FES 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: FS 199

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 202, SOFTWARE TOOLS IN QUANTITATIVE SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH, 3 Credits

Develop and apply software skills to analyze quantitative social science data, then interpret and present results. Using software, students will conduct statistical analysis of primary and/or secondary data (for example, their own survey data or data from sources such as the US Census American Community Survey).

Prerequisite: ST 201 with C or better or ST 243Z with C or better

FES 240, *FOREST BIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Structure, function, development and biology of forest vegetation and their relationships to forestry and natural resource applications. Field trips required.

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Equivalent to: FES 240H

Available via Ecampus

FES 240H, *FOREST BIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Structure, function, development and biology of forest vegetation and their relationships to forestry and natural resource applications. Field trips required.

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: FES 240

FES 241, DENDROLOGY, 3 Credits

Learn to identify the principal forest trees of North America, and the principal trees and shrubs of the Pacific Northwest. Also learn about forested regions of the world.

Available via Ecampus

FES 341, FOREST ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Examines fundamentals of forest ecosystems, including factors that influence forest composition, structure, and function over space and time. Covers principles of social-ecological forest systems, species traits, species interactions, forest disturbance-succession cycles, community ecology and biodiversity, invasion ecology, landscape ecology, adaptation and transformation in forest ecosystems. Presents topics in the context of understanding a global array of forest ecosystems and considering issues in their management from multiple perspectives.

Prerequisite: FES 240 with D- or better or FES 240H with D- or better or ((BI 211 with D- or better or BI 211H with D- or better) and (BI 212 [D-] or BI 212H [D-]) and (BI 213 [D-] or BI 213H [D-])) or ((BI 221 [D-] or BI 221H [D-]) and (BI 222 [D-] or BI 222H [D-]) and (BI 223 [D-] or BI 223H [D-])) or (BI 204 [D-] and BI 205 [D-] and BI 206 [D-]) or BI 370 [D-] or BI 370H [D-]

Available via Ecampus

FES 342, FOREST TYPES OF THE NORTHWEST, 3 Credits

Forest trees in nature are aggregated into stable or transitory associations known as forest cover types. Knowledge of forest cover types, their species composition and ecology, is applicable to the fields of forestry, fire management, wildlife management, and forest ecology.

Equivalent to: FOR 342

Available via Ecampus

FES 350, URBAN FORESTRY, 3 Credits

Introduction to principles and practices of planting and managing trees as a system of urban environment; understanding the economic, environmental, social aspects of urban forests, and an overview of contemporary land use issues and societal perspectives between people and plants. CROSSLISTED as FES 350/HORT 350.

Equivalent to: FOR 350

Recommended: Foundational forestry and horticulture courses

Available via Ecampus

FES 365, *ISSUES IN NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION, 3 Credits

Background of major current issues in natural resources conservation with emphasis on forests, soils, and water and potential sustainable carrying capacity. Focus on evaluating facts and opinions related to issues. Basics of terrestrial and aquatic ecology, recent and current issues of soil, water, and forest use and management. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues

Equivalent to: FOR 365

Available via Ecampus

FES 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 401, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: FS 401

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: FS 403

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: FS 405

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

Full-time supervised professional experience emphasizing functional proficiency under joint sponsorship of university and agency personnel.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 412, FOREST ENTOMOLOGY, 3 Credits

Role of insects in natural and managed forests. Recognition of important forest insect pest groups and species, prediction of forest insect responses to environmental changes, and management strategies and treatments to protect forest resource values.

Prerequisite: BI 204 with C or better or BI 211 with C or better or BI 211H with C or better or BI 212 with C or better or BI 212H with C or better or BI 221 with C or better or BI 221H with C or better

FES 422, RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE, 4 Credits

An introduction to research methods applied to social science issues and problems. Emphasis is on the nature of the research process, how to conduct research, and how to interpret and disseminate research results.

Prerequisite: ST 201 with D- or better or ST 243Z with D- or better or ST 351 with D- or better or ST 351H with D- or better

Available via Ecampus

FES 430, FOREST AS CLASSROOM, 4 Credits

Investigates instructional methods used to teach K-12 students about natural resources. Reveals how forest exploration can be used as a means to teach others about science, ecology, mathematics, social science, and history. Provides an opportunity for future teachers, naturalists, interpreters, and scientists to improve their teaching and communication skills.

Available via Ecampus

FES 435, *GENES AND CHEMICALS IN AGRICULTURE: VALUE AND RISK, 3 Credits

A multidisciplinary course that examines the scientific, social, political, economic, environmental, and ethical controversies surrounding agricultural and natural resource biotechnologies. CROSSLISTED as FES 435/TOX 435.

Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society

Equivalent to: BI 435, TOX 435, TOX 435H

Recommended: One quarter each of biology and chemistry

FES 440, WILDLAND FIRE ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Explores main principles of fire ecology, including fire regimes, fire histories, ecology, and socio-ecological systems across a broad range of ecosystems and landscape conditions. Develops toolbox of skills, theory, and information for contemporary land management in context of landscape restoration, conservation, and climate change.

Recommended: Junior or senior standing with coursework in ecology and natural resource management; analytical, critical thinking, and reasoning skills

Available via Ecampus

FES 444, ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PARK MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits

Ecological principles applied to the management of park recreation uses. The relationship between biological and physical science information and recreation management decisions is explored.

Equivalent to: TOL 444

Recommended: An ecology course and completion or concurrent enrollment in FES 251 or FOR 251

FES 445, ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION, 4 Credits

Fundamentals of restoring and reclaiming disturbed landscapes and ecosystems. Topics covered include types and assessment of site conditions; determining restoration goals and feasibility; hydrologic, biotic, and soil functions and their importance in restoration; and measures of successful restoration. CROSSLISTED as FES 445/FW 445.

