NRM 1101 Freshman Seminar (1-0). Seminar course designed to introduce students to faculty, facilities, and programs in ANRS and to introduce students to study skills essential for a successful career.
NRM 1301 (HORT) Horticulture (2-2). A survey of the general field of horticulture; a study of the principles and practices of propagation; the growth and fruiting habits of horticulture plants and the culture, harvesting, handling and utilization of fruit and nuts. Entrepreneurship skills and landscape design will be emphasized.
NRM 2301 Range Resources (3-0). An introduction to the principles of range management, including a survey of its history, resources, policies, grazing regions, range ecology, grazing systems, range improvements, and evaluation.
NRM 2303 Principles of Conservation Biology (3-0). QEP Introductory course on the fundamental issues in the discipline of conservation biology including conservation genetics, habitat fragmentation, natural resources sustainability, and island biogeography.
NRM 2305 Soils (2-2). The origin, formation, and classification of soils, as well as their physical, chemical, and biological properties. Organic matter, moisture, and soil fertility maintenance are also covered.
NRM 2330 (AGRI 2330) Wildlife Conservation and Management (3-0). An introduction to the wildlife resources of the United States with specific reference to Texas. The history of game management, endangered species, and methods for the maintenance, control, and increase of wildlife resources.
NRM 3202 Wildlife Identification and Natural History (1-2). A course that provides fundamental identification skills and an understanding on the life history and habitat requirements of various game and nongame animals. Prerequisite: NRM 2302
NRM 3301 Fire Ecology (3-0). Study of fire in range ecosystems, including history of fire, climate factors associated with fire, vegetation response, evolution of ecosystems with fire, prescribed burning as a management tool, fire safety and liability concerns.
NRM 3302 Forest Ecology (3-0). Introduction to forest ecosystems. Includes forest types and distribution, inventory and monitoring techniques and management of forest ecosystems.
NRM 3303 Ecology and Conservation of Natural Resources (3-0). An overview of the history, science, use and policy approaches to natural resource management, with an emphasis on rangeland, wildlife, soil and water resources within a social context.
NRM 3304 Natural Resource Policy and Administration (3-0). An advanced course in land use management and policy, administrative organizations, and public relation philosophies of private, state, and federal agencies that manage natural resources on publicly and privately owned lands. This course includes special programs presented by speakers from both state and federal agencies responsible for policy implementation and administration of wildlife and other natural resources. Prerequisite: NRM 2330
NRM 3305 Wildland Plants (2-2). A study of wildland plants and plant communities, including identification, growth and phenology, forage and browse values, restoration value, and habitat.
NRM 3308 Agricultural Statistics (3-0). Major emphasis is placed upon design, analysis and interpretation of agricultural and biological experimental data. Information presented in this course will include statistical concepts and models, simple tests of significance, analysis of variance, mean separation procedures, and linear regression-correlation analysis. Prerequisite: Math 1332, or 1314, or 1342 or permission of instructor.
NRM 3310 Special Topics (3-0). Selected topics in the field of natural resource management. Topic selected according to student interest and need. May be repeated as topics vary.
NRM 4301 Human Dimensions in Natural Resource Management (3-0). Theory and applications for considering human dimensions in an integrated approach to wildlife conservation and management. Course emphases will include human values, the role of constituency groups, natural resource policy development, conflict resolution, group decision-making, research methods, and case studies. Prerequisite: NRM 2330 and NRM 2303
NRM 4302 Advanced Topics in Conservation Biology (3-0). Examines the major areas in conservation-oriented research including patterns of biodiversity, extinction, conservation genetics, conservation of populations, communities and landscapes, and natural resource sustainability.
NRM 4303 Range Ecology (3-0). A study of rangeland communities, including principal forage species characteristics, growth, and phenology; resource planning and management; the effects of range livestock and wildlife on range vegetation; the study of plant succession and climax in relation to grazing and ecological condition. Prerequisite: NRM 2301
NRM 4304 Range Inventory and Analysis (2-2). An overview of methods for measuring and analyzing rangeland plant communities and populations; statistical analysis of sampling; techniques to inventory rangeland resources; determining range health; determining forage production and utilization; determining proper stocking rates. Prerequisite: NRM 2301, NRM 3201, and NRM 3308
NRM 4305 Wildlife Management Techniques (2-2). QEP MAPPED COURSE An overview of habitat inventory and evaluation techniques, census methods, age and sex criteria; banding, data analysis, telemetry analysis, and research methods in wildlife management. Prerequisite: NRM 2302 and NRM 3202
NRM 4307 Range and Wildlife Habitat Management (2-2). Principles and practices of range and wildlife habitat management, including range improvement through mechanical, chemical, prescribed burning and biological manipulation of vegetation, grazing systems, revegetation and other habitat management practices. Prerequisite: NRM 2301
NRM 4308 Big Game Management (2-2). Application of the principles of wildlife management to big game species with a focus on the biology and behavior of big game species and how this influences habitat management, production, population characteristics, and management strategies for each species. Prerequisite: NRM 2301 and NRM 2302
NRM 4309 Wildlife Population Dynamics (3-0). Subject material dealing with the mechanics of growth and structure of populations, departures from stability and natural and artificial regulation of population levels, and techniques used to survey and monitor wildlife populations. Prerequisite: NRM 2302 and junior or senior status or approval of instructor.
