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WSTE 476 - Hazardous Waste Management
Description:
Chemical, biological, and technical aspects of hazardous waste management; regulations concerning the classification, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste; environmental health and safety issues.
Prerequisites:
WSTE 380 or cons instr; CHEM 116 or CHEM 106 ; BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 ; CNR major or written cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WSTE 676 .
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WSTE 481 - Wastewater Treatment II
Description:
Explore physical, chemical and biological treatment options for the removal of plant nutrients from wastewater and the processing of wastewater biosolids. Advanced lab techniques and the economics of treatment will be discussed.
Prerequisites:
WSTE 382 or cons instr.
2 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WSTE 681 .
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WSTE 482 - Land Application of Wastes
Description:
The properties of waste, environmental impacts, regulations, and equipment dealing with the processing/transportation/application of industrial and municipal wastes on land will be discussed.
Prerequisites:
NRES 251
May not earn credit in both WSTE 482 and SOIL 482 .
1 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WSTE 682 .
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WSTE 484 - Environmental Microbiology
Description:
Explore the role of beneficial and pathogenic micro-organisms in environmental media. Microbial occurrence, transport and survival processes will be emphasized. Soil and (waste) water environments will be a focus. Laboratory exercises will develop classic/current methods, and include small group and class projects. Pre-registration is required with the instructor.
Prerequisites:
Cons instr.
May not earn credit in both SOIL 484 and WSTE 484.
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WSTE 684 .
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WSTE 485 - Solid Waste Management II
Description:
Exposure to recycling of solid waste practices; methods for the collection and processing of solid waste recyclables will be explored. Conversion of waste material to energy via incineration, pyrolysis, and anaerobic conversion to methane will be discussed.
Prerequisites:
WSTE 380 or cons instr.
2 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WSTE 685 .
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WSTE 486 - Composting
Description:
Exposure to the theory and practice of controlled aerobic decomposition. Explore various methods of composting different types of waste materials. Learn lab techniques for compost testing. Tour of large and small composting facilities.
Prerequisites:
NRES 251
May not earn credit in both WSTE 486 and SOIL 486 .
1 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WSTE 686 .
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WSTE 487 - Senior Thesis
Description:
Conduct independent research under direction of faculty member. Present research results at CNR undergraduate research symposium or a professional conference.
Prerequisites:
Sr st and overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
3 cr.
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WSTE 489 - Industrial Environmental Management
Description:
Regulations, economic, and technical aspects of industrial waste (air, water, solid, and hazardous) generation, alternative methods of treatment, and release of treated materials to the environment.
Prerequisites:
MATH 120 , CHEM 106 or CHEM 117 .
May not earn credit in both PSEN 489 and WSTE 489.
3 cr.
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WSTE 550 - Selected Topics in Soil and Waste Management
Description:
Selected principles, practices, issues in soil/water resources.
May repeat under different subtitles. May apply 3 cr max to major.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
1-3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 350 .
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WSTE 580 - Solid Waste Management
Description:
Characterization, collection, recycling/disposal of municipal, industrial, and agricultural wastes, with emphasis on environmental effects related to disposal.
Prerequisites:
CNR major or written cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 380 .
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WSTE 581 - Internship in Waste Resources
Description:
Supervised training program in waste resources management in cooperation with private or public resource agencies.
Prerequisites:
WSTE 380 or WSTE 382 or WSTE 476 ; CNR major or written cons instr.
One cr for 2-4 wks (40 hrs/wk) of work. Credits and/or addl requirements set before registration. May repeat once for 12 cr max.
Typically Offered:
(I, II, SUM)
1-12 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 381 .
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WSTE 582 - Water and Wastewater Treatment
Description:
Theory, practice and regulatory framework of water and wastewater treatment with a focus on control and design of physical, chemical and biological treatment processes.
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 or PSEN 110 .
May earn credit in only one of WSTE 582, WATR 582 and PSEN 582 .
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 382 .
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WSTE 676 - Hazardous Waste Management
Description:
Chemical, biological, and technical aspects of hazardous waste management; regulations concerning the classification, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste; environmental health and safety issues.
Prerequisites:
WSTE 380 or cons instr; CHEM 116 or CHEM 106 ; BIOL 101 or BIOL 130 ; CNR major or written cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 476 .
