Julie LaBar

Assistant Professor

Plant & Soil Sciences

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Internships in Environmental Science
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Supervised internships with business, industry, or governmental agencies in environmental policy, natural resources, and water resources.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
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    Master's Thesis
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Research leading to master's thesis or report.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of advisory committee and departmental steering committee.
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    Advanced Environmental Sampling and Analysis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Advanced sampling and analysis methods for environmental assessment. Development of Sampling and Analysis Plan and Quality Assurance Project Plan. Emphasis on data synthesis and understanding relationships between environmental media.Prerequisite(s): ENVR 3113.
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    Advanced Environmental Sampling and Analysis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Advanced sampling and analysis methods for environmental assessment. Development of Sampling and Analysis Plan and Quality Assurance Project Plan. Emphasis on data synthesis and understanding relationships between environmental media.Prerequisite(s): ENVR 3113.
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    Environmental Science Problems
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Individual or small group study of selected problems in environmental science. Course may be used twice for up to six credit hours to meet degree requirements.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Upper-division standing, GPA of 2.50 or better, and consent of instructor.
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    Nature-based Solutions
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Explore the definition of nature-based solutions (NbS) within environmental science and examples of current practices around the world. Examine NbS as a way to confront global environmental challenges. Utilize available guidance to suggest nature-based solutions to specific problems on a local scale. May not be used for degree credit with SOIL 5513.Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing
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    Nature-based Solutions
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Explore the definition of nature-based solutions (NbS) within environmental science and examples of current practices around the world. Examine NbS as a way to confront global environmental challenges. Utilize available guidance to suggest nature-based solutions to specific problems on a local scale. May not be used for degree credit with ENVR 4513.Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing
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    Senior Honors Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    A guided reading and research program ending with an honors thesis under the direction of a faculty member, with second faculty reader, oral examination, and public presentation of thesis findings. Required for graduation with college honors in agriculture.Prerequisite(s): AG 4013, Honors Program participation, senior standing, instructor approval.
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    Career Development in Environmental Sciences
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Develop career readiness skills in the environmental science field through resume building. Identify necessary skills to meet job requirements. Learn about career development resources and networking with environmental professionals. Understand the steps of the job/graduate school search, application and interview process.
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    Environmental Sampling and Analysis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Sampling and analysis for environmental characterization. Introduction of methods to analyze air, soil, water, vegetation, and biological samples. Applying state and federal criteria to evaluate environment.Prerequisite(s): ENVR 1113 and CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1314 and BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1111 and BIOL 1113) and STAT 2013; SOIL 2124 (or concurrently)
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Environmental Sampling and Analysis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Sampling and analysis for environmental characterization. Introduction of methods to analyze air, soil, water, vegetation, and biological samples. Applying state and federal criteria to evaluate environment.Prerequisite(s): ENVR 1113 and CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1314 and BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1111 and BIOL 1113) and STAT 2013; SOIL 2124 (or concurrently)
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Environmental Science Problems
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Individual or small group study of selected problems in environmental science. Course may be used twice for up to six credit hours to meet degree requirements.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Upper-division standing, GPA of 2.50 or better, and consent of instructor.
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    Introduction to National Environmental Policy Act
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Outline of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation of potential environmental impacts for decision makers. Development of environmental assessment, environmental impact statements, and categorical exclusion documents that result from the NEPA processes.
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    Sampling and Analysis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Topics and issues in the broad field of environmental science. Group discussions and projects not covered by existing courses such as ecological risk assessment, water chemistry and environmental law.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Internships in Environmental Science
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Supervised internships with business, industry, or governmental agencies in environmental policy, natural resources, and water resources.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Environmental Sampling and Analysis
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Advanced sampling and analysis methods for environmental assessment. Development of Sampling and Analysis Plan and Quality Assurance Project Plan. Emphasis on data synthesis and understanding relationships between environmental media.Prerequisite(s): ENVR 3113.
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    Environmental Soil Chemistry
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Chemical of soil systems with an emphasis on environmental health and quality. Topics include organic matter dynamics, the role of plant and microbial inputs, ion exchange processes, sorption phenomena, properties of clay minerals, and soil acidity. Same course as ENVR 4893. Previously offered as SOIL 3893 and AGRN 3893.Prerequisite(s): SOIL 2124 and CHEM 1225 or CHEM 1515.
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    Environmental Soil Chemistry
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Chemistry of soil systems with an emphasis on environmental health and quality. Topics include organic matter dynamics, the role of plant and microbial inputs, ion exchange processes, sorption phenomena, properties of clay minerals, and soil acidity. Same course as SOIL 4893.Prerequisite(s): SOIL 2124 and CHEM 1225 or CHEM 1515.
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    Environmental Soil Chemistry
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Internships in Environmental Science
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Supervised internships with business, industry, or governmental agencies in environmental policy, natural resources, and water resources.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Career Development in Environmental Sciences
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Develop career readiness skills in the environmental science field through resume building. Identify necessary skills to meet job requirements. Learn about career development resources and networking with environmental professionals. Understand the steps of the job/graduate school search, application and interview process.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Environmental Sampling and Analysis
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Sampling and analysis for environmental characterization. Introduction of methods to analyze air, soil, water, vegetation, and biological samples. Applying state and federal criteria to evaluate environment.Prerequisite(s): ENVR 1113 and CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1314 and BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1111 and BIOL 1113) and STAT 2013; SOIL 2124 (or concurrently)
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Environmental Sampling and Analysis
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Sampling and analysis for environmental characterization. Introduction of methods to analyze air, soil, water, vegetation, and biological samples. Applying state and federal criteria to evaluate environment.Prerequisite(s): ENVR 1113 and CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1314 and BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1111 and BIOL 1113) and STAT 2013; SOIL 2124 (or concurrently)
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to National Environmental Policy Act
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Outline of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation of potential environmental impacts for decision makers. Development of environmental assessment, environmental impact statements, and categorical exclusion documents that result from the NEPA processes.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Internships in Environmental Science
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Supervised internships with business, industry, or governmental agencies in environmental policy, natural resources, and water resources.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.