NRES 499

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

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

Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. 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.

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NRES 499 class schedule data for fall 2015
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
65804	Online	ESM	6:30PM -8:30PM	T	n.a.	Wander, M	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/15-12/09/15 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Ecological Soil Management Section Info: This course will cover the theory and practice that underpin ecological soil management to support organic and sustainable farming systems. It will explore why and how the concept of soil health and its stewardship is the foundation of organic and sustainable production. This blended course curricula draws on materials (including system planning tools and strategies; research/practice reviews; and farm case studies, topical articles, videos, and webinars) using farmer and researcher strategies, data, and experiences. The class will draw heavily upon farm case studies and content developed for the eOrganic.community of practice that is part of the National eXtension wesite.
60428	Lecture-Discussion	ICD	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	Turner Hall	Miller, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/15-12/09/15 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Politics Intl Conserv & Devel Section Info: THE POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT: The problem of how to conserve the earth?s rich biological heritage while enhancing the well-being of some of the world?s poorest people stands as a critical global challenge. This course will examine this complex issue using the lens of political science and related cross-cutting fields such as political ecology and common property. It will demonstrate how insights and approaches from these areas of scholarship can help understand and address the twin problems of biodiversity loss and human poverty in the countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Examples will be drawn from these three geographic areas focusing on forest and wildlife conservation and management. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
58919	Online	XM	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Sandiford, G	Part of Term: XM Date Range: 08/24/15-12/09/15 Section Fee: Graduate - Urbana-Champaign OCE Tuition $402.00 per Bill Hour, Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign OCE Tuition $359.00 per Bill Hour, and OCE Fees $50.00 per Bill Hour. Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Human Dimensions Invasive Spec Section Info: This asynchronous course examines the human dimensions of non-native plants and animals in the United States, from 19th-century invasions by insect pests to the current furor about Asian carp in the Midwest. Historical, social, economic, political, and ethical aspects of the invasive species phenomenon are examined through readings and hands-on activities. Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL) restrictions and assessments apply, see http://citl.illinois.edu. Restriction(s): Restricted to MS:Crop Sciences -UIUC, MS:Crop Sciences -UIUC, MS: Agricultural Educ -UIUC, MS:Nat Res Env Sci -UIUC, MS:Nat Res & Envrn Sci -UIUC, or NDEG:Grad Nondegree-CE-UIUC.
65807	Online	XM1	6:30PM -8:30PM	T	n.a.	Wander, M	Date Range: 10/19/15-12/09/15 Section Fee: Graduate - Urbana-Champaign OCE Tuition $402.00 per Bill Hour, Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign OCE Tuition $359.00 per Bill Hour, and OCE Fees $50.00 per Bill Hour. Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Ecological Soil Management Section Info: Online scheduled class sessions require that each student have high speed internet access and either a headset with microphone or an external microphone and speakers so they may participate in the class discussions. Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL) restrictions and assessments apply, see http://citl.illinois.edu. Restriction(s): Restricted to MS:Crop Sciences -UIUC, MS:Crop Sciences -UIUC, MS: Agricultural Educ -UIUC, MS:Nat Res Env Sci -UIUC, MS:Nat Res & Envrn Sci -UIUC, or NDEG:Grad Nondegree-CE-UIUC.