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WSTE 681 - Wastewater Treatment II
Description:
Explore physical, chemical and biological treatment options for the removal of plant nutrients from wastewater and the processing of wastewater biosolids. Advanced lab techniques and the economics of treatment will be discussed.
Prerequisites:
WSTE 582 or cons instr.
2 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 481 .
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WSTE 682 - Land Application of Wastes
Description:
The properties of waste, environmental impacts, regulations, and equipment dealing with the processing/transportation/application of industrial and municipal wastes on land will be discussed.
Prerequisites:
NRES 251
1 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 482 .
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WSTE 684 - Environmental Microbiology
Description:
Explore the role of beneficial and pathogenic micro-organisms in environmental media. Microbial occurrence, transport and survival processes will be emphasized. Soil and (waste) water environments will be a focus. Laboratory exercises will develop classic/current methods, and include small group and class projects. Pre-registration is required with the instructor.
Prerequisites:
Cons instr.
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 484 .
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WSTE 685 - Solid Waste Management II
Description:
Exposure to recycling of solid waste practices; methods for the collection and processing of solid waste recyclables will be explored. Conversion of waste material to energy via incineration, pyrolysis, and anaerobic conversion to methane will be discussed.
Prerequisites:
WSTE 380 or cons instr.
2 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 485 .
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WSTE 686 - Composting
Description:
Exposure to the theory and practice of controlled aerobic decomposition. Explore various methods of composting different types of waste materials. Learn lab techniques for compost testing. Tour of large and small composting facilities.
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 .
1 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 486 .
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WSTE 763 - Waste Resource Issues
Description:
Investigate solid and liquid waste issues such as: composting, recycling, landfills, on-site wastewater treatment systems, industrial and municipal wastewater treatment systems.
1 cr.
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WATR 200 - Preparing for a Career in Fisheries and Water Resources
Description:
Provides background on careers in the fields of water resource management (fisheries, hydrology, waste water, groundwater, aquatic ecology). Provides information on professional development, development of a professional potfolio and guidance on developing an effective program of study. Provides exposure to iinternships, research opportunities, and professional societies.
Prerequisites:
Enrolled as Fisheries and Water Resources major, or cons instr.
1 cr.
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WATR 220 - Global Climate Change and Water Resources, 10th Century to Present
Description:
Effects of global warming on world water resources. Climate change in the past millennium. Case studies including Africa, India, North and South America, China and Japan. How availability of water has shaped culture, agriculture, and diet. How past and present stressors to available water have been dealt with in different regions.
May not earn credit in both WATR 220 and NRES 220 .
General Education Designation(s):
GDR: EL, NW; GEP: ER
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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WATR 324 - Invasive and Exotic Species
Description:
Biotic and abiotic factors influencing invasions of native and exotic species including social, political and economic concerns.
May not earn credit in both WATR 324 and NRES 324 .
General Education Designation(s):
GDR: EL; GEP: ER
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
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WATR 338 - Phycology
Description:
Taxonomy, morphology, and ecology of algae especially local species. Field collections, small group experiments, lab analysis of field and cultured samples, and discussion of current algal research literature.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 , CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both WATR 338 and BIOL 338 .
Typically Offered:
(I)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 538 .
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WATR 350 - Current Issues in Water Resources
Description:
Technological, social, economic aspects of current water resource issues. Subtitle will designate topic.
May repeat for credit under different subtitles.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
1-3 cr.
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WATR 353 - Wildlife and Fish Population
Description:
Mathematical, analysis of fish population dynamics and demographics. Use of sampling and models for estimating survival, growth, recruitment, and abundance in fish populations.
Prerequisites:
NRES 250 ; BIOL 160 ; MATH 111 and MATH 355 .
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 553 .
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WATR 360 - Wetlands Ecology and Management
Description:
Investigate physical, chemical, and biological processes of wetlands and how these processes relate to the maintenance and enhancement of our nation’s natural resources. Study wetland functions and values and wetland habitat classification systems.
Prerequisites:
NRES 150 , NRES 151 , NRES 250 , NRES 251 , and Field Techniques in Natural Resources or cons. instr.
May not earn credit in both WATR 360 and WLDL 360 .
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 560 .
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WATR 361 - Aquatic Invertebrate Zoology
Description:
Classification, structure, and life history of lotic and lentic freshwater invertebrates (exclusive of insects and parasites) with emphasis on Wisconsin species.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both WATR 361 and BIOL 361 .
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 561 .
