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THEA 329 - Theatre and Dance as a Popular Art
Description:
Popular theatre from viewpoint of audience, artists and producing groups (including theatre, dance, TV drama and film) through visits and tours to theatre and dance rehearsals, TV studios and motion picture locations. Seminar appearances by actors, dancers, writers, directors, designers, producers and other theatre artists. Performance attendance and evaluation required. Offered in UW-Stevens Point overseas studies program. May repeat for 6 cr max. Does not count toward drama major or minor. Available for graduate credit as THEA 529 .
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ART
3 cr.
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THEA 331 - Vocal Training III
Description:
Private voice lessons for musical theatre performer. May repeat once for credit.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent and Program Coordinator Consent
1 cr.
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THEA 332 - Phonetics and Dialects
Description:
Explore and practice strategies for learning and adopting a variety of dialects and accents commonly used by actors. Includes advanced study of the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Prerequisites:
THEA 233 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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THEA 341 - Scene Design II
Description:
Study and skills of scene design with multiset productions, advanced work on rendering techniques, model making, computer-aided design (CAD), and resume/portfolio preparation.
Prerequisites:
THEA 241 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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THEA 342 - Lighting Design II
Description:
Study and skills of lighting design including design for variety of theatre spaces, computer application in lighting design and resume/portfolio preparation.
Prerequisites:
THEA 242 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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THEA 343 - Costume Design II
Description:
Study and skills of costume design. Relationship of script analysis, character analysis, and historical period to the formation and realization of the design concept. Rendering techniques with emphasis on fabric, color, line, and figure.
Prerequisites:
THEA 243 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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THEA 345 - Theatrical Rendering
Description:
Advanced rendering techniques for scenic, costume and lighting design.
3 cr.
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THEA 346 - Stage Management
Description:
Role of stage manager as assistant to the director during rehearsal and in managing backstage activities during productions including scheduling, company and union rules, rehearsal procedures, time management, scene shifts, running, and touring. Computer applications for production organization and communication. Available for graduate credit as THEA 546 .
3 cr.
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THEA 347 - Computer-Aided Design for the Stage
Description:
CAD techniques including 2-D drafting and 3-D modeling. Explore computer as tool for graphic imaging and applications for theatrical production.
3 cr.
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THEA 348 - Pattern Drafting
Description:
Work in costume rendering interpretation and pattern drafting of period garments. 6 hrs lec and/or lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing and THEA 146 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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THEA 349 - Theatrical Sound Design
Description:
Study equipment and techniques related to theatre sound and the art of sound as a theatrical design element.
3 cr.
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THEA 351 - Classical and Medieval Theatre History
Description:
Survey of the history of ancient Greek, classical Roman, and Medieval European theatre includes the evolution of dramatic literature, theatre architecture, acting, scenic design, and theory. Emphasis on the classification and evaluation of the legitimacy of historical evidence.
Prerequisites:
THEA 162
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ART
3 cr.
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THEA 352 - Theatre History from the Renaissance to Romanticism
Description:
Survey of theatre architecture, design, literature, and theory from 1500 to 1850 in the European and American theatre. Emphasis placed on the interrelationship between theatre and culture, and particularly upon the English Restoration, French Neoclassicism, Romanic melodrama, and the beginning of realism.
Prerequisites:
THEA 162
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ART
3 cr.
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THEA 361 - Survey of Musical Theatre I
Description:
Investigate forms and ideas that contributed to development of today’s American musical including comic opera, operetta, minstrelsy, burlesque, and vaudeville with their respective leading exponents.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ART
3 cr.
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THEA 362 - Survey of Musical Theatre II
Description:
Explore musical theatre genres, styles, and architects from 1950 to the present.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ART
3 cr.
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THEA 365 - Singing for the Stage
Description:
Basic singing technique for actors and others who are not primarily singers.
Prerequisites:
Theatre or Dance Major or Minor; not open to Musical Theatre Majors
2 cr.
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THEA 375 - Directing I
Description:
Theory of directing; exercises in blocking and performing scenes.
Prerequisites:
Either THEA 160 or THEA 170 , THEA 162 and junior standing
3 cr.
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THEA 376 - Directing II
Description:
Practice in directing scenes and one act plays; develop directing skills.
Prerequisites:
THEA 375 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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THEA 380 - Audition Techniques
Description:
Participate in developing audition skills, monologues, cold readings.
Prerequisites:
THEA 282 or Instructor Consent. For BFA Acting/Musical Theatre Majors; open by audition to others who meet prerequisites.