Equivalent to: FES 445H, FW 445, FW 445H

Recommended: BI 370

Available via Ecampus

FES 445H, ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION, 4 Credits

Fundamentals of restoring and reclaiming disturbed landscapes and ecosystems. Topics covered include types and assessment of site conditions; determining restoration goals and feasibility; hydrologic, biotic, and soil functions and their importance in restoration; and measures of successful restoration. CROSSLISTED as FES 445/FW 445.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: FES 445, FW 445, FW 445H

Recommended: BI 370

Available via Ecampus

FES 447, ARBORICULTURE, 4 Credits

The principles and practices of arboriculture, the art and science of selecting, planting, establishing and maintaining trees in urban, suburban, commercial and residential landscapes. CROSSLISTED as FES 447/HORT 447 and FES 547/HORT 547.

Equivalent to: HORT 447

Recommended: (FES 241 or HORT 226 or HORT 228) and (FOR 111 or HORT 112)

Available via Ecampus

FES 452, BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN MANAGED FORESTS, 3 Credits

Designed for students in forestry, wildlife, fisheries and related fields. Introduces the concepts of, and approaches to, managing forest stands, landscapes and regions to achieve desired habitat conditions for indicator species and conservation of biological diversity. CROSSLISTED as FES 452/FW 452.

Equivalent to: FS 453, FW 452

Recommended: FES 240 or FES 341 or BI 370

Available via Ecampus

FES 455, URBAN FOREST PLANNING, POLICY AND MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits

Examination of planning, policy, and management strategies used in the stewardship of urban natural resources. Fundamentals for developing effective programs to maximize the economic, environmental, and social values and benefits of urban forest landscapes. CROSSLISTED as FES 455/HORT 455 and FES 555/HORT 555.

Prerequisite: FES 350 with C- or better or HORT 350 with C- or better

Equivalent to: HORT 455

Available via Ecampus

FES 477, *AGROFORESTRY, 3 Credits

Theory and worldwide practice of multiple-crop low input sustainable systems involving concurrent production of tree and agricultural products. Biological, economic, social, and political factors that underlie the application of agroforestry technology. CROSSLISTED as FES 477/NR 477 and FES 577.

Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues

Equivalent to: NR 477, RNG 477

Recommended: Introductory course in biology

FES 485, *CONSENSUS AND NATURAL RESOURCES, 3 Credits

Using a working group approach, select a natural resource topic, study the team process and interaction as a method of learning, explore the issue using systems practice, and strive for consensus on solutions to the issue.

Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society

Equivalent to: FES 485H

Available via Ecampus

FES 485H, *CONSENSUS AND NATURAL RESOURCES, 3 Credits

Using a working group approach, select a natural resource topic, study the team process and interaction as a method of learning, explore the issue using systems practice, and strive for consensus on solutions to the issue.

Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society; HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: FES 485

Available via Ecampus

FES 486, ^PUBLIC LANDS POLICY AND MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits

Examines public lands policy and management in the Western U.S. Overview of historical and current federal land management agency laws, regulations, and policies. Highlights political, legal, economic, ecological, and social context of public land management decisions.

Attributes: CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Course

Recommended: Sophomore standing

Available via Ecampus

FES 499, SELECTED TOPICS IN FOREST SCIENCE, 0-16 Credits

In-depth studies of specific topics within a field of specialization. Examples include biotechnology in forestry, mycorrhizal ecology, tree improvement, landscape ecology, global climatic change in relation to forestry, advanced silviculture prescriptions, agroforestry, and others.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 500, MARKET TOOLS FOR MANAGING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, 3 Credits

Examines the use of market-based approaches to managing greenhouse gas emissions; the role of forestry and natural resource management in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions; and the design of carbon and offset markets in the context of broader climate change policies. CROSSLISTED as FES 500/MNR 500.

Equivalent to: MNR 500

Recommended: MTH 111Z

Available via Ecampus

FES 501, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: FS 501

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: FS 503

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

FES 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: FS 505

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: FS 506

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Available via Ecampus

FES 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: FS 507

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 508, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: FS 508

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 511, CASE STUDIES IN FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE, 1 Credit

Identifies and justifies topics for students to examine in their final independent projects. Evaluates scientific research, policy documents, and/or other materials related to the students’ selected topics. Generates a detailed outline and workplan for analyzing the topic during the Independent Project course.

Available via Ecampus

FES 512, FOREST ENTOMOLOGY, 3 Credits

Role of insects in natural and managed forests. Recognition of important forest insect pest groups and species, prediction of forest insect responses to environmental changes, and management strategies and treatments to protect forest resource values.

Recommended: BI 204 or BI 211 or BI 212 or BI 221

FES 516, CASE STUDIES IN URBAN FORESTRY, 1 Credit

Introduces students to knowledge and skills appropriate for conducting case study analysis in the field of urban forestry and provides guidance for creating student-directed capstone study proposals.

Available via Ecampus

FES 520, POSING RESEARCH QUESTIONS, 3 Credits

Acquaints beginning graduate students in the natural resources to the scientific method and formation of good researchable questions. The course consists of lectures, readings and discussions. Concepts in the course are reinforced and amplified by discipline-specific companion modules. Students prepare and orally present a researchable question in their area of interest that is critiqued by the class and instructors.

Equivalent to: FS 520

FES 521, NATURAL RESOURCE RESEARCH PLANNING, 3 Credits

Research planning and study plan development, investigative procedures, the principles and ethics of natural resource science, principles and practices in scientific communication.

Equivalent to: FS 521

FES 522, RESEARCH METHODS SOCIAL SCIENCE, 4 Credits

An introduction to research methods applied to social science issues and problems. Emphasis is on the nature of the research process, how to conduct research, and how to interpret and disseminate research results.

Equivalent to: MNR 522

Recommended: Recent statistics course

FES 523, QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE, 4 Credits

Applies and interprets statistical approaches to human dimensions of natural resources, recreation and tourism, and other social sciences. Emphasizes an applied and practical approach focusing on understanding data, selecting appropriate statistics for theoretical and managerial problems, using statistical software for analyses, and interpreting the findings.

Recommended: FES 522 and ST 511

FES 524, NATURAL RESOURCES DATA ANALYSIS, 4 Credits

Hands-on experience in applied statistical modeling and data analysis for natural resources. Emphasis is on understanding of statistical models and the application and actual implementation of statistical analysis techniques, use of statistical software for analyses (e.g., R), and interpretation of findings. Students analyze data from their own research for final projects.