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WATR 366 - Wetland Soils
Description:
Characteristics of hydric soils including chemistry, morphology, genesis and classification; hydrology of wetlands; field observation and application of federal and regional guidelines to identify hydric soils.
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 .
May not earn credit in both WATR 366 and SOIL 366 .
Typically Offered:
(I)
1 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 566 .
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WATR 367 - Wetland Delineation
Description:
Review procedures required for identifying and delineating wetlands for permit review.
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 .
May not earn credit in both WATR 367 and SOIL 367 .
Typically Offered:
(II)
1 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 567 .
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WATR 380 - Field Experience in Aquatic Ecosystem Evaluation
Description:
Fishery, limnological, and hydrological evaluation; lake and stream inventory and evaluation for integrated resource mgt.
Prerequisites:
NRES 250 , NRES 251 ; 2.00 GPA in major, CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
Typically Offered:
(SUM)
1 cr.
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WATR 381 - Internship in Water
Description:
Supervised training program in watershed management, fisheries, or water quality, in cooperation with private or public resource agencies. 1 cr for 2-4 wks (40 hrs per wk) of work. Credits and/or addl requirements set before registration.
Prerequisites:
FOR 319 , FOR 320 , WLDL 340 , SOIL 359 , SOIL 360 , WATR 380 ; or NRES 475 ; 2.00 GPA in major; and/or cons intern director; CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
May repeat once for 12 cr max.
Typically Offered:
(I, II, SUM)
1-12 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 581 .
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WATR 382 - Water and Wastewater Treatment
Description:
Theory, practice and regulatory framework of water and wastewater treatment with a focus on control and design of physical, chemical and biological treatment processes.
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 or PSEN 110 .
May earn credit in only one of WATR 382, WSTE 382 and PSEN 382 .
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 582 .
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WATR 383 - Hydrogeology
Description:
Occurrence and movement of groundwater in the geologic environment; response of aquifers to pumping wells; groundwater resource exploration, and management.
Prerequisites:
GEOL 101 or GEOL 104 , NRES 250 , NRES 251 , MATH 120 , CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both WATR 383 and GEOL 383 .
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 583 .
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WATR 384 - Life History of Fishes
Description:
Life histories of North American fishes as juveniles and adults. Discussion of life history traits including longevity, growth, maturation, fecundity, behavior, movements, and reproductive strategies. Life history considerations in fisheries management and conservation.
Prerequisites:
NRES 250
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 584 .
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WATR 386 - Aquaculture/Fish Culture
Description:
Introduction to the culture of finfish, methods of production, environmental and ecological considerations, selective breeding, nutrition, diseases, processing and marketing.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 , BIOL 210 .
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 586 .
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WATR 388 - Aquatic Ecology
Description:
Physical, chemical, biological, and ecological characteristics of inland waters, with an emphasis on limnological and stream ecology principles and methods and the influence of humans on lakes, rivers, and other freshwater environments.
Prerequisites:
CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 588 .
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WATR 389 - Hydrology
Description:
Physical basis of surface and subsurface water occurrence and flow; measurement, analysis, and prediction of hydrologic phenomena using statistics and geographical information systems.
Prerequisites:
NRES 250 , NRES 251 ; MATH 355 ; GEOG 279 ; CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 589 .
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WATR 390 - Water Chemistry and Analysis
Description:
Measure and interpret chemical characteristics of water resources in human-dominated landscapes.
Prerequisites:
WATR 389 ; CHEM 106 or CHEM 117 ; CNR or biology major, or written cons instr.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 590 .
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WATR 405 - Advanced Stream Field Techniques
Description:
Advanced field techniques to survey stream geomorphology and measure channel hydraulics and sediment transport. Field methods include but are not limited to installation of pressure transducers and development of rating curves, use of Helley-Smith bed load samplers, and discharge and shear stress measurements using acoustic Doppler equipment. Includes one required field station experience.
Prerequisites:
Cons instr.
2 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 605 .
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WATR 420 - Stream Hydrology, Habitat, and Restoration
Description:
Assessment, management and restoration of natural stream channels; channel hydrology, habitat assessment, and restoration methods. Field and analytical skills.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 620 .
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WATR 454 - Design of Constructed Wetlands
Description:
Design and construction of wetland areas for water quality control.
Prerequisites:
WATR 389 or con reg, admis to CNR, cons instr.
1 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 654 .
