NRES 499

Spring 2011 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 18-May 4

Special Topics

Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Experimental course on a special topic in natural resources and environmental sciences.

Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in the same or separate terms to a maximum of 12 hours as topics vary.

Field trip fee may be assessed for some sections.

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NRES 499 class schedule data for spring 2011
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
53752	Lecture Online	B B	4:00PM -5:50PM 7:00PM -8:30PM	R W	Foreign Languages Building n.a.	Wander, M Jarrell, W Wander, M Jarrell, W	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Scholarship of Sustainability Section Info: Open to all students (grads and undergrads). Students attend lectures Thursdays 4:10-5:50 pm in 213 Gregory Hall. Discussions meet on-line Wednesday 7:00-8:00 pm. The first lecture is February 3rd. Wednesday discussions require that each student have high speed internet access (not on wireless), and either a headset with microphone or an external microphone and speakers so they may participate in the class discussions.
53420	Discussion/ Recitation	DAP	ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending	Suski, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Discussions-Animal Physiology
52953	Online	HRA	6:30PM -9:00PM	T	n.a.	Endress, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Section Fee: ACES Field Trip $1500.00 Flat Fee. Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Habitat Restoration in Alabama Section Info: This course will focus on ecological restoration within Alabama's coastal habitats of which several are endangered. The course will meet on-line every Tuesday evening (except March 22, 2011) and culminate in a 5-7 day field study trip to coastal Alabama in May 2011 shortly after the semester's end. A $1500 fee will be charged for lodging, surface transportation, etc. Contact Dr. Endress for additional information: 217-244-1679 or aendress@illinois.edu. Instructor approval is required to enroll in this course. Students will need a working external microphone and speakers, or a headset with microphone and high speed internet. Wireless internet is not recommended.
54944	Lecture	JT3	6:00PM -8:30PM	W	Foreign Languages Building	Treat, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Ecological Criticism Section Info: TOPIC: ECOLOGICAL CRITICISM. This section for undergraduate students for 3 credit hours. This is an interdisciplinary seminar in the environmental humanities, focusing especially on the fields of philosophy of ecology, environmental justice, literary ecocriticism, and environmental history. Assigned readings are drawn from representative texts and cover key theories and methods in these fields. Class discussions are supplemented by audiovisual materials, guest speakers, campus events, and web-based assignments. Students have the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of ecological criticism; to conduct research on a relevant topic or issue; and to develop their skills for use in educational, professional, and personal settings. Link to syllabus: http://ec11s.wordpress.com/
54946	Lecture	JT4	6:00PM -8:30PM	W	Foreign Languages Building	Treat, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Ecological Criticism Section Info: TOPIC: ECOLOGICAL CRITICISM. This section for graduate students for 4 credit hours. This is an interdisciplinary seminar in the environmental humanities, focusing especially on the fields of philosophy of ecology, environmental justice, literary ecocriticism, and environmental history. Assigned readings are drawn from representative texts and cover key theories and methods in these fields. Class discussions are supplemented by audiovisual materials, guest speakers, campus events, and web-based assignments. Students have the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of ecological criticism; to conduct research on a relevant topic or issue; and to develop their skills for use in educational, professional, and personal settings Link to syllabus: http://ec11s.wordpress.com/ Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
55526	Conference	UWE	11:00AM -11:50AM	F	Turner Hall	Miller, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Urban Wildlife Ecology Section Info: In this 1-credit seminar, we will examine a variety of papers on urban wildlife, their habitats, and their relationships with people. Prerequisites: one course in ecology.