management of biodiversity to restore or maintain ecosystem function. Genetics, timber harvesting, invasive species, plant reproduction.
NRES 5111 - Hydrology and Water Quality Field Methods
(3 cr; A-F or Audit)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5111 until 19-JAN-16, was ENR 5111 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5111, ESPM 3111
Integrates water quality, surface/groundwater hydrology. Case studies, hands-on field data collection, calculations of hydrological/water quality parameters. Meteorological data, snow hydrology, stream gauging, well monitoring, automatic water samplers. Designing water quality sampling program. Geomorphology, interception, infiltration.
NRES 5195 - Problem Solving in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
(4 cr; A-F or Audit)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5195 until 04-SEP-07, was ENR 5195 until 05-SEP-06
Applying problem solving tools/skills in policy, planning, and managerial situations. Students work with 'real world' client to produce publishable technical report, present results in professional public forum.
NRES 5202 - Environmental Conflict Management, Leadership, and Planning
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5202 until 19-JAN-16, was ENR 5202 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5202 (starting 07-SEP-99, was ENR 5202 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5202 until 07-SEP-04), ESPM 3202W (starting 22-JAN-02, was ENR 3202W until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3202W until 07-SEP-04, was NRES 3202 until 05-SEP-00)
Negotiation of natural resource management issues. Use of collaborative planning. Case study approach to conflict management, strategic planning, and building leadership qualities. Emphasizes analytical concepts, techniques, and skills.
NRES 5207 - Emerging Issues in Tropical Agriculture and Forestry: Costa Rica
(3 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5207 until 06-SEP-11, was ENR 5207 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 3207 (inactive, was ENR 3207 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3207 until 07-SEP-04), ESPM 5207 (inactive, was ENR 5207 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5207 until 07-SEP-04)
Experiential learning through field trips. From conventional to organic bird-friendly coffee production/marketing. Sustainable management of high-/low-land tropical forests and of biodiversity. Lectures, seminars, labs field work, written project. Offered through CATIE/UofM.
NRES 5211 - Survey, Measurement, and Modeling for Environmental Analysis
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5211 until 16-JAN-24, was ENR 5211 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5211, ESPM 3211 (starting 04-SEP-01, was ENR 3211 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3211 until 07-SEP-04, was NRES 4211 until 04-SEP-01)
Introduction to survey, measurement, and modeling concepts/methods for study of natural resources and environmental issues. Emphasizes survey design for data collection, estimation, and analysis for issues encompassing land, water, air, vegetation, animal, soil, and human/social variables.
NRES 5241 - Natural Resource and Environmental Policy: History, Creation, and Implementation [C/PE]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5241 until 19-JAN-16, was ENR 5241 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5241, ESPM 3241W (starting 05-SEP-00, was ENR 3241W until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3241W until 07-SEP-04, was NRES 3241 until 05-SEP-00)
Basic concepts of political/administrative processes important to natural resource policy and program development. Case study approach to policy and legislative process, the participants in policy development, and public programs. Federal/state laws/regulations, international issues.
NRES 5245 - Sustainable Recreation Planning and Policy
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5245 until 26-MAY-15, was ENR 5245 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5245, ESPM 3245 (starting 07-SEP-99, was ENR 3245 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3245 until 07-SEP-04)
Overview of policies that affect recreation at local, state, and federal levels. Landscape-level planning. Collaborative relationships as means to implement sustainable natural/social policy. Class project involving all aspects of implementing recreation policy, from public meetings to hands-on evaluation of options.
NRES 5251 - Natural Resources in Sustainable International Development
(3 cr; A-F or Audit)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5251 until 26-MAY-15, was ENR 5251 until 05-SEP-06, was FR 5251 until 21-JAN-03, ESPM 5251, ESPM 3251, LAS 3251 (inactive)
International perspectives on resource use in developing countries. Integration of natural resource issues with social, economic, and policy considerations. Agriculture, forestry, agroforestry, non-timber forest products, water resources, certification, development issues. Latin American case studies.
NRES 5261 - Economics and Natural Resources Management
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5261 until 16-JAN-24, was ENR 5261 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5261, ESPM 3261
Microeconomic principles in natural resource management. Tools to address market failure, project analysis, and evaluation. Economic/financial considerations. Benefit/cost analysis methods/examples. Valuation/assessment methods for property/resources. Managing renewable natural resources.
NRES 5295 - GIS in Environmental Science and Management
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5295 until 17-JAN-17, was ENR 5295 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 4295W (ending 05-SEP-06, starting 04-SEP-01, was ENR 4295W until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 4295W until 07-SEP-04, was NRES 4295 until 05-SEP-00), ESPM 5295 (ending 05-SEP-06, was ENR 5295 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5295 until 07-SEP-04)
Application of spatial data inventory/analysis in complex environmental planning problems. Spatial data collection. Database development methods, including GPS, DLG, TIGER, NWI data, and spatial analysis. Topics identified by non-University partners.
NRES 5480 - Topics in Natural Resources (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 4]; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5480 until 06-SEP-22, was ENR 5480 until 05-SEP-06
Lectures by visiting scholar or regular staff member. Topics specified in Class Schedule.
NRES 5482 - Biosafety Science and Policy
(3 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5482 until 04-SEP-12, was ENR 5482 until 05-SEP-06
Scientific/policy approaches to governing equitable/safe use of new biological technologies such as genetic engineering and its products (e.g., growth-enhanced, transgenic fish), hazardous materials, and wastewater treatment.
NRES 5501 - Biological Collections: Curation and Management
(1 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5501 until 04-SEP-12, was ENR 5501 until 05-SEP-06
Roles/value of biology collections in natural history museums. Conservation of biodiversity record. Students participate in various hands-on curatorial activities. Lectures, tours.
NRES 5575 - Wetlands Conservation
(3 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5575 until 20-JAN-15, was ENR 5575 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5575, ESPM 3575
Freshwater wetland classification, wetland biota, current/historic status of wetlands, value of wetlands. National, regional, Minnesota wetlands conservation strategies. Ecological principles used in wetland management.
NRES 5703 - Agroforestry in Watershed Management
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5703 until 19-JAN-16, was ENR 5703 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5703 (inactive, starting 07-SEP-99, was ENR 5703 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5703 until 07-SEP-04), ESPM 3703 (inactive, was ENR 3703 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 3703 until 07-SEP-04)
Biological, physical, and environmental attributes of agroforestry as pertains to watershed management. Coupling production with watershed protection benefits. Implications for policy, economics, and human dimensions in sustainable development. Examples/case studies from North America and developing countries.
NRES 5811 - Environmental Interpretation
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 5811 until 18-JAN-22, was ENR 5811 until 05-SEP-06, ESPM 5811 (ending 20-JAN-15, was ENR 5811 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 5811 until 07-SEP-04), ESPM 4811 (ending 20-JAN-15, starting 07-SEP-99, was ENR 4811 until 05-SEP-06, was NRES 4811 until 07-SEP-04)
Theories of interpretation, nonformal teaching pedagogy. Interpretive talks, walks, and programs. Camp leadership. Oral presentation. Newsletter development. Web site design. Development of self-guided trail guides, brochures, and exhibits. Planning, evaluation. Interpretive work in private, state, or federal agencies. Hands-on experience.

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