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NRES 302: Dendrology Emphasizes nomenclature, classification, and the distinguishing morphological characteristics of the native and naturalized tree species of North America. Introduces disciplines related to the systematics of tree species, including: morphology, physiology, phenology, ecology, soil-site relationships, silviculture, geographic range and natural distribution, wood characteristics, economic uses, and natural history (including major diseases and insect pests). Incorporates tree and forest habitats that provide cover, breeding sites, and food for a variety of wildlife species. Serves as a basis for studies in natural resources management, environmental science, and for advanced studies of botany, genetics, and tree physiology. Field trips required. Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. Prerequisite: IB 103.
NRES 310: Natural Resource Economics Same as ACE 310 and ENVS 310. See ACE 310.
NRES 330: Environmental Communications Same as AGCM 330 and ENVS 330. See AGCM 330.
NRES 348: Fish and Wildlife Ecology Application of ecological principles and modeling to management of fish and wildlife populations; significance of abiotic and biotic factors, including life-history parameters in population growth and management; and techniques and procedures for the development of management strategies for animal populations, emphasizing vertebrates. A course in statistics is highly recommended. Same as IB 348. Prerequisite: IB 203 or NRES 219.
NRES 351: Introduction to Environmental Chemistry Introduces major inorganic and organic chemical pollutants, their sources and their fates in the atmosphere, hydrosphere and pedosphere. In particular, the course covers 1) translocation/distribution of chemicals in the environment, and 2) abiotic and biotic transformation of chemicals (e.g., photochemical reactions, hydrolysis, redox, adsorption and volatilization. Geared towards students in agricultural, natural, environmental and life science majors. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MATH 234 (or equivalent) and CHEM 104 is required. One semester of organic chemistry (CHEM 232 or CHEM 236) is recommended.
NRES 352: Plant Genetics Same as CPSC 352. See CPSC 352.
NRES 396: UG Honors Research or Thesis Individual research, special problems, thesis, development and/or design work under the direction of the Honors advisor. May be repeated in the same or separate terms to a maximum of 12 hours. Credit is not given for more than 12 hours of special problems, research, thesis and/or individual studies may be counted toward degree. Prerequisite: This course is restricted to students who have junior or senior standing, admission to the ACES Honors Program, and consent of instructor.
NRES 403: Watersheds and Water Quality Examines water quality in streams, rivers, lakes, and wetlands. The responses of watershed systems to pollution and other human impacts will be described in terms of their biological, geochemical, and physical processes. The technical analyses necessary to establish policies aimed at preserving or restoring these natural resources will be emphasized. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: One of MATH 220, MATH 221, MATH 234.
NRES 409: Fishery Ecol and Conservation Ecological and conservation concepts are applied to fisheries management practices. Will discuss current literature related to the interface between basic and applied aspects of fish populations, focusing on life history, conservation biology and genetics, growth and recruitment, competition, predation, trophic and community ecology, ecosystem management, and human dimensions. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: NRES 348.
NRES 416: Forest Biology Interactions of biotic and abiotic components of forests as they relate to the health, structure and function of these ecosystems. The course is ecophysiological and organismic in approach, but includes biochemical concepts central to the understanding of forest biology. Lecture-discussion combined with assigned readings, field projects, and a paper. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: NRES 419 and NRES 302 or HORT 301.
NRES 418: Wetland Ecology & Management Wetlands are important ecosystems that support high biodiversity and provide numerous benefits to society. This course provides a comprehensive examination of wetland science, management, and governance. Lectures, readings and class discussions will focus on the structure and processes of wetland ecosystems, wetland biota, wetland conservation and management, and U.S. and international wetland policies. Special emphasis will be placed on the application of wetland science to policy and restoration. Offered in alternate years. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: NRES 201 and NRES 219, or consent of instructor.
NRES 419: Env and Plant Ecosystems Relationships among environmental factors and plant processes and functions; impact of human activities on the environment and the structure and function of plant ecosystems. Examples will be drawn from a variety of managed and unmanaged plant ecosystems. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: NRES 219 or LA 450 or IB 103 and CHEM 104 or NRES 201.
NRES 429: Aquatic Ecosystem Conservation Application of the principles of aquatic ecology to a broad range of conservation issues. The structure and function of aquatic systems are discussed from an ecosystem perspective, including the major threats and disturbances to aquatic ecosystems. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 102 and PHYS 101 or PHYS 140, and  MATH 220 or MATH 221 or MATH 234, and IB 203 or NRES 219.
NRES 440: Applied Statistical Methods I Same as ANSC 440, CPSC 440, FSHN 440, and NUTR 440. See CPSC 440.