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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THEA 381 - Acting for the Camera I
Description:
Studio experience in on-camera acting.
Prerequisites:
THEA 384 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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THEA 382 - Stage Combat
Description:
Fundamentals of hand-to-hand combat and weaponry used for the stage, emphasizing safety.
Prerequisites:
THEA 282 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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THEA 384 - Scene Study II
Description:
Analysis and performance of scenes in variety of styles. For BFA acting/musical theatre majors; open by audition to others who meet prerequisites.
Prerequisites:
THEA 282 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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THEA 385 - Improvisation
Description:
Participate in improvisation and theatre games to develop the actor’s physical and emotional freedom.
Prerequisites:
Either THEA 160 or THEA 170
3 cr.
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THEA 399 - Directed Study
Description:
Upperclass theatre majors or minors may arrange for independent study on individual or group projects with cons chair. Credit based on scope of the project.
1-6 cr.
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THEA 426 - Theatre Practicum II
Description:
Assigned participation in theatre and dance production. Required of all dept majors. May repeat each course 3 times for credit.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
0-1 cr.
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THEA 429 - Drama Workshop
Description:
Intensive laboratory experience. Subtitle will designate area.
Prerequisites:
Senior standing, or junior standing and Instructor Consent
1-6 cr.
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THEA 431 - Vocal Training IV
Description:
Private voice lessons for musical theatre performer. May repeat once for credit.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent and Program Coordinator Consent
1 cr.
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THEA 445 - Scene Painting
Description:
Introduction to scene painting and application to scene design process; basic painting techniques; types of paint and materials.
3 cr.
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THEA 446 - Technical Production
Description:
Advanced work in technical production including facilities management, budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, safety, and construction techniques.
Prerequisites:
Both THEA 241 and THEA 242 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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THEA 448 - Costume Crafts
Description:
Advanced work in various craft areas: millinery, shoes, accessories, wigs, face casting, masks, puppets, leatherwork.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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THEA 449 - Seminar in Technical Theatre
Description:
Special projects and techniques of handling advanced technical theatre problems. Subtitle will designate area. May repeat once for credit under each subtitle
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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THEA 452 - Modern and Contemporary Theatre History
Description:
Survey of theatrical conventions, theory, stage technology, and dramatic literature since Ibsen. Emphasis on theatre styles (realism, symbolism, expressionism), commercial drama, the avant-garde, and the postmodern.
Prerequisites:
THEA 162
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ART
3 cr.
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THEA 461 - Survey of Asian Theatre
Description:
Survey of dramatic literature, physical stage, production and acting conventions of traditional theatre forms of China, Japan, and other Asian countries.
3 cr.
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THEA 481 - Period Acting I
Description:
Theory and practice of acting verse and other drama written before the 18th century; Shakespeare plays. For BFA acting/musical theatre majors; open by audition to others who meet prerequisites.
Prerequisites:
THEA 384 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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THEA 482 - Period Acting II
Description:
Advanced study and practice performing plays written prior to 20th century. Emphasis on comedy of manners. For BFA acting/musical theatre majors; open by audition to others who meet prerequisites. Course fee required.
Prerequisites:
THEA 384 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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THEA 484 - Musical Theatre Performance
Description:
Integrate acting, singing and movement into effective musical theatre auditions and performances through study and performance of scenes from musical theatre. For BFA musical theatre majors; open by audition to others who meet prerequisites. May repeat for 6 cr max.
Prerequisites:
Both THEA 229 and THEA 282 , and junior standing
2 cr.
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THEA 490 - Seminar in Theatre
Description:
Research and discuss specialized areas of theatre and drama. Subtitle will designate area. May repeat for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as THEA 690 .
Prerequisites:
Senior standing, or junior standing and Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ART
3 cr.
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THEA 492 - Theatre Internship
Description:
On-the-job training in specific area of theatrical production, performance, or management.
Prerequisites:
Department Consent
1-6 cr.
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THEA 494 - Drama Workshop
Description:
Intensive laboratory experience. Subtitle will designate area of concentration.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
1-6 cr.
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THEA 497 - Senior Project
Description:
Exhibit talents by developing special project in dance, drama, or musical theatre. Project must be approved by dept and be supervised by dept project committee.
1-3 cr.
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THEA 529 - Theatre and Dance as a Popular Art
Description:
Popular theatre from viewpoint of audience, artists and producing groups (including theatre, dance, TV drama and film) through visits and tours to theatre and dance rehearsals, TV studios and motion picture locations. Seminar appearances by actors, dancers, writers, directors, designers, producers and other theatre artists. Performance attendance and evaluation required. Offered in UW-Stevens Point overseas studies program. May repeat for 6 cr max. Does not count toward drama major or minor. Available for undergraduate credit as THEA 329 .
