Aquatic Ecology   (Fall - Even Years)

Next Offered Fall 2024, 2026

Course offerings are tentative and subject to change

BI-380 Biology Research Methods

Offered in multiple sections by faculty members in the Biology department for students interested in learning to conduct meaningful and responsible research. Students enroll in a section aligned with their research interest to generate novel data, while mastering the important components of research common to each of the diverse areas of Biology.

4 CreditsN, CW, CTGESPrerequisites: BI105 and BI122 and sophomore, junior, senior standing and permission of the instructor.

CONN-202 Science and Society

This course on Science and Society is intended to review historical issues in science and the debate that surrounds societal decision-making. Thus, students will examine this topic from the perspective of scientific process and social inquiry. In addition, we will also review current " hot topics " in science, research these topics from various aspects including societal impacts and scientific advancements. They will also discuss potential resolutions, moving toward becoming more scientifically literate. We will also be discussing current " popular " books on related science. Ultimately, we will compare what the scientists are saying in professional journals versus the interpretation presented to the general public. NOTE: Students are expected to be in their third or fourth year when taking a Connections course.

3 CreditsCONN,CA,CW

ESS-199 Environmental Stewardship

Course Description

4 Credits Prerequisites

ESS-328 Limnology

An ecology/environmental science course covering inland aquatic environments (lakes and streams). A balanced study of both physical-chemical and biological aspects, it is an appropriate upper level addition to a variety of POE's in natural sciences.

4 CreditsNTake BI105 and BI121 and ESS100 or permission of the instructor.

 

Total Credits: 15

 


 

 Restoration Ecology  (Spring Odd Years)

   Next Offered Spring  2025, 2027

Course # Title Faculty POE Credits Skills Credits
ESS 399 ST RFS Watershed Restoration Merovich, G Fisheries and Env Science Advanced Elective   4.00
ESS 330  RFS Geographic Information Systems Johnson, D Required for Wildlife and Env Studies, Advanced Elective for Env Science   4.00
ESS 399 RFS02 Invasive Species Management Muth, N Plant requirement for Widlife   4.00
AR 199 RFS Nature Photography Nale, M Gen Ed  WK Creative Expression 3.00
 ESS 297 RFS Fire Ecology and Management  Bomgardner, C Formal Certification    2.00
Total Credits         17.00

 Forest Conservation  (Fall Odd Years)

   Next Offered Fall  2025, 2027

Course #  Title Faculty POE Credits Skills Credits
ESS 325 RFS Conservation Biology Ramakrishnan, U Required for Wildlife, Env Science and Studies   3.00
AR 211 RFS The Art of Bookmaking Benson, B Gen Ed  WK Creative Expression


 

3.00
ESS 199 RFS Environmental Stewardship Quallen, E Gen Ed SW Ethical Responsibility 4.00
ESS 340 RFS Forestry Yohn, C & Bomgardner, C. Plant requirement for Wildlife   3.00
ESS 297 RFS Fire Ecology and Management Bomgardner, C. Formal Certification   2.00
Total Credits         15.00

 Wildlife Theme (Spring Even Years)

  Next Offered Spring 2026, 2028

Course # Title Faculty POE Credits Skills Credits
BI 325 RFS Winter Dendrology Muth, N Plant requirement for Wildlife  

4.00

ESS 224 RFS Wildlife Management Ramakrishnan, U Required for Wildlife and Env Studies   3.00
ESS 225 RFS Wildlife Management  Techniques Russel, T Skills class   2.00
ESS-330-RFS Geographic Information systems Johnson, D Required for Wildlife and Env Studies, Advanced Elective for Env Science   4.00
AR-199-RFS Nature Photography Nale, M Gen Ed WK Creative Expression 3.00
Total Credits         16.00