NRES 454: GIS in Natural Resource Mgmt Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing for natural resource management. Personal computers and GIS software are used to demonstrate the utility of these techniques for data acquisition, image processing, and map modeling. Exercises include problems relevant to the management of natural resources such as land cover mapping, monitoring, suitability and productivity assessment, landscape pattern analysis, land use change analysis, spatial modeling, and decision making. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.
NRES 462: Ecosystem Ecology Same as ESE 452 and IB 452. See IB 452.
NRES 463: Ichthyology Same as IB 463. See IB 463.
NRES 472: Environmental Psychology Theory and research in environmental psychology. Topics include environmental perception, cognition, experience, values and emotion, perceived environmental quality, environmental hazards and risk perception, and conservation attitudes and behavior. Same as PSYC 472. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Jr. standing: PSYC 100 or PSYC 103.
NRES 475: Environmental Microbiology Introduction to the diversity of microbial populations and their important role in environmental processes in air, water, soils, and sediments. Microbial community ecology and interactions with plants and animals will also be discussed. Students will learn how microbial activities sustain natural ecosystems and contribute to environmental quality, and also how these functions are harnessed to support managed and artificial systems. Molecular biology techniques for investigating microbial communities and their activities will also be discussed. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: NRES 201 and CHEM 104.
NRES 477: Introduction to Remote Sensing Same as GGIS 477. See GGIS 477.
NRES 499: Special Topics Experimental course on a special topic in natural resources and environmental sciences. Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in the same or separate terms to a maximum of 12 hours as topics vary.
NRES 500: Graduate Seminar Exposure to current research and specialized topics in natural resources and environmental sciences through attending/viewing and responding to the NRES seminar series. 0 to 1 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated.
NRES 501: Special Problems Individual studies or investigations in selected branches of horticulture, natural resources, and environmental sciences. Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated. No more than 8 hours may be counted toward an MS degree.
NRES 512: Discussions in NRES Discussion of recent developments and current literature in natural resources and environmental sciences, with a term-long emphasis on a particular aspect of the subject matter. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours.
NRES 593: Statistical Methods in Ecology Focuses on statistical methods used to analyze ecological data. Includes application of general and generalized linear models including use of several probability distributions such as normal, binomial, Poisson, and negative binomial. Course also focuses on mixed models and approaches for imposing structure onto the variance-covariance matrix to account for non-independence or heterogeneous variance. Emphasis throughout is on evaluating and presenting results using both traditional (p-value) and information-theoretic (AIC) approaches. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: At least one course in ecology, including basic concepts of population and community ecology, and at least one course in statistics, including basic concepts of sampling, hypothesis testing, and techniques such as t-tests, linear regression, and ANOVA (e.g., CPSC/NRES 440 or equivalent). Graduate standing or permission of instructor required.
NRES 594: NRES Professional Orientation The philosophy and components of graduate education with development of the principles useful in teaching, research, and extension in horticulture, natural resources and environmental sciences. Students will be required to develop and submit a proposal describing planned research for their M.S. or Ph.D. thesis. Approved for S/U grading only.
NRES 599: Thesis Research Research conducted in various phases of horticulture, natural resources, and environmental sciences leading to a thesis in natural resources and environmental sciences. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated.
NS 100: Leadership Laboratory Noncredit course designed to give the Naval ROTC student, through practical application, a better grasp of the naval science subjects taught in the classroom and a working knowledge of close order drill. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated.
NS 101: Introduction to Naval Science Naval organization and management practices examined within the context of the naval service, command and control, organization for logistics, service and support, functions and services of major components of the Navy and Marine Corps, and shipboard organization with emphasis on management and leadership functions. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. No prerequisite for non-NROTC students.
NS 120: Intro to US Armed Forces Same as AFAS 120 and MILS 120. See MILS 120.
NS 303: Leadership and Management Leadership and Management is a study of organizational behavior and management with an emphasis on situational leadership. Students will explore a variety of leadership and management topics including the classical theories of management, motivation, and communication to help prepare students for leadership challenges in any environment and any industry. Prerequisite: No prerequisite for non-NROTC students.
NS 305: Introduction to Naval Engineering Fundamentals of ship compartmentalization, propulsion systems, engine theory and turbine theory, and naval warship control. Examines elements of ship design, damage control, and ship stability. Thermodynamic processes and their application to conventional and nuclear power generation. Energy storage systems such as hydraulics and compressed air systems. Electrical theory and distribution applications. Applications and case studies of engineering documentation, maintenance, and material management. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
NS 307: Navigation/Naval Operations II Explores numerous aspects related to the efficient and professional manner of U.S. Navy ship operations. Teaches the fundamentals of the U.S. Navy systems of communications used on sea-going vessels and Naval Warfare, Command and Control, and Joint Operations. Discusses the many issues relating to ship handling and Naval Officer responsibilities. Prerequisite: NS 204 Prerequisite: NS 204 or consent of instructor.
