Timeroom: Spring 2024

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 785 (01) - Systems Thinking for Sustainable Solutions

Systems Thinking

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 50643

This course applies systems thinking as a problem-solving approach aimed at exploring possibilities for creating a future based on sustainable relationships between healthy human societies and their natural environments. Types of systems and systems tools are utilized to describe human-environment relationships and to emphasize their resiliency or vulnerability to future unsustainable events and/or practices. We explore how systems may be restructured to create more sustainable outcomes.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): NR 437 May be taken concurrently or NR 435 May be taken concurrently

Equivalent(s): EC 785

Only listed classes in section: Senior

Only listed majors in section: COMM&ENVIRPLN, ENV CONS SUST, WILDCONSBIOL

Instructors: Julia Novak Colwell

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MW	10:10am - 12:00pm	JAMS 144
Final Exam	5/15/2024	5/15/2024	W	10:30am - 12:30pm	JAMS 144

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 795 (01) - Investigations

Investigations

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 51270

Investigations in Natural Resources may include topics in environmental conservation, forestry, soil and watershed management, ecosystems, and wildlife management. Special fee on some topics.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 795W (01) - Investigations

Investigations

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 1
CRN: 51893

Investigations in Natural Resources may include topics in environmental conservation, forestry, soil and watershed management, ecosystems, and wildlife management.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 799 (01) - Honors Senior Thesis

Honors Senior Thesis

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 50646

Honor/thesis students conduct an independent research project, relevant to the student's area of specialization in the major, under the direction of a faculty sponsor. Students submit a research proposal, write a final report, and provide an oral presentation. One or two semester sequence.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Equivalent(s): EC 799, FOR 799, WARM 795, WILD 799

Only listed classes in section: Senior

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

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Honors course

Instructors: Ruth Varner

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 806 (01) - Soil Ecology

Soil Ecology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 56701
Special Fees: $35.00

Examines the ecological relationships between soil microorganisms and their biotic and abiotic environment, with emphasis on the role of soil microorganisms in biogeochemical cycling. Specific objectives are to examine the biodiversity present in soil systems, factors controlling microbial community composition and diversity, and linkages between soil microbial communities, soil physical properties, and soil organic matter and nutrient cycling dynamics. Lab.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): SOIL 806

Cross listed with : NR 706.01

Instructors: Serita Frey

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MW	3:10pm - 5:00pm	JAMS 144

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 807 (01) - Environmental Modeling

Environmental Modeling

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 4
CRN: 56703

Environmental Modeling introduces students to a range of key mathematical and computer modeling concepts and the ways they can be used to address important scientific questions. The course is divided into four topical sections: Population and Community Ecology, Hydrology, Biogeochemistry, and Ecosystems. In each section, modeling concepts and skills are presented together with environmental information to emphasize the linkage between quantitative methods and relevant scientific results.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): EOS 807

Cross listed with : NR 707.01

Instructors: Wilfred Wollheim

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MW	9:10am - 10:00am	JAMS 144
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	F	1:10pm - 4:00pm	JAMS G45
Final Exam	5/13/2024	5/13/2024	M	1:00pm - 3:00pm	JAMS 144

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 824 (01) - Resolving Environmental Conflicts

Resolv Environmental Conflicts

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 4
CRN: 50759

Theories and practices of environmental dispute settlement. Roles of public, non-governmental and governmental organizations. Effectiveness of public participation initiatives in influencing public policy decisions and/or resolving environmental conflicts. Alternative approaches to consensus (policy dialogues, joint problem solving; strategic planning; negotiation, mediation) as well as litigation. Specific cases are critiqued and evaluated; conflict resolution skills are developed. Students observe and/or participate in ongoing local decision processes. Lab.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): EC 824

Cross listed with : NR 724.01

Instructors: Kelly Giraud

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MW	12:10pm - 2:00pm	JAMS 140
Final Exam	5/13/2024	5/13/2024	M	3:30pm - 5:30pm	JAMS 140

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 830 (01) - Terrestrial Ecosystems

Terrestrial Ecosystems

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 56702

Processes controlling the energy, water, and nutrient dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems; concepts of study at the ecosystem level, controls on primary production, transpiration, decomposition, herbivory; links to Earth-system science, acid deposition, agriculture.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): EOS 830

Cross listed with : NR 730.01

Instructors: Scott Ollinger

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	MURK G02
Final Exam	5/15/2024	5/15/2024	W	1:00pm - 3:00pm	MURK G02

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 845 (01) - Forest Management

Forest Management

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 4
CRN: 53629
Special Fees: $120.00

Forest land ownership; management objectives; forest inventory regulation and policy; forest administration; professional responsibilities and opportunities. Restricted to Natural Resources majors. Lab.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): FOR 845

Cross listed with : NR 745.01

Only listed majors in section: COMM&ENVIRPLN, ENSCI:ECOSYST, ENSCI:SOILWATER, ENV & RESECON, ENV CONS SUST, FORESTRY, NATURAL RES ENV, NREN:ECO SCI, NREN:ENV CON ST, NREN:ENVIRN ECN, NREN:FORESTRY, NREN:WILD BIO, WILDCONSBIOL

Instructors: Michael Simmons

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	JAMS 140
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	M	2:10pm - 5:00pm	JAMS 140
Final Exam	5/10/2024	5/10/2024	F	10:30am - 12:30pm	JAMS 140

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources

NR 859 (01) - Digital Image Processing for Natural Resources

Digital Image Process Nat Res

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 56704

Introduction to digital remote sensing, including multispectral scanners (Landsat and SPOT) radar, and thermal imagery. Hands-on image processing including filtering, image display, ratios, classification, registration, and accuracy assessment. GIS as it applies to image processing. Discussion of practical applications. Use of ERDAS image-processing software. Knowledge of PCs required.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): NR 857

Cross listed with : NR 759.01

Instructors: Benjamin Fraser

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	M	2:10pm - 5:00pm	JAMS G45
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MW	9:10am - 10:00am	JAMS G54
Final Exam	5/13/2024	5/13/2024	M	1:00pm - 3:00pm	JAMS G54