Prerequisite: ST 511 with B or better and ST 512 [B]

FES 525, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES TO SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS, 3 Credits

Inter-, multi- and transdisciplinary approaches to socio-ecological problems, including terminology, assumptions, and analytical frameworks of different scientific fields. How disciplines have been integrated to approach specific case studies. Teams apply concepts, tools, and approaches in a final integrated analysis, resulting in proposed actions or policies.

FES 526, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR SCIENTISTS, 1 Credit

Provides an overview of communication principles and effective scientific communication skills for producing a seminar on proposed research presented to fellow scientists. Students evaluate strengths and weaknesses of communication styles; develop their ability to provide fair, timely feedback; and apply communication principles to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of presentations and proposed research.

This course is repeatable for 3 credits.

FES 527, FOREST CARBON ANALYSIS FOR ASSESSMENTS AND POLICY AGREEMENTS, 3 Credits

Role of forests in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. International GHG policies and recommendations for monitoring emissions and forest carbon. Measurement, modeling, and projections of forest ecosystem carbon. Evaluation of policies for reducing GHG emissions and increasing forest carbon stores.

Prerequisite: FES 536 with C or better

Recommended: MNR 538 or MNR 550

Available via Ecampus

FES 530, FOREST AS CLASSROOM, 4 Credits

Investigates instructional methods used to teach K-12 students about natural resources. Reveals how forest exploration can be used as a means to teach others about science, ecology, mathematics, social science, and history. Provides an opportunity for future teachers, naturalists, interpreters, and scientists to improve their teaching and communication skills.

Available via Ecampus

FES 533, PLANNING AGROFORESTRY PROJECTS, 2 Credits

Helps forestry and other natural resource students understand various agroforestry concepts, systems and technologies and practices worldwide. Lays the groundwork for students to identify different systems, characterize socio-economic conditions and plan sustainable agroforestry systems. Class activities examine how biological, economic, and social factors influence agroforestry farming decisions.

Recommended: BOT 341 and/or equivalent course in ecology.

FES 535, GENES AND CHEMICALS IN AGRICULTURE: VALUE AND RISK, 3 Credits

A multidisciplinary course that examines the scientific, social, political, economic, environmental, and ethical controversies surrounding agricultural and natural resource biotechnologies. CROSSLISTED as FES 535/TOX 535.

Equivalent to: BI 535, MCB 535, TOX 535

Recommended: One quarter each of biology and chemistry

FES 536, CARBON SEQUESTRATION IN FORESTS, 3 Credits

Examines processes controlling the sequestration of carbon in the forest system including the forest itself and wood products. Examines how forests can be managed to sequester carbon as well as the important economic, policy, and other constraints. Designs, analyzes, and evaluates simulation experiments that test the effect of alternative management systems on forest carbon sequestration.

Recommended: Undergraduate-level biology or ecology

Available via Ecampus

FES 540, WILDLAND FIRE ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Explores main principles of fire ecology, including fire regimes, fire histories, ecology, and socio-ecological systems across a broad range of ecosystems and landscape conditions. Develops toolbox of skills, theory, and information for contemporary land management in context of landscape restoration, conservation, and climate change.

Recommended: Coursework in ecology and natural resource management

FES 542, WILDLIFE LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Explores the interaction between spatial pattern and scale and ecological processes with particular emphasis on biodiversity in forests. Focuses on theory, methods and conservation applications in landscape ecology.

Recommended: Experience with or coursework in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), such as GEOG 560; Completion or concurrent enrollment in ST 511 or another introductory graduate-level statistics course; Basic programming experience in R

FES 545, ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION, 4 Credits

Fundamentals of restoring and reclaiming disturbed landscapes and ecosystems. Topics covered include types and assessment of site conditions; determining restoration goals and feasibility; hydrologic, biotic, and soil functions and their importance in restoration; and measures of successful restoration. CROSSLISTED as FES 545/FW 545.

Equivalent to: FW 545

Recommended: BI 370

Available via Ecampus

FES 546, ADVANCED FOREST COMMUNITY ECOLOGY, 4 Credits

Fundamental concepts of community including disturbance, diversity and succession. Strong emphasis on field skills and data interpretation. Saturday field trip required. Lec/lab.

FES 547, ARBORICULTURE, 4 Credits

The principles and practices of arboriculture, the art and science of selecting, planting, establishing and maintaining trees in urban, suburban, commercial and residential landscapes. CROSSLISTED as FES 447/HORT 447 and FES 547/HORT 547.

Equivalent to: HORT 547

Recommended: (FES 241 or HORT 226 or HORT 228) and (FOR 111 or HORT 112)

Available via Ecampus

FES 548, INVASIVE PLANTS: BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits

Concepts of plant physiology, genetics and population dynamics are used to understand how plant invasions occur and some communities continue to exist. Management implications are explored.

Equivalent to: FS 548

Available via Ecampus

FES 550, TROPHIC CASCADES, 2-3 Credits

Theory and empirical analysis of terrestrial carnivore effects on plants and ecosystems as mediated through herbivores. Emphasis on large carnivores, frequency/strength of trophic cascades, implications for ecosystem function, management, and restoration. Lectures, current literature, discussions, field exercise, term paper, and student presentations. CROSSLISTED as FES 550/FW 550.

Equivalent to: FOR 547, FW 547, FW 550

This course is repeatable for 3 credits.

FES 552, FOREST WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits

Management of terrestrial vertebrates in forest ecosystems. Effects on silvicultural practices and landscape pattern on habitats and populations. CROSSLISTED as FES 552/FW 552.

Equivalent to: FW 552

Recommended: FOR 341 or equivalent course in ecology.

Available via Ecampus

FES 555, URBAN FOREST PLANNING, POLICY AND MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits

Examination of planning, policy, and management strategies used in the stewardship of urban natural resources. Fundamentals for developing effective programs to maximize the economic, environmental, and social values and benefits of urban forest landscapes. CROSSLISTED as FES 455/HORT 455 and FES 555/HORT 555.

