Timeroom: Fall 2017

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 400 (02) - Professional Perspectives in Natural Resources

Professional Perspective NR

Credits: 1.0
Term: Fall 2017 - Full Term (08/28/2017 - 12/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

Class Size: 73
CRN: 11609

Lectures by departmental faculty provide an informal look at the various natural resource disciplines and professions represented by the Department of Natural Resources. These presentations acquaint students with our faculty and inform them of some of the exciting research being undertaken in the department. Students also learn of opportunities for professional involvement. Required for all first-semester Natural Resources majors. Cr/F.

Section Comments: (NR 400.02) This section is for students interested in the following majors:Enviromental Conservation & Sustainability, Forestry, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, Environ. Conservation Studies

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Only listed colleges in section: Life Sciences & Agriculture

Only listed majors in section: ENSCI:ECOSYST, ENSCI:HYDROL, ENSCI:SOILWATER, ENV CONS STDS, ENV CONS SUST, FORESTRY, WILDCONSBIOL

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	W	11:10am - 12:00pm	SLS G70

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 403 (01) - Introduction to Environmental Science

Intro to Environmental Science

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2017 - Full Term (08/28/2017 - 12/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 35
CRN: 12062

A multi-disciplinary introduction to Environmental Sciences, presenting basic concepts and controversies in geology, meterology/hydrology, global biology and biogeochemistry, integrated through the study of the Earth as system. Intended primarily for declared or perspective majors in Environmental Sciences and related programs. Combines lecture and discussion with discovery and presentation experiences to address the history of ideas, and major questions and controversies, both settled and active.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Only listed majors in section: CIVIL TECH, ENSCI:ECOSYST, ENSCI:HYDROL, ENSCI:SOILWATER, ENV CONS SUST

Attributes: Inquiry (Discovery)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	JAMS G54
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	T	5:10pm - 6:00pm	JAMS G54

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 415 (01) - Natural Resources Field Methods

Nat Res Field Methods

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2017 - Full Term (08/28/2017 - 12/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 26
CRN: 15768

This course is intended to serve first or second year students in Forestry, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, and Environmental Conservation and Sustainability. After taking this course, students are able to navigate successfully in wild terrain using pacing, map, compass, GPS; can conduct a simple planar survey including cartography; and can sample a forest in order to characterize the abundance and quality of forest resources. Moreover, students know the fundamental principles of navigation, surveying, and field sampling.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Only listed colleges in section: Life Sciences & Agriculture

Classes not allowed in section: Junior, Senior

Only listed majors in section: EC:ENVIRON AFF, EC:ENVIRON SCI, ENV CONS STDS, ENV CONS SUST, FOREST MANGEMNT, FOREST SCIENCE, FORESTRY, WILDCONSBIOL

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	R	1:10pm - 4:00pm	RUDMAN G89

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 415 (02) - Natural Resources Field Methods

Nat Res Field Methods

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2017 - Full Term (08/28/2017 - 12/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 26
CRN: 15769

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Only listed colleges in section: Life Sciences & Agriculture

Classes not allowed in section: Junior, Senior

Only listed majors in section: EC:ENVIRON AFF, EC:ENVIRON SCI, ENV CONS STDS, ENV CONS SUST, FOREST MANGEMNT, FOREST SCIENCE, FORESTRY, WILDCONSBIOL

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	T	1:10pm - 4:00pm	PETT G02

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 417 (01) - Sophomore Seminar: Wildlife and Conservation Biology

Soph Seminar: Wildlife Bio

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2017 - Full Term (08/28/2017 - 12/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 24
CRN: 17108

This course provides a professional foundation and orientation for second-year Wildlife & Conservation Biology (WCB) students. Through readings, seminars, guest speakers, and conservation, students will explore the range of what it means to be a professional Wildlife & Conservation Biologist. After taking this course, students will be better able to navigate and critique the scientific literature, synthesize and communicate information, and understand and articulate the diverse field of Wildlife & Conservation Biology.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Only listed colleges in section: Life Sciences & Agriculture

Only listed classes in section: Freshman, Sophomore

Only listed majors in section: WILDCONSBIOL

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	F	1:10pm - 3:00pm	JAMS 144

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 425 (01) - Field Dendrology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2017 - Full Term (08/28/2017 - 12/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 11351
Special Fees: $50.00

Students study forest trees in natural communities and urban settings. Identification and nomenclature of important North American trees and shrubs is emphasized. Environmental factors influencing tree growth, combined with study of disturbance history, provide the context for understanding why tree species grow where they do. Students are introduced to the major forest regions of North America. Restricted to NR majors; others by permission. Special fee.

Section Comments: (NR 425.01) Others may add by permission from instructor.

Equivalent(s): EC 410, FOR 425, NR 420

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Only listed colleges in section: Life Sciences & Agriculture

Only listed majors in section: ENSCI:ECOSYST, ENV CONS STDS, ENV CONS SUST, FORESTRY, WILDCONSBIOL, WILDLIFE ECOL

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	W	1:10pm - 2:00pm	JAMS G46
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	W	2:10pm - 5:00pm	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 433 (01) - Wildlife Ecology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2017 - Full Term (08/28/2017 - 12/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 11356
Special Fees: $20.00

Historical, biological, ecological, and sociological factors influencing the wildlife resource and its management. Concepts in populations, communities, habitat, and contemporary wildlife issues. Special fee. Lab.

Equivalent(s): WILD 433

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Attributes: Discovery Lab Course, Biological Science(Discovery)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	TR	8:10am - 9:30am	DEM 112
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	T	1:10pm - 3:00pm	JAMS 140

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 433 (02) - Wildlife Ecology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2017 - Full Term (08/28/2017 - 12/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 11357
Special Fees: $20.00

Equivalent(s): WILD 433

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Attributes: Discovery Lab Course, Biological Science(Discovery)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	TR	8:10am - 9:30am	DEM 112
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	T	3:10pm - 5:00pm	JAMS 140

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 433 (03) - Wildlife Ecology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2017 - Full Term (08/28/2017 - 12/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 11358
Special Fees: $20.00

Equivalent(s): WILD 433

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Attributes: Discovery Lab Course, Biological Science(Discovery)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	TR	8:10am - 9:30am	DEM 112
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	W	1:10pm - 3:00pm	JAMS 140

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 433 (04) - Wildlife Ecology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2017 - Full Term (08/28/2017 - 12/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 11359
Special Fees: $20.00

Equivalent(s): WILD 433

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Attributes: Discovery Lab Course, Biological Science(Discovery)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	TR	8:10am - 9:30am	DEM 112
8/28/2017	12/8/2017	W	3:10pm - 5:00pm	JAMS 140