Karen Hickman

Ecological principles and their application to invasive species. Population level characteristics; community and ecosystem level effects of a wide variety of taxa including microbial, fungal, plant invertebrate, and vertebrate examples. Global consequences and governmental policies/programs designed to limit the spread of invasives. Same course as ENVR 4033.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111); (PBIO 1404 and BIOL 1604 recommended).

Ecological principles and their application to invasive species. Discussion of population level characteristics and community and ecosystem level effects of a wide variety of taxa including invasive microbial, fungal, plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate examples. Current global consequences and governmental policies/programs designed to limit the spread of invasives. May not be used for degree credit with NREM 4033 or ENVR 4033.

Ecological principles and their application to invasive species. Population level characteristics, community and ecosystem level effects of a wide variety of taxa including microbial, fungal, plant invertebrate and vertebrate examples. Global consequences and governmental policies/programs designed to limit the spread of invasives. Same course as NREM 4033. May not be used for degree credit with NREM 5033.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111); and PBIO 1404 and BIOL 1604 recommended.

Team-based project to develop and recommend solutions and communicate recommendations to stakeholders as part of a senior capstone project. Research results are presented by oral and written reports directly to stakeholders.Prerequisite(s): ENVR 4811 with a grade of 'C' or better. Must be taken the immediate semester after completion of ENVR 4811.

Study and identification of plants that have ecological and/or agricultural importance in the Great Plains. Grassland ecosystems and plant characteristics including forage value, palatability, and utilization by both domestic livestock and wildlife. Cultural and historical uses of grassland. Course available online only through distance education.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Collaborate in a team setting to develop a comprehensive proposal and strategic timeline addressing a real-world environmental science problem. Apply essential teamwork skills, integrate knowledge from prior coursework, and engage with environmental stakeholders, advisors, and experts. Develop a written proposal aimed at resolving the issue or implementing an innovative solution.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. ENVR 1113 and ENVR 3113 (with a grade of 'C' or better) or ENVR 3113 concurrent.

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.

Ecological principles of livestock grazing and applications to grazing land management for production and conservation.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

Ecological principles and their application to invasive species. Population level characteristics; community and ecosystem level effects of a wide variety of taxa including microbial, fungal, plant invertebrate, and vertebrate examples. Global consequences and governmental policies/programs designed to limit the spread of invasives. Same course as ENVR 4033.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111); (PBIO 1404 and BIOL 1604 recommended).

Ecological principles and their application to invasive species. Discussion of population level characteristics and community and ecosystem level effects of a wide variety of taxa including invasive microbial, fungal, plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate examples. Current global consequences and governmental policies/programs designed to limit the spread of invasives. May not be used for degree credit with NREM 4033 or ENVR 4033.

Ecological principles and their application to invasive species. Population level characteristics, community and ecosystem level effects of a wide variety of taxa including microbial, fungal, plant invertebrate and vertebrate examples. Global consequences and governmental policies/programs designed to limit the spread of invasives. Same course as NREM 4033. May not be used for degree credit with NREM 5033.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111); and PBIO 1404 and BIOL 1604 recommended.

Team-based project to develop and recommend solutions and communicate recommendations to stakeholders as part of a senior capstone project. Research results are presented by oral and written reports directly to stakeholders.Prerequisite(s): ENVR 4811 with a grade of 'C' or better. Must be taken the immediate semester after completion of ENVR 4811.

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.

A guided reading and research program in preparation for an honors thesis research project under the direction of a faculty member. Required for graduation with college honors in agriculture.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation, senior standing, instructor approval.

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.

Special problems in areas of natural resource ecology and management other than those covered in the student's thesis research. Previously offered as FOR 5030.Offered for variable credit, 1-9 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.

Collaborate in a team setting to develop a comprehensive proposal and strategic timeline addressing a real-world environmental science problem. Apply essential teamwork skills, integrate knowledge from prior coursework, and engage with environmental stakeholders, advisors, and experts. Develop a written proposal aimed at resolving the issue or implementing an innovative solution.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. ENVR 1113 and ENVR 3113 (with a grade of 'C' or better) or ENVR 3113 concurrent.

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.

Individual and small group study or research in agricultural sciences and natural resources topics and issues.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

A guided reading and research program in preparation for an honors thesis research project under the direction of a faculty member. Required for graduation with college honors in agriculture.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation, senior standing, instructor approval.

Special problems in areas of natural resource ecology and management other than those covered in the student's thesis research. Previously offered as FOR 5030.Offered for variable credit, 1-9 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.

Chemical characteristics of forage components and the laboratory procedures used to evaluate forages for grazing livestock. Interactions with ruminant physiology and digestion that influence forage feeding value. Students should have a strong background in the basic principles of chemistry, ruminant nutrition, and plant physiology. Course available online only through distance education.Prerequisite(s):Consent of instructor.

Ecological principles and their application to invasive species. Population level characteristics; community and ecosystem level effects of a wide variety of taxa including microbial, fungal, plant invertebrate, and vertebrate examples. Global consequences and governmental policies/programs designed to limit the spread of invasives. Same course as ENVR 4033.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111); (PBIO 1404 and BIOL 1604 recommended).

Ecological principles and their application to invasive species. Discussion of population level characteristics and community and ecosystem level effects of a wide variety of taxa including invasive microbial, fungal, plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate examples. Current global consequences and governmental policies/programs designed to limit the spread of invasives. May not be used for degree credit with NREM 4033 or ENVR 4033.

Ecological principles and their application to invasive species. Population level characteristics, community and ecosystem level effects of a wide variety of taxa including microbial, fungal, plant invertebrate and vertebrate examples. Global consequences and governmental policies/programs designed to limit the spread of invasives. Same course as NREM 4033. May not be used for degree credit with NREM 5033.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111); and PBIO 1404 and BIOL 1604 recommended.