Intro to Natural Resources

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Note: Students will be expected to conduct laboratory activities in an outdoor environment throughout the course. <br> <br> This course is an introduction to the integrated management of forests, soil, watersheds, fish, and wildlife in the context of protection and restoration of watersheds and ecosystems. An emphasis will be placed on natural resources careers, policy and law, tools, techniques and practices, and management philosophies of public and private lands. Basic biological and ecological processes will be introduced along with discussion of the scientific method and preparing reports. This course may be offered in a distance education format.