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WATR 462 - Environmental Biogeochemistry
Description:
Theory, concepts and methods available to quantify biogeochemical cycles in atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems will be introduced. Used learned theory and advanced analytical biogeochemical techniques to plan, develop and conduct a major project. A professional-level oral presentation of project outcomes will culminate the course.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 106 or 116; SOIL 364 or WATR 390 ; or written cons instr.
May not earn credit in both WATR 462 and SOIL 462 .
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 662 .
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WATR 478 - GIS Applications in Fisheries and Water Resources
Description:
Use of geographic information systems (GIS) and geospatial data to map, model and analyze freshwater fisheries and water resources.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 279 or GEOG 476 , WATR 388 or WATR 389 , and cons instr.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 678 .
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WATR 482 - Biological Assessment of Water Quality
Description:
Assessment and effects of physical and chemical pollution in the aquatic environment. Project oriented application of laboratory assays and field assessments and their interpretation using bacteria, invertebrates, aquatic plants and fish.
Prerequisites:
WATR 388 , WATR 390 .
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 682 .
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WATR 483 - Fisheries Research
Description:
Field and laboratory techniques for fishery research. Principles of designing research projects, testing hypotheses, sampling fish, analyzing fishery data, reporting results in both written and oral forms, and defending research.
Prerequisites:
WATR 353 , WATR 388 ; BIOL 374 or con reg; summer field experience; CNR or biology major or cons instr.
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 683 .
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WATR 484 - Fisheries Management
Description:
Principles used in the assessment and management of aquatic habitats, fish populations, and human users, as they influence production of fish in inland waters.
Prerequisites:
WATR 353 , WATR 388 ; BIOL 374 ; summer field experience; CNR or biology major or cons instr.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 684 .
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WATR 487 - Groundwater Geochemistry
Description:
Factors and processes controlling the chemistry of subsurface waters including mineral solubility, complexation, redox reactions, ion exchange, and absorption; also hydrochemical behavior of contaminants.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 106 or 116; GEOL 101 or GEOL 104 ; NRES 250 , NRES 251 ; CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
3 hrs lec per wk. May not earn credit in both WATR 487 and GEOL 487 .
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 687 .
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WATR 488 - Aquatic Insects
Description:
Life histories, ecology, behavior, taxonomy and identification of lotic and lentic aquatic insects. Field collections of aquatic insects and discussions of habitat preferences and water quality influences.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 , and WATR 388 ; CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 688 .
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WATR 492 - Advanced Techniques of Environmental Analysis
Description:
Theory and application of instrumental methods used in monitoring environmental samples for organic and inorganic compounds; laboratory quality control, sample preparation, data handling; gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, atomic absorption and inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy, autoanalyzer use.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 248 , WATR 390 or SOIL 364 , CNR/biology major or written cons instr.
1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 692 .
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WATR 493 - Advanced Hydrologic Analysis
Description:
Detailed analysis, prediction, and modelin gof hydrologic, phenomenon and land use impact using GIS and hydrologic statistical tools.
Prerequisites:
WATR 389 or con reg WATR 389 or written cons instr. (GEOG 279 , GEOG 476 or GEOG 479 suggested).
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 693 .
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WATR 494 - Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment
Description:
Introduction to effects of environmental contaminants on aquatic and terrestrial organisms including humans. Impacts of contaminants on fisheries and rationale for health advisories. Survey of contemporary literature.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab/disc per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as WATR 694 .
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WATR 499 - Special Work
Description:
Upperclass water resources students may arrange for independent study with cons assoc dean. Credit based on scope of project.
Prerequisites:
CNR/biology major or written cons instr.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
1-3 cr.
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WATR 538 - Phycology
Description:
Taxonomy, morphology, and ecology of algae especially local species. Field collections, small group experiments, lab analysis of field and cultured samples, and discussion of current algal research literature.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 , CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both WATR 538 and BIOL 538 .
Typically Offered:
(I)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 338 .
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WATR 553 - Wildlife and Fish Population
Description:
Mathematical, analysis of fish population dynamics and demographics. Use of sampling and models for estimating survival, growth, recruitment, and abundance in fish populations.
Prerequisites:
NRES 250 ; BIOL 160 ; MATH 111 and MATH 355 .
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 353 .
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WATR 560 - Wetlands Ecology and Management
Description:
Investigate physical, chemical, and biological processes of wetlands and how these processes relate to the maintenance and enhancement of our nation’s natural resources. Study wetland functions and values and wetland habitat classification systems.
