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 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 2025
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	54946	Lecture-Discussion	SE	1:00PM -2:20PM	TR	W13 Turner Hall	Ugarte Diaz, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/25-05/07/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Soil Ecology Section Info: This upper-level course will review the underlying concepts, theory, and applications of modern soil ecology. We will study the groups of organisms that form the soil food web, the factors that influence their spatial and temporal distribution, and their role in soil function and delivery of ecosystem services. The understanding of soil food web dynamics and complexity is critical for ecological applications including contributions to soil conservation and restoration of agricultural and natural lands. PREREQUISITES: NRES 201 or equivalent and NRES 219 or equivalent. Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Senior or Graduate class standing.
	53418	Laboratory-Discussion	SLF	9:00AM -1:00PM	S	W13 Turner Hall	Jog, S	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/17/25-05/07/25 Section Fee: ACES Field Trip $33.00 Flat Fee. Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Spring Local Flora Section Info: This course first meets March 29, 2025 and will introduce students to botanical terminology, morphology, taxonomy, and field identification of common vascular plants of Illinois. Use of taxonomic keys and field characteristics will be emphasized for the identification of winter twigs and early spring ephemeral plants. There will be some lectures and labs for introduction to botanical terminology and morphology, followed by field trips during each class period. Field trips to a variety of habitats will enable students to observe and identify plants in various ecosystems and communities. This section will have a field trip fee of $33. 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 with Graduate class standing.