NRM 4311 Problems in Natural Resource Management (3-0). Individualized instruction in all facets of natural resource management. This course is developed to meet specific needs of individual students. May be repeated with approval of NRM chair. Offered all semesters. Prerequisite: Approval of NRM chair.
NRM 4314 Range Watershed and Hydrology (3-0). Discussion of basic hydrologic processes, watershed drainage on rangeland watersheds; networks and stream-flow characteristics; influences of range vegetation on watershed, and management of rangelands to optimize watershed benefits.
NRM 4409 Mammalogy (3-2). The systematics, phylogeny, natural history and economic relations of mammals of the world with particular emphasis on mammals native to the Trans-Pecos region of Texas. Museum technique and field work will be stressed. Prerequisite: General Zoology or equivalent
NRM 4410 Ornithology (3-2). The systematics, phylogeny, natural history and field studies of birds with emphasis on those found in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas. Prerequisite: General Zoology or equivalent
NRM 5101 Graduate Seminar (1-0). A course designed to give graduate students the opportunity to present oral papers and receive evaluation of the presentation, or to review job search techniques and employment opportunities for new graduates. Should be repeated for credit (proposal and defense semesters).
NRM 5302 Seminar in Range and Wildlife Management (3-0). This course is designed to be flexible to meet the needs of graduate students studying various disciplines in Range and Wildlife Management. May be repeated under different subject matter titles. Recent courses include GIS applications; Applied Wildlife Research; Wildlife Research, Grants, and Publications; Principles of Ecology; Wildlife Conservation for Teachers; Advanced Techniques in Vegetation Analysis; Range Research Techniques. May be repeated under different subject matter titles.
NRM 5303 Special Topics (3-0). Advanced studies in current agricultural and natural resource sciences research. Topics assigned according to student interest and need. Registration approval by the NRM chair. May be repeated under different subject matter titles.
NRM 5304 Research (0-6). Advanced studies in natural resource management. Problems assigned according to the experience, interest, and needs of the individual student. Registration approval by the NRM chair.
NRM 5305 Range and Wildlife Research Methods (3-0). An overview of the design and analysis of research projects pertaining to the ecology and management of wildlife species and rangeland ecosystems. Specific problems pertaining to the Trans-Pecos region will be stressed, but regional and national issues will be discussed. Methods discussed in the classroom will be applied in field situations.
NRM 5306 GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing for Resource Managers (2-2). An advanced course on the rapidly growing geographic technology used by natural resource managers and scientists including: geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), and remote sensing methods. Prerequisite: Geology 3401
NRM 5311 Scientific Writing (3-0). An advanced study of proposal and thesis format in Animal Science or Range and Wildlife Management. Covers publication styles common in each student’s chosen field. Scientific publications are emphasized.
NRM 5316 Project Research (1to9-0). Research for thesis project. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Master of Science students that have been admitted to candidacy. May be repeated.
NRM 5320 Environmental Law and Policy (3-0). This course will provide a conceptual framework of the legal system with regards to natural resources. This course examines the existing policies and laws regulating wildlife, water, and land use; and reviews the roles and philosophies of various regulating and policy-making agencies including federal, state, and private organizations. THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS PURSUING AN M.S. IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THEIR GRADUATE COMMITTEE.
NRM 5321 Wildlife and Society (3-0). This is an advanced course on the theory and applications for considering human dimensions in wildlife conservation. Course emphasis will include human values, the role of constituency groups, natural resource policy development, conflict resolution, group decision-making, and community-based conservation. THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS PURSUING AN M.S. IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THEIR GRADUATE COMMITTEE.
NRM 5322 Sustainability (3-0). This course examines the theories, principles, and practices of sustainability. Topic covered will include water, resources, food production, urban development, and economics. THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS PURSUING AN M.S. IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THEIR GRADUATE COMMITTEE.
