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 | Division | Skills | Credits |
| ESS 399 ST RFS | Watershed Restoration | Merovich, G | 4.00 | ||
| ESS 330 RFS | Geographic Information Systems | Johnson, D | 4.00 | ||
| ESS 399 RFS02 | Invasive Species Management | Muth, N | 4.00 | ||
| AR 199 RFS | Nature Photography | Nale, M | WK Creative Expression | 3.00 | |
| ESS 297 RFS | Fire Ecology and Management | Bomgardner, C | 2.00 | ||
| Total Credits | 17.00 |
Forest Conservation (Fall Odd Years)
Next Offered Fall 2025, 2027
| Course # | Title | Faculty | Division | Skills | Credits |
| ESS 325 RFS | Conservation Biology | Ramakrishnan, U | 3.00 | ||
| AR 211 RFS | The Art of Bookmaking | Benson, B | WK Creative Expression | 3.00 |
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| ESS 199 RFS | Environmental Stewardship | Quallen, E | SW Ethical Responsibility | 4.00 | |
| ESS 340 RFS | Forestry | Yohn, C & Bomgardner, C. | 3.00 | ||
| ESS 297 RFS | Fire Ecology and Management | Bomgardner, C. | 2.00 | ||
| Total Credits | 15.00 |
Wildlife Theme (Spring Even Years)
Next Offered Spring 2026, 2028
| Course # | Title | Faculty | Division | Skills | Credits |
| BI 325 RFS | Winter Dendrology | Muth, N |
4.00 |
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| ESS 224 RFS | Wildlife Management | Ramakrishnan, U | 3.00 | ||
| ESS 225 RFS | Wildlife Management Techniques | Russel, T | 2.00 | ||
| ESS-330-RFS | Geographic Information systems | Johnson, D | 4.00 | ||
| AR-199-RFS | Nature Photography | Nale, M | WK Creative Expression | 3.00 | |
| Total Credits | 16.00 |