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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THEA 546 - Stage Management
Description:
Role of stage manager as assistant to the director during rehearsal and in managing backstage activities during productions including scheduling, company and union rules, rehearsal procedures, time management, scene shifts, running, and touring. Computer applications for production organization and communication. Available for undergraduate credit as THEA 346 .
3 cr.
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THEA 690 - Seminar in Theatre
Description:
Research and discuss specialized areas of theatre and drama. Subtitle will designate area. May repeat for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as THEA 490 .
Prerequisites:
Senior standing, or junior standing and Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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WSTE 350 - Selected Topics in Soil and Waste Resources
Description:
Selected principles, practices, issues in soil/waste resources. May repeat under different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as WSTE 550 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
1-3 cr.
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WSTE 380 - Solid Waste Management
Description:
Characterization, collection, recycling/disposal of municipal, industrial, and agricultural wastes, with emphasis on environmental effects related to disposal. Available for graduate credit as WSTE 580 .
Prerequisites:
CNR major or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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WSTE 381 - Internship in Waste Resources
Description:
Supervised training program in waste resources management in cooperation with private or public resource agencies. One cr. for 2-4 wks (40 hrs/wk) of work. Credits and/or addl requirements set before registration. May repeat for 6 cr. max. Available for graduate credit as WSTE 581 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
1-6 cr.
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WSTE 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. May earn credit in only one of WSTE 382, WATR 382 and PSEN 382 . Available for graduate credit as WSTE 582 .
Prerequisites:
Either NRES 251 or PSEN 215 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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WSTE 387 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems
Description:
Wastewater treatment process, design, and regulatory requirements for on-site systems. May not earn credit in both WSTE 387 and SOIL 387 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 251
1 cr.
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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. Available for graduate credit as WSTE 676 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 , and either CHEM 106 or CHEM 117 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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WSTE 479 - Environmental Fate of Organic Chemicals
Description:
Principles governing how organic chemicals behave in environmental media. Emphasizes quantitative determination of organic contaminant partitioning, transformation, and transport in air, surface waters, soils, and groundwater. Applied examples focusing on persistent and emerging chemicals of concern for human and ecosystem health, including pesticides, petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, PCBs, and pharmaceuticals. May not earn credit in both WSTE 479 and SOIL 479 . Available for graduate credit as WSTE 679 .
Prerequisites:
Both NRES 251 and CHEM 106 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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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. Available for graduate credit as WSTE 681 .
Prerequisites:
WSTE 382 or Instructor Consent
2 cr.
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WSTE 482 - Nutrient Management: Land Application and Planning
Description:
The properties of waste resources, environmental impacts, regulations, and equipment dealing with the processing, transportation and application of industrial, agricultural and municipal wastes (particularly on land) will be discussed. Training to prepare nutrient management plans will be a major class component. May not earn credit in both WSTE 482 and SOIL 482 . Available for graduate credit as WSTE 682 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 251
3 cr.
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WSTE 484 - Environmental Microbiology
Description:
Explore the role of beneficial and pathogenic microorganisms in environmental media. Microbial distributions, energetics, and role in biogeochemical cycles will be emphasized. Soil and (waste) water environments will be a focus. Laboratory exercises will develop classic/current methods, and include small group or class projects. May earn credit in only one of SOIL 384 , SOIL 484 or WSTE 484. Available for graduate credit as WSTE 684 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 , and either CHEM 106 or CHEM 117 , or Instructor Consent
4 cr.
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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. Available for graduate credit as WSTE 685 .
Prerequisites:
WSTE 380 or Instructor Consent
2 cr.
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WSTE 486 - Composting
Description:
Theory and practice of controlled aerobic decomposition including various methods for composting different types of waste materials. Lab techniques for compost testing and tours of large and small composting facilities. May not earn credit in both WSTE 486 and SOIL 486 . Available for graduate credit as WSTE 686 .
1 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. May not earn credit in both PSEN 489 and WSTE 489.
Prerequisites:
MATH 225 , and either CHEM 106 or CHEM 117
3 cr.
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WSTE 550 - Selected Topics in Soil and Waste Resources
Description:
Selected principles, practices, issues in soil/waste resources. May repeat under different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 350 .
1-3 cr.
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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. Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 380 .
3 cr.
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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. One cr. for 2-4 wks (40 hrs/wk) of work. Credits and/or addl requirements set before registration. May repeat for 6 cr. max. Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 381 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
1-6 cr.