Equivalent to: HORT 555

Recommended: FES 350 or HORT 350

Available via Ecampus

FES 560, GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, 4 Credits

Explores the relationship between the natural and built environments in cities and examines how planning for and managing green infrastructure assets (such as urban tree canopy, watersheds, and natural areas) increases economic health, community livability and ecological resilience in cities.

Available via Ecampus

FES 565, URBAN FORESTRY LEADERSHIP, 2 Credits

Examines the application of leadership theories and principles to the decision-making, policy creation, and effective administration of urban forestry programs in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Taught via Ecampus only.

Available via Ecampus

FES 577, AGROFORESTRY, 3 Credits

Theory and worldwide practice of multiple-crop low input sustainable systems involving concurrent production of tree and agricultural products. Biological, economic, social, and political factors that underlie the application of agroforestry technology. CROSSLISTED as FES 477/NR 477 and FES 577.

Equivalent to: RNG 577

Recommended: Introductory course in biology.

FES 580, WRITING SCIENTIFIC MANUSCRIPTS, 1 Credit

Discussion of parts of a scientific manuscript and the submission, review, and publication process. Brief presentations and discussion of examples provided by the instructor and students. Students write their own manuscripts and work in teams to provide feedback on manuscript components.

FES 581, STREAM ECOLOGY, 3 Credits

Explores structure and function of stream ecosystems, with emphasis on biological processes; physical and chemical relations; riparian influences and landscape perspectives.

Equivalent to: FW 580

Recommended: 9 credits of upper-division science

FES 585, CONSENSUS AND NATURAL RESOURCES, 3 Credits

Using a working group approach, select a natural resource topic, study the team process and interaction as a method of learning, explore the issue using systems practice, and strive for consensus on solutions to the issue.

Available via Ecampus

FES 586, PUBLIC LANDS POLICY AND MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits

Examines public lands policy and management in the Western U.S. Overview of historical and current federal land management agency laws, regulations, and policies. Highlights political, legal, economic, ecological, and social context of public land management decisions.

Available via Ecampus

FES 599, SELECTED TOPICS IN FOREST SCIENCE, 0-16 Credits

In-depth studies of specific topics within a field of specialization. Examples include biotechnology in forestry, mycorrhizal ecology, tree improvement, landscape ecology, global climatic change in relation to forestry, advanced silviculture prescriptions, agroforestry, and others.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 601, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: FS 601

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

FES 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: FS 605

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 606, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: FS 606

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

FES 629, TEACHING PRACTICUM IN FOREST SCIENCE, 1 Credit

Preparation of graduate students in forest science and related disciplines for their first teaching experiences. Using concepts and information introduced in the class, students will develop the curriculum for one credit of college-level instruction (or an equivalent approved by the instructor) in a topic of their choice.

Equivalent to: FS 629

FES 699, SELECTED TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MNR 500, MARKET TOOLS FOR MANAGING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, 3 Credits

Examines the use of market-based approaches to managing greenhouse gas emissions; the role of forestry and natural resource management in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions; and the design of carbon and offset markets in the context of broader climate change policies. CROSSLISTED as FES 500/MNR 500.

Equivalent to: FES 500

Recommended: MTH 111Z

Available via Ecampus

MNR 511, INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCES, 3 Credits

Focuses on economic, environmental, social, cultural, ethical, and policy considerations of sustainable natural resource management. Explores international collaborative efforts to address global natural resource issues. Discusses key policy drivers, key stressors, balancing competing interests.

Recommended: Undergraduate biology, ecology, social science, and economics courses

Available via Ecampus

MNR 519, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN NATURAL RESOURCE MGMT, 3 Credits

Explores practical approaches to operationalizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) principles in natural resource management organizational settings, programs and outdoor settings. Examines case studies on topics such as accessibility to recreational places, implicit bias and cultural competency in public communications, and how enhancing workplace diversity increases social capital. Introduces DEI analysis through a research project in their local area.

Available via Ecampus

MNR 538, ADAPTING FORESTS TO CLIMATE CHANGE, 3 Credits

Climate change is expected to have profound effects on forests. Society can respond by managing in forests in ways that can help mitigate climate change or help forests adapt. Nonetheless, changes in climate and forest responses are uncertain, making management and policy decisions difficult and controversial. We will investigate the effects of climate change on forests, focusing on potential forest management and policy responses.

Available via Ecampus

MNR 550, CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON FOREST ECOSYSTEMS, 3 Credits

Forest management responses to climate change rely on understanding the mechanisms of interaction between forests and climate, as well as the capacity to evaluate impacts of future climate scenarios on forests. Considers effects of rising CO2 and changing climate at the level of ecophysiological processes, changes in species distribution, changes in disturbance regimes, and ecosystem-level impacts mediated by the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles. Modeling approaches include statistically-based bioclimatic envelopes, and dynamic global vegetation models that treat ecosystem processes and changes in biome distribution.

Recommended: Basic ecology course

Available via Ecampus

MNR 560, DEVELOPING THE MNR CAPSTONE PROPOSAL, 3 Credits

Applies content from across the MNR degree in developing a capstone project. Explores the types of capstone projects and methodologies. Identifies and evaluates the data needed to address natural resource problems or topics. Develops outlines for students’ individualized MNR capstone projects.

Prerequisite: MNR 511 with C or better

Available via Ecampus

MNR 561, MNR CAPSTONE PROJECT, 1-6 Credits

Students work with their major advisor on the completion of their capstone project at the end of the MNR degree program. Students incorporate knowledge gained from coursework to address a natural resource problem within interconnected ecological, economic and social contexts.

Prerequisite: MNR 560 with C or better or SNR 506 with P or better

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

Available via Ecampus

NR 003, UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, 0 Credits

Engage in research activities appropriate to the discipline; and through the research experience, acquire skills, techniques, and knowledge relevant to the field of study. In consultation with a faculty mentor, engage in research activity, and make and execute a plan for a project.

NR 201, MANAGING NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE, 3 Credits

Overview of the complexities involved in managing natural resources of the Pacific Northwest. Exposure to major natural resource issues of the region. Development of critical thinking skills useful in seeking solutions.

