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Natural Resource Ecology & Management (NREM)

NREM 2013 Ecology of Natural Resources Prerequisites: BIOL 1114 or PLNT 1213.

Description: Introductory focus on understanding and applying general ecological principles to agricultural and natural ecosystems. Emphasis on relationships between climate, soils, agricultural, and natural ecosystems. Topics include nutrient cycles, energy flow, species interactions, biological diversity, productivity, sustainability, and landscape and ecosystem management. Previously offered as RLEM 2913. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Natural Res Eco & Mgmt NREM 2103 Forest Measurements I Prerequisites: NREM 1113; MATH 1715 or (MATH 1513 and MATH 1613); STAT 2013 (or concurrent). Description: An introduction to the measurements of forests, forest products, standing trees, growth, and the application of mensurational techniques to timber valuation and analysis. Measurement techniques of non-timber components of forest resources. Previously offered as FOR 2003. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Natural Res Eco & Mgmt NREM 2112 Timber Harvesting Description: Theory and strategies of planning and management of timber harvesting. Harvesting techniques including felling, bucking, skidding operations, and cable yarding. Timber harvest cost analysis, safety aspects of harvesting, and principles of forest road building. Field practices in road design and surveying. Field trips to industrial timber harvesting operations. Previously offered as NREM 2113, FOR 2113, and FOR 2002. Credit hours: 2 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Natural Res Eco & Mgmt NREM 2134 Dendrology Description: Identification, taxonomy and distribution of forest trees and shrubs of the United States; their environmental requirements and utilization. Additional flat fee of $24.00 applies. Previously offered as FOR 2134. Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Natural Res Eco & Mgmt

NREM 1012 Introduction to Natural Resource Ecology and Management Description: Introduction to the wide variety of natural resources found globally with a focus on Oklahoma ecoregions. Overview of the ecology and management of natural resources in the pine-hardwood forest, the Cross Timbers, and the tallgrass, mixed-grass and shortgrass prairies. Academic and career options presented through guest speakers. Credit hours: 2 Contact hours: Lecture: 2

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Natural Res Eco & Mgmt NREM 1014 Introduction to Natural History (LN)

Description: The study of living organisms especially their origins, life histories, behaviors, conservation, and unique adaptations for reproducing and relating to their environment. Laboratory emphasis is on observation and investigation of the diversity and adaptations of living organisms. Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Natural Res Eco & Mgmt General Education and other Course Attributes: Scientific Investigation, Natural Sciences NREM 1113 Elements of Forestry Description: Survey of forestry as an art, science and profession including forestry and natural resource management theory, forest distribution and ownership, history of forest resource policy development, forest protection, wildlife interactions, forest ecosystem process, current issues, and career opportunities. Previously offered as NREM 1114. Additional flat fee of $24.00 applies. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Natural Res Eco & Mgmt NREM 1213 Introduction to Wood Properties and Products Description: Anatomical, physical and mechanical properties of solid wood and wood products. Macroscopic and microscopic identification of wood. Principles of manufacture of lumber, plywood and wood composites. Biological deterioration of wood and main wood preservation techniques. One weekend field trip required. Previously offered as NREM 1214. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Natural Res Eco & Mgmt