NS 323: Maneuver Warfare Fundamentals Open to all students on campus, not just ROTC students.Throughout the course we will discuss modern tactical principles, current military developments, and other aspects of warfare along with their interactions with and influences on maneuver warfare doctrine. There is a specific focus on the United States Marine Corps as the premier maneuver warfighting organization. Additionally, study will include historical influences on tactical, operational, and strategic levels of maneuver warfare practices in the current and future operating environments. This course is well suited for anyone interested in learning more about what makes the Marine Corps so effective as a warfighting organization as well as students seeking to develop their leadership skills. Prerequisite: Advanced undergraduate standing or consent of instructor.
NUTR 417: Neuroscience of Eating & Drinking Same as FSHN 417, NEUR 417 and PSYC 417. See PSYC 417.
NUTR 420: Nutritional Aspects of Disease Same as FSHN 420. See FSHN 420.
NUTR 422: Companion Animal Nutrition Same as ANSC 422. See ANSC 422.
NUTR 424: Pet Food & Feed Manufacturing Same as ANSC 424. See ANSC 424.
NUTR 426: Biochemical Nutrition I Same as FSHN 426. See FSHN 426.
NUTR 428: Community Nutrition Same as FSHN 428. See FSHN 428.
NUTR 440: Applied Statistical Methods I Same as ANSC 440, CPSC 440, FSHN 440, and NRES 440. See CPSC 440.
NUTR 500: Nutritional Sciences Seminar Discussions of current problems in nutritional sciences. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated. Required of all graduate students in the nutritional sciences program.
NUTR 510: Topics in Nutrition Research Current topics in nutritional sciences research. Same as ANSC 525 and FSHN 510. 1 to 3 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated in the same term to a maximum of 3 hours and in separate terms to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisite: Advanced Biochemistry.
NUTR 521: Molecular Basis of Metabolic Syndrome and Weight Management Same as FSHN 521. See FSHN 521.
NUTR 523: Techniques in Animal Nutrition Same as ANSC 523. See ANSC 523.
NUTR 527: Advanced Vitamins and Minerals: Regulations of Metabolism Same as FSHN 527. See FSHN 527.
NUTR 591: Animal Sciences Seminar Same as ANSC 590. See ANSC 590.
NUTR 593: Individual Topics in Nutrition For students majoring in nutritional sciences who wish to undertake individual studies of a nonthesis nature in problems or topics not covered in other courses; may be taken under the direction of any member of the nutritional sciences faculty, with the exception of the student's own thesis adviser. 1 or 2 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated within the same or different terms to a maximum of 2 hours per degree program. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
NUTR 599: Thesis Research Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated.
PATH 290: Undergraduate Research Laboratory and/or field studies selected in consultation with a faculty mentor. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
PATH 433: Virology & Viral Pathogenesis Emphasizes basic principles of virus structure and replication, virus-cell interactions and virus-host interactions that underlie the molecular biology, pathogenesis, and transmission of viral disease. Same as MCB 433. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: MCB 300 or MCB 354, or consent of instructor.
PATH 517: Principle/Method Epidemiology Course covers principles of theoretical and applied epidemiology, with examples from veterinary and human medicine. The aim of the course is to integrate epidemiologic concepts and quantitative methodology in order to evaluate disease risk and treatment options at the individual and population levels. Topics include causal inference, epidemiologic study design, evaluation of bias, outbreak investigation, and special areas within epidemiology. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Graduate student standing or consent of instructor.
PATH 519: Mechanisms Viral Pathogenesis Lecture-discussion on topics of molecular mechanisms of viral pathogenesis. Mechanisms of infection, virulence, viral spread, interaction with the immune system, persistence and other host-parasite interactions are covered using modern literature and in depth exploration of several animal virus systems. Same as MCB 561. Prerequisite: PATH 433 or VM 607 or consent of instructor.
PATH 527: Parasitology/Epidemiology Sem Discussion of selected historic and current literature related to parasitology. May be repeated to a maximum of 2 hours. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in VM 607.
PATH 534: Pathogenomics Fundamental concepts and principles of genomics and transcriptomics. 3 graduate hours. No professional credit.
PATH 545: Vet Diagnostic Path 1 Instruction in diagnostic pathology for pathology majors. Instruction based on necropsy cases with emphasis on necropsy protocol; sample collection and submission; recognition, description, and interpretation of gross and microscopic lesions; and case diagnosis based on all test results. Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 hours. Prerequisite: Graduate veterinarian, graduate student with major in pathology, and consent of instructors.
