Classroom and field-based activities help students experience the interdisciplinary nature of environmental education firsthand, while beginning to construct a plan for deepening their understanding through an individually designed program of graduate study. Special Topics in Natural Resources Study of any one of a variety of special topics dealing with the general areas of natural resources and the environment. Course involves hands-on learning experience with a combination of lecture, lab, and field exercises. Generally offered off campus as professional development. Examination of these questions, put forth with ethics and values approaches.
Students work to develop responses to both problem identification and resolution.
The meaning of science and the application of logic in the scientific method. Principles and techniques of scientific research. Survey of experimental design procedures. Organization of investigative work, problem analyses, working plans, and scientific writing. Current Issues in Ecosystem Ecology Examines current issues in ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry by weekly discussion of primary research articles.