Available via Ecampus

NR 202, NATURAL RESOURCE PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS, 3 Credits

Exploration of the multiple components (ecological, social, political, ethical) of selected natural resource problems. Uses case studies to illustrate how social and biophysical characteristics of environmental problems influence the methods used to try to solve these problems and their potential for success.

Recommended: NR 201

Available via Ecampus

NR 312, CRITICAL THINKING FOR NATURAL RESOURCE CHALLENGES, 3 Credits

Provides an introduction to critical thinking as it applies to issues and problems in natural resources. Attention is given to formal argument analysis, fallacies of argumentation, and critical scientific and philosophical concepts.

Recommended: Sophomore standing

NR 325, SCIENTIFIC METHODS FOR ANALYZING NATURAL RESOURCE PROBLEMS, 3 Credits

Approaches to disciplinary and interdisciplinary problem analysis in natural resources. Introduces systems thinking and the benefits and limitations of different tools used to integrate information from multiple disciplines and stakeholders. Applications of alternative analysis tools are illustrated through selected forest-related case studies.

Prerequisite: MTH 111 with C- or better or MTH 111Z with C- or better or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060

Recommended: NR 201 and (ST 243Z or ST 351)

Available via Ecampus

NR 351, *WHEN SCIENCE ESCAPES THE LAB: SCIENCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits

Role of science in solving natural resource problems. Selecting the "best available science." How science is portrayed, filtered, and used by the media and interests groups to affect policy and management. Analysis of case studies on use of science in natural resource decision making. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society

Recommended: Sophomore standing and NR 312

NR 380, NATURE IN STORYTELLING OVER THE CENTURIES, 3 Credits

Examines the historic tendency across cultures to mythologize elements of the natural world, resulting in celebrated myths, fables, and stories. The course examines nature-based folklore from past centuries, uncovering early perceptions of landscapes, creatures, and plants held by societies and cultures. Focus then shifts to exploration of how elements of the natural world have been portrayed in contemporary film, television, and advertising, revealing how perceptions of nature have evolved over the past century. Connections between contemporary popular culture and old-world myths, fables, and stories will thus be revealed.

Available via Ecampus

NR 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

NR 401, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

NR 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

NR 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-9 Credits

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

Available via Ecampus

NR 406, PROJECTS, 1-9 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Available via Ecampus

NR 407, SEMINAR, 1-9 Credits

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

NR 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-6 Credits

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

Available via Ecampus

NR 455, NATURAL RESOURCE DECISION MAKING, 4 Credits

Students will participate on collaborative planning teams that effectively engage stakeholders in the decision making process, and offer sound natural resource decisions that are supported by multiple interests.

Prerequisite: FES 485 with D- or better and (BI 371 [D-] or BI 373 [D-] or ENSC 479 [D-] or ENSC 321 [D-] or FE 460 [D-] or FES 486 [D-] or FOR 460 [D-] or FW 435 [D-] or FW 439 [D-] or FW 454 [D-] or FW 497 [D-] or GEOG 323 [D-] or HORT 318 [D-] or SOIL 395 [D-] or WR 462 [D-])

Available via Ecampus

NR 477, *AGROFORESTRY, 3 Credits

Theory and worldwide practice of multiple-crop low input sustainable systems involving concurrent production of tree and agricultural products. Biological, economic, social, and political factors that underlie the application of agroforestry technology. CROSSLISTED as FES 477/NR 477 and FES 577.

Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues

Equivalent to: FES 477, RNG 477

Recommended: Introductory course in biology

NR 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: NR 499H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

NR 499H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: NR 499

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

SNR 506, INDEPENDENT PROJECT IN NATURAL RESOURCE SUSTAINABILITY, 2 Credits

Identifies, poses, frames, and analyzes the various components of an important natural resource sustainability problem within the country, region, or organization and, at the end of term, present a workplan for its resolution.

Prerequisite: SNR 511 with C or better or SNR 512 with C or better

Available via Ecampus

SNR 512, SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, 3 Credits

Defines concepts of sustainability in a natural resource context and explains its ecological, social and economic dimensions. Analyzes, synthesizes and applies information and/or data integrating concepts of sustainable natural resources to prepare outline for an independent project.

Equivalent to: SNR 511

Recommended: Bachelor's degree in the arts, humanities or sciences and at least two years’ experience working in a natural resources-related field

Available via Ecampus

SNR 520, SOCIAL ASPECTS OF SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCES, 3 Credits

Explores the key principles of social sustainability and the role they play in natural resource-based sustainable communities. Highlights social sustainability indicators relevant to natural resource management.

Recommended: SNR 512

Available via Ecampus

SNR 521, ECONOMICS OF SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits

Focuses on the sources of market failure, the means of correcting market failure, and the real-world examples of making progress toward sustainable resource use by means of market mechanisms.

Recommended: SNR 512

Available via Ecampus

SNR 522, BASIC BELIEFS AND ETHICS IN NATURAL RESOURCES, 3 Credits

Examines basic philosophies and ethical systems in American forestry, including Pinchot's agricultural/utilitarian approach and Leopold's biotic/ecological model, compares them to contemporary public attitudes and considers their implications for sustainability.

Available via Ecampus

SNR 530, ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCES, 3 Credits

Focus on ecological sustainability and ecological concepts and principles, with examples drawn from forests and arid lands. Exploration of global ecosystems, ecological processes and services, factors that create and maintain diversity, ecosystem health and integrity. Principles for sustainable natural resource management and use.

Recommended: SNR 512 and a basic ecology course

Available via Ecampus

SNR 532, PLANNING AGROFORESTRY PROJECTS, 2 Credits

Develop basic understanding and appreciation of agroforestry concepts, systems, technologies and practices as used and applied in tropical and temperate zones of the world.

Recommended: SNR 530 (or equivalent ecology course) and SNR 511

SNR 533, NONTIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY INTRODUCTION, 3 Credits

Interdisciplinary introduction to the culture, history, economy, ecology, policy and management of nontimber forest products (NTFP), e.g., wild foods, medicines, floral greens, craft material and landscaping species. Includes domestic public and private forest and international case studies.

