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.

Field trip fee may be assessed for some sections.

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NRES 499 class schedule data for spring 2017
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
54944	Lecture-Discussion	EIS	9:30AM -10:45AM	TR	108 Bevier Hall	Larson, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/17/17-05/03/17 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Ecology of Invasive Species Section Info: Focused on the ecology and management of biological invasions, with an emphasis on understanding the introduction, establishment, spread and impact stages of the invasion process. Students will identify the causes and impacts of biological invasions, as well as management strategies for preventing new invasions and mitigating impacts of established invaders in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems. No special equipment will be required, and any optional, weekend field trips will occur on campus. This course is designed for sophomores and juniors.
52459	Laboratory-Discussion 03/18/17-03/22/17 Lecture-Discussion 02/13/17-03/13/17	WBE WBE	7:00AM -6:00PM 2:00PM -3:50PM	MTWSU M	Location Pending S509 Turner Hall	Hagy, H Hagy, H	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 02/13/17-03/22/17 Section Fee: ACES Field Trip $120.00 Flat Fee. Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Wetland Bird Ecology & Mangmnt Section Info: This field course will expose students to wetland complexes of international importance and a myriad of wetland and wildlife management practices. Students will have the opportunity to observe or participate in activities such as wildlife marking, waterbird identification, focal and scan sampling, radio telemetry, wetland sampling, and other research techniques. Five lectures will be required during the semester (2:00-3:50 pm February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13) and will be followed by a 5-day field trip to the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers (during the week of SPRING BREAK, Saturday, March 18-Wednesday, March 22). Students will tour wetlands and several field stations while in the vicinity of Havana, Illinois and the Forbes Biological Station. Students will accompany scientists from the Illinois Natural History survey where they will observe and participate in active wetland and waterbird research projects. Upon completion of this course, students will have gained a greater understanding of wetland and waterbird ecology and management and of the conservation, research, and monitoring activities of various government and non-government organizations in North America. Students will also be introduced to wetland conservation policy and tour wetlands of international importance (e.g., RAMSAR) along with those restored and managed through NAWCA and USDA Farm Bill programs. A field trip fee to cover transportation and lodging will be charged for this course, and students will be expected to pay for their meals on the trip. If all seats are full, complete the form at http://go.illinois.edu/NRESwaitinglist to be added to the waiting list. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Natural Res & Env Sci department. Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
66103	Online	XM3	6:30PM -9:00PM	T	n.a.	Walling, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/17/17-05/03/17 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Illinois Environmental Law&Pol Section Info: In this course, students will study environmental policy in real time, providing feedback and research on statutes, policies, and other regulatory proceedings that happen during the course. While we will study some theory of environmental policy, this course will also cover more “real life” practical policy scenarios. During the course, students will study bills and issues that are currently under consideration in the governmental body of their choice, but with a heavy focus on learning the dynamics of the Illinois state legislature. Students will not only analyze what elements are needed to pass policy sufficiently protective of the environment, but will also learn skills such as organizing, negotiation, and power analysis to understand the possibility of enacting the best environmental policies into law. Online scheduled class sessions require each student to 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. Wireless internet is not recommended. Enrollment in this course is restricted to certain online programs. Any campus student wishing to enroll should send a request email to nres-ssc@illinois.edu, including the student's UIN and detailing the specific academic requirement that the student needs the course to fulfill. 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, NDEG:Grad Nondegree-CE-UIUC, or NDEG:Undergrad Nondeg-CE-UIUC.