Prerequisites:
NRES 150 , NRES 151 , NRES 250 , NRES 251 , and Field Techniques in Natural Resources or cons. instr.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 360 .
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WATR 561 - Aquatic Invertebrate Zoology
Description:
Classification, structure, and life history of lotic and lentic freshwater invertebrates (exclusive of insects and parasites) with emphasis on Wisconsin species.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 361 .
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WATR 566 - Wetland Soils
Description:
Characteristics of hydric soils including chemistry, morphology, genesis and classification; hydrology of wetlands; field observation and application of federal and regional guidelines to identify hydric soils.
Prerequisites:
NRES 251
May not earn credit in both WATR 566 and SOIL 566 .
Typically Offered:
(I)
1 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 366 .
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WATR 567 - Wetland Delineation
Description:
Review procedures required for identifying and delineating wetlands for permit review.
Prerequisites:
NRES 251
May not earn credit in both WATR 567 and SOIL 567 .
Typically Offered:
(II)
1 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 367 .
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WATR 581 - Internship in Water
Description:
Supervised training program in watershed management, fisheries, or water quality, in cooperation with private or public resource agencies. 1 cr for 2-4 wks (40 hrs per wk) of work. Credits and/or addl requirements set before registration.
Prerequisites:
FOR 319 , FOR 320 , WLDL 340 , SOIL 359 , SOIL 360 , WATR 380 ; or NRES 475 ; 2.00 GPA in major; and/or cons intern director; CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
May repeat once for 12 cr max.
Typically Offered:
(I, II, SUM)
1-12 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 381 .
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WATR 582 - Water and Wastewater Treatment
Description:
Theory, practice and regulatory framework of water and wastewater treatment with a focus on control and design of physical, chemical and biological treatment processes.
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 or PSEN 110 .
May earn credit in only one of WATR 582, WSTE 582 and PSEN 582 .
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 382 .
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WATR 583 - Hydrogeology
Description:
Occurrence and movement of groundwater in the geologic environment; response of aquifers to pumping wells; groundwater resource exploration, and management.
Prerequisites:
GEOL 101 or GEOL 104 , NRES 250 , NRES 251 , MATH 120 , CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 383 .
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WATR 584 - Life History of Fishes
Description:
Life histories of North American fishes as juveniles and adults. Discussion of life history traits including longevity, growth, maturation, fecundity, behavior, movements, and reproductive strategies. Life history considerations in fisheries management and conservation.
Prerequisites:
NRES 250
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 384 .
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WATR 586 - Aquaculture/Fish Culture
Description:
Introduction to the culture of finfish, methods of production, environmental and ecological considerations, selective breeding, nutrition, diseases, processing and marketing.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 , BIOL 210 .
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 386 .
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WATR 588 - Aquatic Ecology
Description:
Physical, chemical, biological, and ecological characteristics of inland waters, with an emphasis on limnological and stream ecology principles and methods and the influence of humans on lakes, rivers, and other freshwater environments.
Prerequisites:
CNR or Biology major or written cons instr.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 388 .
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WATR 589 - Hydrology
Description:
Physical basis of surface and subsurface water occurrence and flow; measurement, analysis, and prediction of hydrologic phenomena using statistics and geographical information systems.
Prerequisites:
NRES 250 , NRES 251 ; MATH 355 ; GEOG 279 ; CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 389 .
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WATR 590 - Water Chemistry and Analysis
Description:
Measure and interpret chemical characteristics of water resources in human-dominated landscapes.
Prerequisites:
WATR 389 ; CHEM 106 or CHEM 117 ; CNR or biology major, or written cons instr.
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 390 .
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WATR 605 - Advanced Stream Field Techniques
Description:
Advanced field techniques to survey stream geomorphology and measure channel hydraulics and sediment transport. Field methods include but are not limited to installation of pressure transducers and development of rating curves, use of Helley-Smith bed load samplers, and discharge and shear stress measurements using acoustic Doppler equipment. Includes one required field station experience.
Prerequisites:
Cons instr.
2 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 405 .
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WATR 620 - Stream Hydrology, Habitat, and Restoration
Description:
Assessment, management and restoration of natural stream channels; channel hydrology, habitat assessment, and restoration methods. Field and analytical skills.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 420 .