Available via Ecampus

SNR 535, SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF AQUATIC AND RIPARIAN RESOURCES, 3 Credits

Explores integrated strategies for sustainable management of watersheds, estuaries, coastal zones, and aquatic resources. Special emphasis given to links between land uses and aquatic environments.

Recommended: SNR 511

Available via Ecampus

SNR 540, GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE, 3 Credits

Explore biophysical and social sciences that underlie contemporary global change issues: global biogeochemical cycles, climate system, climate change, threats to biodiversity; human dimensions of climate change, globalization, land cover and land use change, global environmental governance and management tools.

Recommended: Basic biology course

Available via Ecampus

SNR 808, WORKSHOP, 1-4 Credits

Describes the policies, practices, and market mechanisms that enhance ecological, economic, and social sustainability of natural resource production and natural ecosystems. Sustainable natural resource management attempts to meet the needs of the present without compromising the future of people or the ecosystems on which they depend.

This course is repeatable for 4 credits.

TRAL 110, INTRODUCTION TO WHITE WATER KAYAKING, 2 Credits

Students will learn fundamentals of white water kayaking in sheltered & moving water based on the internationally recognized British Canoe (BC) and American Canoe Association (ACA) teaching and skills certification systems. Emphasis is on activity and basic skills.

TRAL 111, INTRODUCTION TO CANOEING, 2 Credits

Students will learn fundamentals of canoeing in sheltered & moving water based on the internationally recognized British Canoe (BC) and American Canoe Association (ACA) teaching and skills certification systems. Emphasis is on activity and basic skills.

TRAL 115, OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS, 2 Credits

Educates and introduces students on how to travel safely in the backcountry through proper preparation, risk awareness, Leave No Trace ethics, terrain recognition, navigation, and camp craft. Classroom and field (lab) experience. Includes one mandatory weekend overnight outing. CROSSLISTED as PAC 115/TRAL 115.

Corequisites: TRAL 118

Equivalent to: PAC 115

This course is repeatable for 4 credits.

TRAL 118, LABORATORY FOR OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS, 1 Credit

Practical field application of concepts learned in PAC 115/TRAL 115, Outdoor Living Skills. Field (lab) experience includes one mandatory weekend overnight. Introduces how to travel safely in the backcountry through proper preparation, risk awareness, Leave No Trace ethics, terrain recognition, navigation, and camp craft. CROSSLISTED as PAC 118/TRAL 118.

Corequisites: TRAL 115

Equivalent to: PAC 118

This course is repeatable for 2 credits.

TRAL 130, INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR AND ADVENTURE PROFESSIONS, 3 Credits

Outdoor and adventure professions will be explored. Introduces students to practical and conceptual aspects of land and water trips in outdoor tourism, adventure, and educational settings. Innovative people and products will be examined in the context of outdoor and adventure professions and their impact; past, present, and future.

Equivalent to: TOL 130

TRAL 132, *FOUNDATIONS AND HISTORY OF OUTDOOR AND ADVENTURE PROFESSIONS, 3 Credits

History, evolution, and theoretical underpinning of outdoor and adventure professions as an important and evolving feature of Western culture within the United States and beyond. Influential ideas, paradigm shifts, events, and developments that have led to professionalism, institutionalization, dissemination, and impact on other subject areas and professions. Impact of other cultures on current state of the professions. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPWC – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Western Culture

Equivalent to: TOL 132

TRAL 173, INTERMEDIATE ROCK CLIMBING, 2 Credits

Introduces a variety of basic skills, gear and systems that will allow students to safely participate in a single pitch rock climbing environment based on internationally recognized teaching and skills certification systems. Explores various technical skills that will serve as a foundation for future land-based outdoor disciplines. Introduces gear, such as software (ropes, webbing, harnesses) and hardware (carabiners, friction devices); skills, such as knots, belaying, rappelling, lead climbing; and systems such as anchors and basic rescue techniques. CROSSLISTED as PAC 173/TRAL 173.

Equivalent to: PAC 173

This course is repeatable for 10 credits.

TRAL 215, GROUP FACILITATION, 4 Credits

Introduces facilitation, leadership, and management of groups. Group facilitation theory, techniques, and models for use in a variety of environments and with different populations. Prominent personality types and how to effectively facilitate these. Determining needs, utilizing appropriate techniques, sequencing, and processing to meet specific determined needs of groups.

TRAL 217, INTERMEDIATE ROCK, 2 Credits

Begins by affirming rock site management foundational skills such as proper equipment, knots, belay techniques, rappelling, and basic climbing anchor systems. Then focuses on building upon those foundational skills by covering more complex anchor systems, belay techniques, vertical rescues, releasable rappels, and movement through various rock specific terrains.

Recommended: TRAL 172 or similar training and equivalent skill level

TRAL 218, ROCK SITE MANAGEMENT, 2 Credits

Affirms Intermediate Rock foundational skills such as proper equipment, knots, belay & lead climbing techniques, movement, rappelling, and basic climbing anchor systems based on internationally recognized teaching and skills certification systems. Focuses on building upon those foundational skills by covering more complex anchor systems, belay techniques, vertical rescues, releasable rappels and movement through various rock specific terrains.

Prerequisite: TRAL 173 with C or better or PAC 173 with C or better

TRAL 230, WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING, 2 Credits

Focuses on the fundamentals of firefighting. Provides an overview of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-130 firefighter training and S-190 Wildland Fire Behavior.

TRAL 251, RECREATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, 4 Credits

Overview of recreation resource management including study of land and water resources used for outdoor recreation. The planning and management of natural and cultural resources for long-term resource productivity, with a focus on rural and wildlife areas of the forest, range and coast.

Equivalent to: FES 251

Available via Ecampus

TRAL 260, INTERMEDIATE PADDLESPORT, 2 Credits

Learn how to successfully paddle as a competent group member within moving water & whitewater environments up to class III. This course will emphasize that the student has a holistic approach to river running, can be an effective group member during river rescues, can contribute to the safety, group skills and leadership of a river descent and showcase the knowledge required of an intermediate whitewater paddler based on internationally recognized British Canoe (BC) and American Canoe Association (ACA) teaching and skills certification systems. Uses a variety of diverse whitewater specific kayaks and canoes.

