Environmental/Natural Resource (EVNR)

This course is an introduction to renewable natural resources and basic concepts of their management. emphasis is placed on researching and interpreting scientific information in soils, water, range, forests, wildlife, and fisheries. Students will also be introduced to various academic and career opportunities available in the field.

This course is a study of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils with an emphasis on applications to natural resource planning, conservation, and management. Laboratory will focus on techniques for analyzing soils, soil maps, and landscape characteristics. Laboratory Fee.

A study of the interrelationship of organisms with their physical and biological environment. Topics include an exploration of adaptations, population structure and dynamics, organization and classification of communities, and nutrient and energy flows in ecosystems.

A study of the interrelationship of organisms with their physical and biological environment. Topics include an exploration of adaptations, population structure and dynamics, organization and classification of communities, and nutrient and energy flow in ecosystems. Laboratory will focus on techniques for measuring and analyzing ecological variables. Laboratory Fee.

The course is a comprehensive introduction to the biology of plants. The structure, physiology, and growth of plants will be examined with special emphasis placed on adaptations, in an evolutionary context and in terms of real-time solutions to local conditions. Students will read and review original research papers on specific topics related to plant ecology in temperate forests.

Laboratory Component of EVNR 3200. Lab examines local flora and fauna of Georgia. Students will be able to identify major plants and taxonomic groups in the state of Georgia.

This course is a study of state and federal statutes and regulations that govern the use and protection of natural resources. Includes a study of how policy is developed, implemented, and evaluated in the public and private sectors.

An exploration of the process and practice of scientific research that leads to publication and professional scientific presentation. A focus will be on how scientists critique scientific literature, prepare research for peer review both in scholarly journals and academic conferences and communicate research to a non scientific crowd.

This course will introduce students to the philosophy, principles, and practices underlying outdoor recreation management by examining agency land management and program and administration. Outdoor recreation behavior issues and human environment interactions will also be discussed.

This course explores the concepts of spatially referenced data presented with geographic information systems (GIS), and examines the creation, usage, and interpretation of GIS data. Topics include map projections, coordinate systems, and geographic databases. Students will gain hands-on experience through assignments and projects employing the use of GIS software.

This course focuses on the natural history, biology, and conservation of wildlife managed by natural resource agencies. Topics include distribution and abundance, habitat requirements, life-history characteristics, and best practice management techniques to help maintain healthy wildlife populations.

This course will examine the physical, chemical, and biological processes occurring in lakes, streams, and wetlands. The ecology of aquatic ecosystems and the communities they support will be emphasized. Laboratory will include identification of and sampling techniques for native aquatic plant and animals. Laboratory Fee.

This course introduces applied Quantitative Methods frequently used in environmental and natural resources research. Topics include experimental design, data and statistical analysis, and common measurement techniques for land, water, vegetation, and animal habitats.

Examination of groundwater and hydrologic cycles. Topic will include forest hydrology, watershed management, wetlands and wetland delineation, groundwater flow and impacts. Emphasis will be places on southeastern hydrology. Laboratory will focus on hands-on and sampling techniques in hydrology. Laboratory Fee.

A case-study based course in which students will explore, study, and discuss modern conservation biology. Topics include investigation of biodiversity through time and space, threats to biodiversity, and how biodiversity can be managed using cross-disciplinary approaches.

This course is an overview of the ecological interactions crucial to understanding forest ecosystems, with an emphasis on the forests of Georgia and the Southeast. Students will be introduced to topics in silviculture, dendrology, fire ecology, plant/animal interactions, and conservation issues.

This course is an overview of the ecological interactions crucial to understanding forest ecosystems, with an emphasis on the forests of Georgia and the Southeast. Students will be introduced to topics in silviculture, dendrology, fire ecology, plant/animal interactions, and conservation issues. Laboratory will focus on field study techniques and data collection and analysis. Laboratory Fee.

This is the laboratory component to accompany EVNR 4200 Forest Ecology. Laboratory will focus on field study techniques and data collection and analysis. Laboratory Fee.

The scientific study of birds with an emphasis on natural history, systematics, taxonomy, and methods for studying in the field. Laboratory Fee.

The scientific study of fishes with an emphasis on natural history, systematics, taxonomy, and methods for studying in the field. Laboratory Fee.

The scientific study of amphibians and reptiles with an emphasis on natural history, systematics, taxonomy, and methods for studying in the field. Laboratory Fee.

This course is a study of the human and societal impacts on environmental and natural resources. Students will investigate complex issues of environmental sustainability focused on the needs of future generations and preservation of the natural world.

This course examines the structure and function of major vertebrate body systems through the lens of evolutionary biology. Using a comparative approach, it explores the connections between anatomy, physiology, and environment across vertebrate taxa. Corequisite: EVNR 4360L.

This is the laboratory course to accompany EVNR 4360. It is a dissection-based exploration of vertebrate body systems that uses a comparative approach to examine histology, morphology, and development of key evolutionary adaptations across vertebrate taxa. Laboratory fee. Corequisite: EVNR 4360.

This course examines the principles and theory of fisheries management with major emphasis on fishery assessment, population dynamics, and common management practices.

This course will explore current and future issues and challenges related to the environment, natural resource management, and sustainability. Topics will be developed based on individual faculty expertise.

This course provides students an opportunity to integrate knowledge gained in the classroom with real-world problems. Students initiate and design a capstone project or complete and internship in ENVR in consultation with faculty and working professionals.