PATH 546: Vet Diagnostic Path 2 Instruction in diagnostic pathology for pathology majors. Instruction based on necropsy cases with emphasis on recognition, description, and interpretation of gross and microscopic lesions; evaluation of results of other diagnostic assays; disease pathogenesis; and final case diagnosis and comments. Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 hours. Prerequisite: PATH 545 and consent of instructors.
PATH 547: Pathology Seminar Review and discussion of selected pathologic and clinico-pathologic material.  Students are required to participate in weekly discussions and present at least one formal seminar per semester, on a topic approved by Pathology faculty. Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in PATH 545, and consent of instructor.
PATH 551: Interpretive Cytopathology Discusses selected cytologic material. Emphasizes recognition, interpretation, oral presentation, and written description of cytology case materials. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours.
PATH 552: Diagnostic Cytology Instruction in diagnostic cytology for clinical pathology majors. The course is for clinical pathology graduate students to advance their training in cytology. This is an intensive course with one-on-one training with the instructor. Clinical cytology cases and blood smears are evaluated microscopically and then a thorough written description and interpretation of each case is performed and reviewed. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 30 graduate hours. Note that a maximum of 8 credit hours will count towards a graduate degree. Prerequisite: DVM degree or equivalent, clinical pathology graduate student or consent of instructor.
PATH 556: Exotic/Wild Animal Diag Path 1 Instruction in the performance of necropsy examinations on exotic and wild animals; emphasizes recognition, interpretation, oral presentations and written descriptions of gross and histologic lesions; emphasizes histologic features of lesions. For pathology majors only. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 hours. Prerequisite: VM 605 and VM 608; consent of instructor.
PATH 557: Exotic/Wild Animal Diag Path 2 Instruction in the use of supplemental diagnostic data in the areas of bacteriology, clinical pathology, immunology, parasitology, toxicology, and virology in arriving at differential and definitive diagnoses of wild and exotic animals. Pathogenesis of gross and histologic lesions and mechanisms of lesion development are emphasized. For pathology majors only. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 hours. Prerequisite: PATH 556 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
PATH 558: Exotic/Wild Animal Path Sem Discussion of selected pathologic and clinico-pathologic material pertaining to exotic and wild animals and presentation of a formal seminar. Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PATH 556 or PATH 557 or consent of instructor.
PATH 559: Surgical Pathology Discussion and interpretation of disease processes of domestic animals; emphasizes interpretation of pathologic changes in tissue specimens obtained during surgical procedures; correlates structure, function, and prognosis. Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 hours. Prerequisite: PATH 545 and PATH 546, or equivalent; consent of instructor.
PATH 560: Spatial Epidemiology Patterns of health and disease in place and time; application of geographic information systems; analysis of time-space relations; clusters and diffusion of disease; geographic epidemiology of selected infectious and noninfectious diseases. Same as GGIS 560. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: CHLH 474 or equivalent, or VM 608 or PATH 517 or equivalent; PATH 524 or SOC 485 or equivalent.
PATH 575: Vet Info Tech/Computer App Veterinary applications of word processing, spreadsheet, database, statistical, and health management software packages and various methods of information access and retrieval will be complemented by lecture/discussion and computer laboratory sessions. Prerequisite: Two years of work experience as a veterinarian (post-graduate DVM) or consent of instructor; priority will be given to students enrolled in the Executive Veterinary Program.
PATH 576: Communication Vet Consultation Utilization of communication as a tool in veterinary consultation and management. Skills will be developed in oral and written communication through assigned presentations, technical reports, newsletters, and business letters. Veterinary applications will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Two years of work experience as a veterinarian (post-graduate DVM) or consent of instructor; priority will be given to students enrolled in the Executive Veterinary Program.
PATH 577: Vet Leadership Organ Behavior Leadership principles and organizational theory with practical application to veterinary management and consultation. Includes individual, interpersonal, and organizational influences focusing on current issues in the veterinary profession. Prerequisite: Two years of work experience as a veterinarian (post-graduate DVM) or consent of instructor; priority will be given to students enrolled in the Executive Veterinary Program.
PATH 578: Veterinary Business Management Instruction in and application of the principles of veterinary business management including economics, decision making, financial management, marketing, and legal issues. Emphasis on specific practice type (small animal, food animal, equine) depending on interest of students. Prerequisite: Two years of work experience as a veterinarian (post-graduate DVM) or consent of instructor; priority will be given to students enrolled in the Executive Veterinary Program.
PATH 579: Adv Concept Swine Health Med 1 Instruction on the biostatistics involved in the effective analysis of swine production records, diagnostic tests, and clinical trials. Application of epidemiology principles in a swine production setting. Practical diagnostic, treatment, and preventive procedures for disease conditions related to swine production. Prerequisite: Two years of work experience as a veterinarian (post-graduate DVM) or consent of instructor; priority will be given to students enrolled in the Executive Veterinary Program.