• NR 4250: Natural Resources Capstone Experience for Interdisciplinary Studies and General Studies

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Designed to synthesize the techniques, tools, and information learned in the individual program of study. Capstone experiences can include internships, service learning opportunities, undergraduate research, or other approved experiences. Pass/Fail only.
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• NR 6430: Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Cornerstone Seminar

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Interdisciplinary, team-taught cornerstone course for the Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Graduate Certificate Program. Introduces different disciplinary perspectives for analyzing natural resource and environmental policies and decision-making processes. Helps students understand the role of science in policy-making and how to integrate information from contentious perspectives.
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• NR 6450: Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Presentation

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  In their last year of graduate school, certificate candidates make a presentation on policy dimensions of thesis or dissertation, as part of this student seminar series. Students receive one semester credit for this presentation. For availability, check with the College of Natural Resources Dean's Office.
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• NR 6510: Biophysical and Human Dimensions of Ecosystems

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Intensive two-week course introducing key biophysical and socio-economic concepts through exploration of important concepts central to ecosystem management. Examines how ecosystem management differs from traditional approaches to the management of natural resources. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
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• NR 6520: Structure and Function of Ecological and Social Systems

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Two-week course examining specific processes of landscape development. Establishes the relationship of landscape structure to vegetation and watersheds. Scale and pattern of ecosystems and classification studied at several scales. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
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• NR 6530: Integrated Inventory, Analysis, and Assessment of Ecosystems

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Course participants develop techniques and skills for assessing the biophysical and socio-political environment. Participants gain an understanding of measurement, predicting future conditions, and decision-making techniques in ecosystem management. Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.
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• NR 6535: Leadership for Natural Resources Professionals

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Online course for students pursuing the professional Master of Natural Resources (MNR) degree. Primary objective is to develop knowledge of leadership techniques in the context of natural resources management through readings, discussions, and position papers.
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• NR 6540: Ecosystem Management Implementation

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Participants develop an integrated ecosystem assessment of a landscape unit in a capstone exercise. Assessment conducted with an interdisciplinary team during a two-week period in the field. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
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• NR 6550: Intensive Silviculture

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Topics for this two-week comprehensive course in silviculture include: stand development and density management; growth and yield; silvicultural systems and reproduction methods; economic evaluation of systems; and relationships between practices and forest health, harvest systems, and forest soils.
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• NR 6560: Fire and Fuels Management

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Two-week course evaluating fire and fuels management programs, which incorporate realistically projected changes in vegetation, fuels, and fire behavior over time. Participants inventory fuels and vegetation, predict fire behavior, and predict change in vegetation structure.
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