Prerequisite: (TRAL 110 with C or better or PAC 110 with C or better) and (TRAL 111 [C] or PAC 111 [C])

TRAL 270, PRE-INTERNSHIP SEMINAR, 1 Credit

Exploration of career goals, internship opportunities, and the variety of practice areas in the tourism, recreation, and adventure leadership (TRAL) professions. Student preparation in planning, obtaining, and completing TRAL internships. The course is designed to assist undergraduate majors in TRAL prepare for the required internship.

Equivalent to: TOL 270

TRAL 280, OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS, 3 Credits

A week-long outdoor expedition focusing on water-based and land-based skills while developing a comprehensive understanding of expedition behavior. Students will meet in the classroom to prepare for the week-long field expedition covering various topics such as risk management, expedition planning, navigation, water safety and other topics. The expedition will expose students to extended travel in the backcountry while further developing technical and interpersonal skills.

Prerequisite: (TRAL 110 with C or better or PAC 110 with C or better) and (TRAL 111 [C] or PAC 111 [C]) and TRAL 115 [C] and TRAL 118 [C] and TRAL 173 [C]

TRAL 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits

Topics of current importance in tourism, recreation, and/or adventure leadership education. Topics will change from term to term. May be repeated with different topics for credit.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

TRAL 301, ACA LEVEL 2-4 KAYAKING INSTRUCTOR, 2 Credits

Focuses on fundamentals of white water kayaking based on the internationally recognized American Canoe Association (ACA). Emphasizes safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry-level through intermediate individuals.

Prerequisite: TRAL 110 with C or better and TRAL 260 [C]

TRAL 302, ACA LEVEL 2-4 RAFTING INSTRUCTOR, 2 Credits

Focuses on fundamentals of white-water rafting based on the internationally recognized American Canoe Association (ACA). Emphasizes safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry-level through intermediate individuals.

Recommended: Critical thinking, leadership, and problem solving skills

TRAL 303, ACA LEVEL 2-4 STAND UP PADDLEBOARD (SUP) INSTRUCTOR, 2 Credits

Focuses on fundamentals of stand up paddleboarding (SUP) based on the internationally recognized American Canoe Association (ACA). Emphasizes safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry-level through intermediate individuals.

Recommended: Critical thinking, leadership, and problem solving skills

TRAL 304, ACA LEVEL 2-4 CANOE INSTRUCTOR, 2 Credits

Focuses on fundamentals of canoeing based on the internationally recognized American Canoe Association (ACA). Emphasizes safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry-level through intermediate individuals.

Prerequisite: TRAL 111 with C or better and TRAL 260 [C]

TRAL 305, ACA LEVEL 2-4 SWIFT WATER RESCUE, 2 Credits

Focuses on fundamentals of swift water rescue (SWR) based on the internationally recognized American Canoe Association (ACA). Emphasizes safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry-level through intermediate individuals.

Recommended: Collaboration, leadership, and problem solving skills

TRAL 306, AMGA SINGLE PITCH INSTRUCTOR, 2 Credits

Focuses on fundamentals of single pitch climbing based on the internationally recognized American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). Emphasizes safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition.

Prerequisite: (TRAL 173 with C or better or PAC 173 with C or better) and TRAL 218 [C]

TRAL 307, PMBIA LEVEL 1 MOUNTAIN BIKE INSTRUCTOR, 2 Credits

Focuses on fundamentals of mountain biking based on the internationally recognized Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association (PMBIA). Emphasizes safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry-level through intermediate individuals.

Recommended: Critical thinking, leadership, and problem solving skills

TRAL 308, INTERMEDIATE MOUNTAIN BIKING, 2 Credits

Focuses on essentials of mountain biking. Emphasizes safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry-level through intermediate individuals.

Recommended: Critical thinking, leadership, and problem solving skills

TRAL 309, CERTIFICATION PRACTICUM, 2 Credits

Allows students the opportunity to acquire nationally or internationally recognized certification in one or more disciplines. Will provide an avenue for students to acquire professional faculty guidance and mentoring so they are more able to attain a certification.

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

TRAL 310, PSIA-AASI LEVEL 1 SKI INSTRUCTOR, 2 Credits

Focuses on fundamentals of snowsports based on the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) certifications. Emphasizes safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry-level through intermediate individuals.

Recommended: Critical thinking, leadership, and problem solving skills

TRAL 311, ADVANCED ROCK CLIMBING, 2 Credits

Focuses on the essentials of traditional and multi-pitch rock climbing. Emphasizes safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition.

Prerequisite: (TRAL 173 with C or better or PAC 173 with C or better) and TRAL 218 [C]

TRAL 351, OUTDOOR RECREATION MANAGEMENT ON PUBLIC LANDS, 3 Credits

Explores current issues and problems in outdoor recreation management on public lands and approaches to address these. Emphasis on day-to-day, field-based management of recreation resources, rather than broad-scale planning.

Prerequisite: TRAL 251 with C- or better or FES 251 with C- or better

Equivalent to: FES 351

TRAL 352, WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits

Wilderness as land use concept. Wilderness history, preservation, planning and management. Wilderness in the context of other land uses.

Equivalent to: FES 352

Available via Ecampus

TRAL 353, NATURE, ECO, AND ADVENTURE TOURISM, 4 Credits

Examines natural resource-based tourism issues in both domestic and international contexts, with examples from around the world. Explores distinctions between nature-based tourism and other forms of tourism (e.g., traditional mass tourism, adventure tourism, ecotourism), positive and negative impacts of natural resource-based tourism (e.g., social, cultural, economic, environmental), and other related issues such as marketing, accreditation and certification, poverty and pro-poor tourism, and sustainable design.

Equivalent to: FES 353

TRAL 354, COMMUNITIES, NATURAL AREAS, AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM, 3 Credits

Introduces students to macro-level community and regional issues associated with tourism in natural areas. Explores positive and negative community impacts associated with tourism, traditional government-based tourism management and policies; community-based tourism management, and partnerships and stakeholder collaboration. Domestic and international examples are used to illustrate concepts and principles.