NRM 5323 Social Media and Outreach (3-0). This course examines the various forms of social media and their use in education and outreach. This course reviews the latest trends in social media, use including audience demographics and best practices specific to the field of natural resource conservation. THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS PURSUING AN M.S. IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THEIR GRADUATE COMMITTEE.
NRM 5324 Conservation Biology (3-0). This is an advanced course exploring conservation-oriented research, including threats to biodiversity, biogeography, extinction, conservation genetics, landscape connectivity, endangered species conservation, ecological restoration, and conservation education. THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS PURSUING AN M.S. IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THEIR GRADUATE COMMITTEE.
NRM 5325 Natural Resource Conservation (3-0). This course is a study of rangeland communities, including principle forage species characteristics, growth and phenology; resource planning and management; the effects of range livestock and wildlife on range vegetation; the study of plant succession and climax in relation to grazing and ecological conditions. THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS PURSUING AN M.S. IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THEIR GRADUATE COMMITTEE.
NRM 5326 Silviculture (3-0). This course examines ecological processes affecting establishment and growth of forest stands with particular emphasis on forest types throughout the United States. This course will also cover forest stand productivity, how productivity is influenced by site, stand dynamics, climatic factors, and application of specific prescriptions to establish and manipulate composition, growth, and health of forest stands. THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS PURSUING AN M.S. IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THEIR GRADUATE COMMITTEE.
NRM 5327 Soils (3-0). This course is an advanced overview of soil science and soil management. This course will include soil taxonomy, physical properties, nutrient cycling, carbon cycling, and soil moisture principles and management. THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS PURSUING AN M.S. IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THEIR GRADUATE COMMITTEE.
NRM 5328 Principles of Game Management (3-0). This course is an application of the principles of wildlife management to game species with a focus on the biology and behavior of big game, waterfowl, and upland bird species, and how this influences habitat management, production, population characteristics, and management strategies for each species. THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS PURSUING AN M.S. IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THEIR GRADUATE COMMITTEE.
NRM 5329 Internship (3-0). This course is designed to combine classroom theory with practical application through job-related experiences. Students are either employed by or volunteer with a natural resource conservation organization and work with a pre-approved project. THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS PURSUING AN M.S. IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THEIR GRADUATE COMMITTEE.
NRM 5403 Special Topics (4-0). Advanced studies in current agricultural and natural resource sciences research. Topics assigned according to student interest and need. Registration approval by the NRM chair. May be repeated under different subject matter titles.
NRM 5409 Wildlife Population Dynamics (3-2). Advanced course dealing with the mechanics of growth and structure of populations, departures from stability and natural and artificial regulation of population levels, and techniques used to survey and monitor wildlife populations.
NRM 5412 Biostatistical Analysis Theory (3-3). An introduction to statistical concepts and models applied to agricultural and biological systems. The course introduces the scientific method, inferential theory, data types, experiment design, descriptive statistics, the normal distribution, and null hypothesis significance testing (NHST) for these scenarios; one-sample, two-independent-sample, two paired sample, multi-sample 1-way (ANOVA), multiple comparisons, factorial and nested ANIVA, multivariate ANOVA, data transformations, linear regression, and correlation, multiple regression and correlation, polynomial regression, goodness of fit, contingency tables, and testing for randomness. Emphasis is on theory and hand-calculations. Offered fall.
NRM 5413 Biostatistical Analysis Application in R and SPSS (2-4). An advanced course in statistical concepts and models applied to agricultural and biological systems. Emphasis will be placed on data analysis and interpretation using computer statistical applications. The course applies all null hypotheses significance testing (NHST) procedures taught in NRM 5412, first in Program SPSS, then in Program R after the thorough overview of R programming. NHST theory for these advanced scenarios will also be introduced and applied in R; Generalized Linear Models (GLMs) including Poisson regression, dichotomous variables, binomial distribution, and proportion testing and logistic regression: Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMMs); and circular distributions.
NRM 6301 Thesis Proposal (0-6). Satisfactory completion of this course will result in an acceptable prospectus presented to the Graduate Committee. The student will normally register for this course no earlier than the second semester of graduate study.
NRM 6302 Thesis Defense (0-6). The student will enroll in this course each semester or summer term in which assistance is provided by Committee members or when use of the library or other research facilities of Sul Ross State University is made. Satisfactory completion of this course will result in the completed thesis presented to the graduate committee, accepted by the Graduate Dean and filed appropriately.
