NTRES 6940

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NTRES 6940
Special Topics in Natural Resources

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

The department teaches "trial" courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester and are advertised by the department before the semester starts. Courses offered under the number will be approved by the department curriculum committee, and the same course is not offered more than twice under this number.

When Offered Fall or Spring.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Renewable Energy Ecology

  •  3032 NTRES 6940   LEC 004

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This seminar defines and explores the emerging field of renewable energy ecology - the study of interactions among energy development, ecosystems, and people. We will cover interdisciplinary topics in renewable energy ecology, including the intersection of solar, wind, bioenergy, and fossil fuel development with ecosystems and their services, environmental justice, land-use and land-cover change, and climate adaptation, through the lenses of sustainability science and natural resource management. The course is open to graduate students and juniors and seniors.

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Environmental Justice and Anti-Racist Approaches

  • 19023 NTRES 6940   LEC 005

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    • W Morrison Hall 163
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Green, A

      Heath, N

      Therkildsen, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This seminar course explores how environmental justice and anti-racism intersect with the academic fields of ecology, environmental science, and conservation. Through reading and discussion, we will examine a diversity of topics through a historical and social lens with a focus on identifying actionable strategies and tools for addressing and overcoming biases and adopting just and anti-racist approaches in both our professional and everyday life.

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Agroforestry in Practice

  • 19960 NTRES 6940   LEC 006

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    • R
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Morreale, S

      Mudge, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    1st class, August 25 – Meet outside the KPL Greenhouse > walk to MacDaniels Nut Grove (MNG) Agroforestry in Practice is a hands-on, experiential learning opportunity for graduate students who wish to acquire the skills involved in planning and implementing agroforestry practices. This course will involve working with and learning about various non-timber forest crops, forest site assessment, and the design and implementation of a crop-oriented group project. Weekly hands-on activities will be integrated with reading assignments through the process of journaling.

  • Topic: Agroforestry in Practice

  • 20007 NTRES 6940   FLD 801

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    • S Other Domestic
    • Sep 17, 2022

    • Morreale, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Saturday Field Trip to Arnot Forest, September 17. Departs at 9 AM. Details will be covered during the first class.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Strategies for Sustainability

  • 20440 NTRES 6940   LEC 007

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    • F Fernow Hall 210
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • McIntyre, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person