Equivalent to: FES 354

TRAL 357, *PARKS AND PROTECTED AREAS MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits

Provides a broad yet comprehensive understanding of the theories, problems, and techniques of managing parks, wild and scenic rivers, wilderness, and other protected areas. Covers the evolution of policies and recent issues in management of these protected areas, in the United States and around the world.

Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues

Equivalent to: FES 357

TRAL 370, DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT OF OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES, 4 Credits

Introduction to pedagogical, administrative, and organizational knowledge, skills, and dispositions for effective design and management of effective short and extended duration outdoor experiences in wilderness-like areas. Covers personnel logistics, site planning, itinerary planning, educational and skills progression, communication with volunteers and program contacts, budgets.

Prerequisite: TRAL 280 with C or better or TOL 375 with C or better

Equivalent to: TOL 370

Recommended: Junior standing

TRAL 374, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EDUCATION, 3 Credits

Rationale for and methods used in the application of outdoor adventure education programs in education, recreation, corporate and human service settings. Historical and contemporary philosophies and practices in outdoor adventure education. Explores the educational, social, and ethical consequences of outdoor adventure education programs. Examines outdoor adventure education in the context of the United States and differing paradigms informing the practice in other cultures internationally. Presents current research in outdoor adventure education.

Prerequisite: TRAL 130 with C or better and TRAL 132 [C] and TRAL 215 [C]

TRAL 375, ^EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION, 4 Credits

Theory, techniques, and practice of experiential education. Students will define learning objectives, design curriculum, develop teaching materials, and effectively teach a variety of audiences. (Writing Intensive Course)

Attributes: CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Course

Equivalent to: TOL 375

TRAL 377, RIVER EXPEDITION, 5 Credits

Develops the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to safely and effectively lead, and participate in, an extended water based expedition of one week or longer. Emphasizes technical skill in whitewater kayaks and/or rafts and/or canoes with an additional focus on swift water rescue skills.

Prerequisite: TRAL 370 with C or better and TRAL 260 [C]

Corequisites: TRAL 379

TRAL 379, MOUNTAIN EXPEDITION, 10 Credits

Develops the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to safely and effectively lead and participate in an extended backcountry mountain expedition. Emphasizes spring mountaineering skills and group leadership in a backcountry context.

Prerequisite: TRAL 370 with C or better

Corequisites: TRAL 377

TRAL 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits

Topics of current importance in tourism, recreation, and/or adventure leadership education. Topics will change from term to term. May be repeated with different topics for credit.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

TRAL 401, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: TOL 401

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

TRAL 402, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

TRAL 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: TOL 406

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

TRAL 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

Full-time supervised professional experience emphasizing functional proficiency under joint sponsorship of university and agency personnel.

Equivalent to: TOL 410

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Recommended: FES 251 and FES 351 and FES 356 and FOR 391 and FOR 407

TRAL 432, ECONOMICS OF RECREATION AND TOURISM, 3 Credits

Applications of economic theory, concepts, and methods to outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism resources, projects and plans. Key topics include analyses of economic impacts, benefits and costs, demand and supply, and non-market valuation (e.g., revealed, stated, and benefit transfer methods).

Recommended: (AEC 250 or ECON 201) and ST 202

TRAL 456, PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE RECREATION, 4 Credits

Concepts related to the creation and design of outdoor recreation plans. Techniques for collecting data pertaining to visitor experiences and preferences. Recreation planning at several levels, both for public and private lands, with emphasis on larger scale site planning where recreation is integrated with other resource uses. Lec/lab.

Prerequisite: TRAL 251 with C- or better or FES 251 with C- or better

Equivalent to: FES 456

TRAL 457, PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM, 4 Credits

Examines relationships among tourists, tourism developments, and the planning of tourist attractions and services. Focuses on planning tourist resources and programs within a geographic region, as well as at both the destination and site levels. Planning tools and design concepts are reviewed, analyzed, and applied. Lec/lab.

Prerequisite: TRAL 251 with C or better or FES 251 with C or better

Equivalent to: FES 457

TRAL 476, RISK MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM, RECREATION, AND ADVENTURE LEADERSHIP, 3 Credits

Risk management in tourism and outdoor leadership from an operational perspective. Focuses on risk in tourism and outdoor education programs as a contributing factor for learning, growth, and satisfaction of client motivations. Covers the nature of accidents in outdoor settings, addresses the practitioner's perspective of risk in the field, and describes theories and methods of implementing risk management. Covers the ethics of utilizing risk and potentially dangerous activities as a basis for enhancing client education and experience.

Equivalent to: TOL 476

TRAL 479, *NATURE AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE, 3 Credits

Examines the human experience with (and within) nature from biological, psychological, spiritual, and international/cultural perspectives. Identifies opportunities for fostering the human-nature connection to achieve organizational goals and individual and societal health. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues

Equivalent to: TOL 479

Recommended: TOL 375 or other equivalent WIC course.

TRAL 493, ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATION, 4 Credits

Interpretation of natural and cultural features in parks, museums, and similar settings. Emphasis on learning and applying effective communication techniques in the development of brochures, exhibits, talks, museums, and visitor centers.

Equivalent to: FES 493

Available via Ecampus

TRAL 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Topics of current importance in forest resources issues, education, policies, economics, management, business, social values, silviculture, and biometrics. Topics will change from term to term. May be repeated with different topics for credit. Section 8: Social aspects of natural resource management (3 credits) graded.

Equivalent to: TOL 499

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

TRAL 530, OUTDOOR RECREATION MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT, 3 Credits

Explores social and ecological impacts of recreation in protected areas, presents monitoring approaches to assess impacts, and evaluates alternative mitigation measures. Covers recreation ecology, visitor use management approaches, visitor experiences, and management of resources for recreation and other uses. Evaluates strategies to manage specific issues and applies course material to specific case studies.

Available via Ecampus

TRAL 593, ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATION, 4 Credits

Interpretation of natural and cultural features in parks, museums, and similar settings. Emphasis on learning and applying effective communication techniques in the development of brochures, exhibits, talks, museums, and visitor centers.

Equivalent to: FES 593

Available via Ecampus