NRES 285

Spring 2021 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Mar 22-May 5

Field Experience

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Credit: 1 OR 2 hours.

Field based course that exposes students to procedures and methods used in various resource settings in a hands-on manner. Includes weekly field trips to visit representative natural resource and environmental science settings with supporting laboratory exercises. Content of offerings vary by section, but all focus on resource management, environmental quality and assessment, and effects of consumption and use on the environment. Field trips required.

Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. May be repeated in the same or subsequent semesters to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: NRES 201 and NRES 219.

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NRES 285 class schedule data for spring 2021
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
48838	Online	CHT	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Brawn, J Morgan, S Vyas, D	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/22/21-05/05/21 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Wildlife Cons., Habitat, Track Section Info: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, HABITAT MANAGEMENT & TRACKING: We will use a series of videos, in-class discussions, and quizzes to move you through several engaging topics. After this course, you will have the tools to better understand how practitioners develop conservation plans for endangered species. There is no field trip fee for this section. Meeting days and times will be determined in consultation with those who enroll. Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class standing.
69619	Laboratory-Discussion	MSE	8:00AM -12:00PM	S	Turner Hall	Larson, E	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/22/21-05/05/21 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Methods in Stream Ecology Section Info: This field course will cover basic field methods in stream ecology used by managers and researchers to characterize the abiotic and biotic conditions of streams and rivers. We will contrast physical habitat and benthic stream communities (i.e., invertebrate) between forested, agricultural, and urban streams of southern Illinois. Students will collect field data, process laboratory samples, analyze results, and report their findings in an in-class presentation. Stream sites will be within walking distance of campus. Restriction(s): Restricted to Natural Resrcs & Environ Sci major(s). Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
51815	Laboratory-Discussion	SAL	ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending	McSweeney, K	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/22/21-05/05/21 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Soils and Landscapes Section Info: FIELD STUDY OF SOILS AND LANDSCAPES: The course provides an introduction to soil and landscape description and interpretation. Three soil pits at the UIUC-Arboretum (within walking distance of campus) will be used to illustrate the basic principles, tools and techniques for field investigation of soils and soil survey. The instructor and enrolled students will determine the days and times for class meetings (3 hours per week). INCLUDES REQUIRED FIELD TRIPS TO STUDY SITES NEAR CAMPUS. Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Junior or Senior class standing.
55540	Online	SFP	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Matthews, J Ugarte, C Ward, M	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/22/21-05/05/21 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Urban Ecology and Agriculture Section Info: This field course focuses on aspects of sustainable agriculture and biodiversity in urban settings at the local level but with a global perspective. Students will conduct hands-on activities around their homes or a specific site on campus. Students will also practice their skills working in teams while developing a collaborative project, collecting, and reporting data. There is no course fee for this section of NRES 285. Students are required to log in and use Compass2g (compass2g.illinois.edu) in order to complete this course. Restriction(s): Restricted to Natural Resrcs & Environ Sci major(s). Restricted to students with Junior or Senior class standing.
52427	Laboratory-Discussion	SLT	ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending	McSweeney, K	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/22/21-05/05/21 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Soils and Landscapes sec. 2 Section Info: FIELD STUDY OF SOILS AND LANDSCAPES, section 2: The course provides an introduction to soil and landscape description and interpretation. Three soil pits at the UIUC-Arboretum (within walking distance of campus) will be used to illustrate the basic principles, tools and techniques for field investigation of soils and soil survey. The instructor and enrolled students will determine the days and times for class meetings (3 hours per week). INCLUDES REQUIRED FIELD TRIPS TO STUDY SITES NEAR CAMPUS. Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Junior or Senior class standing.