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WATR 654 - Design of Constructed Wetlands
Description:
Design and construction of wetland areas for water quality control.
Prerequisites:
WATR 389 or con reg, admis to CNR, cons instr.
1 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 454 .
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WATR 662 - Environmental Biogeochemistry
Description:
Theory, concepts and methods available to quantify biogeochemical cycles in atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems will be introduced. Used learned theory and advanced analytical biogeochemical techniques to plan, develop and conduct a major project. A professional-level oral presentation of project outcomes will culminate the course.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 106 or 116; SOIL 364 or WATR 390 ; or written cons instr.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 462 .
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WATR 678 - GIS Applications in Fisheries and Water Resources
Description:
Use of geographic information systems (GIS) and geospatial data to map, model and analyze freshwater fisheries and water resources.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 279 or GEOG 476 , WATR 388 or WATR 389 , and cons instr.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 478 .
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WATR 682 - Biological Assessment of Water Quality
Description:
Assessment and effects of physical and chemical pollution in the aquatic environment. Project oriented application of laboratory assays and field assessments and their interpretation using bacteria, invertebrates, aquatic plants and fish.
Prerequisites:
WATR 388 , WATR 390 .
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 482 .
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WATR 683 - Fisheries Research
Description:
Introduction to field and laboratory fishery research. Principles of designing research projects, testing hypotheses, sampling fish, analyzing fishery data, reporting results in both written and oral forms, and defending research.
Prerequisites:
WATR 388 ; BIOL 374 ; CNR Summer Field Experiences; CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 483 .
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WATR 684 - Fisheries Management
Description:
Principles used in the assessment and management of aquatic habitats, fish populations, and human users, as they influence production of fish in inland waters.
Prerequisites:
WATR 388 ; BIOL 374 ; CNR Summer Field Experiences; CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 484 .
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WATR 687 - Groundwater Geochemistry
Description:
Factors and processes controlling the chemistry of subsurface waters including mineral solubility, complexation, redox reactions, ion exchange, and absorption; also hydrochemical behavior of contaminants.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 106 or 116; GEOL 101 or GEOL 104 ; NRES 250 , NRES 251 ; CNR or biology major or written cons instr.
3 hrs lec per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 487 .
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WATR 688 - Aquatic Insects
Description:
Life histories, ecology, behavior, taxonomy and identification of lotic and lentic aquatic insects. Field collections of aquatic insects and discussions of habitat preferences and water quality influences.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 488 .
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WATR 692 - Advanced Techniques of Environmental Analysis
Description:
Theory and application of instrumental methods used in monitoring environmental samples for organic and inorganic compounds; laboratory quality control, sample preparation, data handling; gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, atomic absorption and inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy, autoanalyzer use.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 248 , WATR 390 or SOIL 364 , CNR/biology major or written cons instr.
1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 492 .
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WATR 693 - Advanced Hydrologic Analysis
Description:
Detailed analysis, prediction, and modelin gof hydrologic, phenomenon and land use impact using GIS and hydrologic statistical tools.
Prerequisites:
WATR 389 or con reg WATR 389 or written cons instr. (GEOG 279 , GEOG 476 or GEOG 479 suggested).
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 493 .
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WATR 694 - Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment
Description:
Introduction to effects of environmental contaminants on aquatic and terrestrial organisms including humans. Impacts of contaminants on fisheries and rationale for health advisories. Survey of contemporary literature.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab/disc per wk.
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as WATR 494 .
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WATR 750 - Water Resources in Society
Description:
Examination and explanation of use and management of water resources.
Prerequisites:
Certified elementary/secondary teachers only.
1-3 cr.
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WATR 755 - Multivariate Statistics in Fish and Wildlife Research
Description:
Quantitative application and interpretation of multivariate statistics in managing complex ecological phenomena in terrestrial and aquatic environments.
Prerequisites:
MATH 355 , 455/655, or cons instr.
3 cr.
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WATR 760 - Water Resources and the Science, Policy, and Politics of Climate Change
Description:
Overview of underlying theory of climate change on water resources. Discussion of climate change politics and policy.
2 cr.
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WATR 784 - Advanced Studies in Fish Management
Description:
Advanced techniques of fishery data analysis, with practical uses of mathematical and statistical methods in fishery science and management.
3 cr.
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WDMD 100 - Media Development and Culture
Description:
Study of the multimedia development process including human need, cultural influences, creative thought, and legal requirements for multimedia projects.
