• RNEW 4775: Forest Ecology

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Integrative study of the structure, function and ecological diversity of forested ecosystems, and the physical factors that influence this diversity, including emergent properties of energy flow and nutrient cycling. Special emphasis is given to understanding forest disturbances and succession, and implications of impacts of management and sustainability are discussed throughout. Cross listed with BOT 4775. Prerequisites: LIFE 3400.
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• RNEW 4800: Undergraduate Research

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Undergraduate student research can be an important component in the intellectual and professional development of future scientists and land managers. Undergraduate students working with a faculty member in a research capacity can register for up to 3 credit hours per semester. The student and faculty member will identify an academic outcome that is associated with their research effort, such as a research paper, oral presentation, or poster session at an appropriate venue. Prerequisite: Instructors permisssion.
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• RNEW 4990: Topics In:

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Special topics pertaining to renewable natural resource management. Intended to accommodate instruction in various specialized subjects not offered on a regular basis. Students may enroll in more than one section of this course provided topics are different. Dual listed with RNEW 5990. Prerequisites: consent of the instructor to pursue study of the topic.
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• RNEW 5130: Rem Sens Ag Mgmt

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Address principles and applications of remote sensing to crop and rangeland management. Provides an overview of remote sensing concepts and applications pertaining to crops, shrubs and range vegetation. In laboratory, students will learn to process remotely sensed data for mapping and monitoring crop and rangelands. Dual listed with RNEW 4130; cross listed with BOT 5130. Prerequisites: QA or Q course and 9 credit hours in student's major field and junior/senior stading.
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• RNEW 5200: Spatial Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Covers topics related to analysis of spatial and temporal processes at watershed and ecosystem scales using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Topics include land classification and suitability analysis interpolation techniques, terrain analysis, model integration, and visualization. Sources of potential error and ramifications are examined. Prerequisite: GEOG 4210, GEOG 4140 or equivalent.
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• RNEW 5400: 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 RNEW 4400. Cross listed PLNT 4400 and PLNT 5400. Prerequisite LIFE 3400 or PLNT 3030.
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• RNEW 5500: Isotope Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Application of stable isotope measurements to organismal and systems ecology. Lectures address the theory underlying the use of stable isotopes at natural abundance levels as tracers and integrators of important physiological and ecological processes. Laboratory exercises provide hands on experience with stable isotope ratio measurements. Prerequisite: graduate classification in a natural science or agriculture discipline.
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• RNEW 5510: 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 4510. Prerequisite: basic training in renewable resources, ecology or related discipline.
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• RNEW 5540: Shrubland Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Ecology of shrub-dominated lands and shrub species in grasslands. Location, importance and environmental constraints of shrub distributions. Topics include herbivory, woody plant invasions, competitive interactions, monitoring and population dynamics. Emphasizes familiarity with scientific literature. Prerequisite: RNEW 3000, BOT 4700.
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• RNEW 5545: Shrub Ecology Trip

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Field study in North American shrublands of western US ecosystems. Participants learn from researchers, managers, field activities, required readings and written assignments. Participants will be camping and a fee is required. Prerequisite: RNEW 5540.
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