• RMAL 5990: Topics: Ranching in the West

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course addresses contemporary issues facing ranching in the west; livestock management and markets, water, rangeland management, public/private land issues and emerging technologies in the agriculture sector. Students will have the opportunity to network with practitioners and industry experts to learn about leadership qualities. Dual Listed: RMAL 4990
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• RNEW 1000: Wyo Wildlands:Science & Stewar

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces students to the breadth of Wyoming natural resources and ecosystems. In this class we investigate the science and management of the Wyoming landscape. Students are introduced to the rangelands, wildlife, forests, watersheds, and disturbed lands of Wyoming with an emphasis on understanding the ecology and natural history of the region. Throughout the course, students are exposed to how the extensive ecosystems of the West are managed by public and private groups and how human decisions change the landscape.
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• RNEW 2100: Forest Management

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Principles of forest management. Topics include the laws affecting forest management, methods of harvesting wood from forests, fire and insect management, the effects of disturbances on stream flow and nutrient cycling, and the challenges of developing management plans for forests. Prerequisites: LIFE 1000 or 1010.
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• RNEW 2345: Natural Resource Ethics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduction to ethics in context of natural resource extraction, use, conservation, preservation, and distribution. Ethical frameworks include teleological and deontological theories primarily applied to human needs and wants. Concepts and applications of environmental justice are addressed, including private property, sustainability, and obligations to future generations. Cross listed with PHIL & ENR 2340. Prerequisites: none.
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• RNEW 3000: Tropical Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines the characteristics of tropical ecosystems, how they evolved, their value to humans, their present status, and current issues relating to biodiversity, deforestation, extinction, and conservations. Prerequisites: LIFE 1000 or 1010.
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• RNEW 4130: Rem Sens Ag Mgmt

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Addresses specific applications of remote sensing to cropland and rangeland management. Covers an overview of remote sensing, specific applications of remote sensing for crops and specific applications of remote sensing to range management. Course foundation is agriculture-specific sensing of green plants. Dual listed with RNEW 5130; cross listed with BOT 4130/5130 and AECL 4130. Prerequisites: QA course and 9 credit hours in student's major field and junior/senior stading.
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• RNEW 4340: Issues: Env Ethics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Encompasses selected topics in environmental and natural resource ethics. Cross listed with PHIL 4340. Prerequisites: PHIL 2330, 2340, 3300, 3350.
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• RNEW 4400: Invasive Plant Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Ecological impacts of invasive, non-indigenous plant species, the ecological, genetic and evolutionary hypotheses for invasiveness, as well as management strategies for invasive plant species. Dual listed with RNEW 5400. Prerequisite: LIFE 3400.
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• RNEW 4510: Research Planning

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An interdisciplinary course examining the process and nature of scientific inquiry in renewable resources. Topics include: types of inquiry, forming and testing hypotheses, literature review, methodology, data summary and scientific writing. Each student prepares a study plan, grant or research proposal, journal article, or initial thesis draft. Writing is emphasized. Dual listed with RNEW 5510. Prerequisites: basic training in renewable resources, ecology or related discipline.
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• RNEW 4730: Plant Phys Ecology

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Acquaints advanced students with environmental factors which affect the establishment and growth of plants. Emphasizes adaptive mechanisms. Dual listed with RNEW 5730; cross listed with BOT 4730. Prerequisites: one course in physiology and one course in ecology.
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