General Education Designation(s):
GDR: HU1; GEP: HU
3 cr.
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WDMD 110 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Computing
Description:
Introduction to the object-oriented paradigm. Development of object-oriented computing principles including objects, properties, classes, abstraction, aggregation, inheritance, encapsulation and polymorphism. Coding in an object-oriented meta language.
Cannot receive credit in both WDMD 110 and CIS 110 .
2 cr.
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WDMD 111 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
Description:
Development of object-oriented programming techniques using objects, properties, classes, abstraction, aggregation, inheritance, encapsulation and polymorphism. Coding in an object-oriented language.
Prerequisites:
WDMD 110
Cannot receive credit in both WDMD 111 and CIS 110 .
2 cr.
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WDMD 200 - Introduction to Computer Graphics
Description:
Survey of three common varieties of software used in Web and multimedia development, including raster-based, vector-based, and motion software.
Prerequisites:
WDMD 100 or con reg.
If you took WDMD 202 or WDMD 202 or WDMD 345 (Photoshop) or WDMD 345 (Illustrator) or WDMD 365 , you are not eligible to receive credit for WDMD 200.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ART
3 cr.
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WDMD 201 - Introduction to Digital Media Creation
Description:
Examine core concepts related to digital media creation, including graphics, audio, video and the multimedia development process.
Prerequisites:
WDMD 200
3 cr.
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WDMD 202 - Digital Image Development
Description:
Use advanced graphics and animation tools to develop digital images.
Prerequisites:
WDMD 200
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ART
3 cr.
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WDMD 211 - Web Design and Development II
Description:
Concepts of client-side programming of Web applications. Introduction to one or more Web-centered languages including JavaScript and XML.
Prerequisites:
CNMT 210 .
3 cr.
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WDMD 302 - Multimedia Authoring
Description:
Develop and create digital media including video, audio, animation.
Prerequisites:
WDMD 201
4 cr.
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WDMD 312 - Web Design and Development III
Description:
Concepts of server-side programming of Web applications. Introduction to one or more Web-centered languages including PHP and SQL database.
Prerequisites:
WDMD 211
3 cr.
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WDMD 345 - Advanced Media Development Tools
Description:
Use professional software tools for digital media development. Subtitle will indicate tool(s) and number of credits.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite will be determined at time of offering based on subtitle.
Notes:
Does not count for Technical focus of WDMD major.
3 or 4 cr.
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WDMD 346 - Contemporary Topics in Web and Digital Media
Description:
Examine contemporary and emerging topics in Web and digital media. Subtitle will indicate topic and number of credits.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite will be determined at time of offering based on subtitle.
May repeat for credit with different subtitles. 3 cr max toward Design focus of WDMD major. Does not count for Technical focus of WDMD major.
3 or 4 cr.
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WDMD 348 - Cognitive Learning Techniques and Video Production
Description:
Explore cognitive learning methods and apply to video preparation, production, and post-production from the technical and aesthetic viewpoints.
Prerequisites:
One GEP: SS, GDR: SS1, or GDR: SS2, course plus WDMD 200 OR one GEP: ART OR GDR: HU1 or GDR: HU2 course. GEP: IS
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WDMD 360 - Digital Audio and Video Production
Description:
Nonlinear audio and video production techniques including storyboarding, scene visualization, and editing.
Prerequisites:
WDMD 302
3 cr.
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WDMD 362 - Digital Portfolio Development
Description:
Advanced examination and application of professional digital portfolio components and processes. Develop, refine and present artifacts that relate to digital media design and development.
Prerequisites:
WDMD 302 and jr st.
3 cr.
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WDMD 364 - 3-D Computer Graphics
Description:
Develop 3-D computer modeling skills as well as introductory animation skills. Theory of design principles including scale and proportion, 3-D composition, color, etc. as applied to 3-D computer-simulated environments.
Prerequisites:
WDMD 201 , WDMD 202 .
3 cr.
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WDMD 365 - Digital Game Development
Description:
Explore the theory, design, and development of games and simulation for the Web through the use of animation and interactive programming.
Prerequisites:
WDMD 302
3 cr.
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WDMD 368 - Advanced Digital Image Development
Description:
Development of advanced skills and techniques for visual storytelling across client-required media including print, web, and multimedia.
Prerequisites:
WDMD 202
3 cr.
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