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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. May earn credit in only one of WSTE 582, WATR 582 and PSEN 582 . Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 382 .
3 cr.
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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. Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 476 .
3 cr.
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WSTE 679 - Environmental Fate of Organic Chemicals
Description:
Principles governing how organic chemicals behave in environmental media. Emphasizes quantitative determination of organic contaminant partitioning, transformation, and transport in air, surface waters, soils, and groundwater. Applied examples focusing on persistent and emerging chemicals of concern for human and ecosystem health, including pesticides, petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, PCBs, and pharmaceuticals. May not earn credit in both WSTE 679 and SOIL 679 . Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 479 .
3 cr.
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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. Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 481 .
Prerequisites:
WSTE 582 or Instructor Consent
2 cr.
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WSTE 682 - Nutrient Management: Land Application and Planning
Description:
The properties of waste resources, environmental impacts, regulations, and equipment dealing with the processing, transportation and application of industrial, agricultural and municipal wastes (particularly on land) will be discussed. Training to prepare nutrient management plans will be a major class component. May not earn credit in both WSTE 682 and SOIL 682 . Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 482 .
3 cr.
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WSTE 684 - Environmental Microbiology
Description:
Explore the role of beneficial and pathogenic microorganisms in environmental media. Microbial distributions, energetics, and role in biogeochemical cycles will be emphasized. Soil and (waste) water environments will be a focus. Laboratory exercises will develop classic/current methods, and include small group or class projects. May earn credit in only one of SOIL 584 , SOIL 684 or WSTE 684. Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 484 .
4 cr.
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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. Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 485 .
Prerequisites:
WSTE 580 or Instructor Consent
2 cr.
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WSTE 686 - Composting
Description:
Theory and practice of controlled aerobic decomposition including various methods for composting different types of waste materials. Lab techniques for compost testing and tours of large and small composting facilities. May not earn credit in both WSTE 686 and SOIL 686 . Available for undergraduate credit as WSTE 486 .
1 cr.
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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 portfolio and guidance on developing an effective program of study. Provides exposure to internships, research opportunities, and professional societies.
Prerequisites:
Fisheries and Water Resources Major or Instructor Consent
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):
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):
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. 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both WATR 338 and BIOL 338 . Available for graduate credit as WATR 538 .
Prerequisites:
BIOL 130 , and either CNR or Biology major, or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I)
4 cr.
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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 - Fish Population Dynamics
Description:
Mathematical and statistical analysis of fish population dynamics and demographics. Use of sampling and models for estimating survival, growth, recruitment, and abundance in fish populations. Available for graduate credit as WATR 553 .
Prerequisites:
Both NRES 250 and BIOL 160 , either MATH 111 or MATH 225 , and MATH 255
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
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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. May not earn credit in both WATR 360 and WLDL 360 . Available for graduate credit as WATR 560 .
Prerequisites:
Both NRES 250 and NRES 251 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both WATR 361 and BIOL 361 . Available for graduate credit as WATR 561 .
Prerequisites:
Either BIOL 101 or BIOL 160
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
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WATR 366 - Wetland Soils and Wetland Delineation
Description:
Characteristics of hydric soils including chemistry, biology, physics, morphology, genesis and classification. Review and demonstrate procedures for identifying and delineating wetlands using indicators of hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology. May not earn credit in both WATR 366 and SOIL 366 . Available for graduate credit as WATR 566 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 251 or Instructor Consent
2 cr.
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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:
Both NRES 250 and NRES 251 , Formal Admittance to CNR, and Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
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. May repeat once for 12 cr max. Available for graduate credit as WATR 581 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II, SUM)
1-12 cr.
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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. May earn credit in only one of WATR 382, WSTE 382 and PSEN 382 . Available for graduate credit as WATR 582 .
Prerequisites:
Either NRES 251 or PSEN 215 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both WATR 383 and GEOL 383 . Available for graduate credit as WATR 583 .
Prerequisites:
GEOL 104 , NRES 250 , NRES 251 , MATH 225 , and either CNR or Biology major; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
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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. Available for graduate credit as WATR 584 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 250
3 cr.
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WATR 386 - Fish Culture
Description:
Introduction to the culture of finfish, methods of production, environmental and ecological considerations, selective breeding, nutrition, diseases, processing and marketing. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both WATR 386 and BIOL 386 . Available for graduate credit as WATR 586 .
Prerequisites:
Either BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 , and BIOL 210
3 cr.
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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. Available for graduate credit as WATR 588 .
Prerequisites:
CNR or Biology major, or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for graduate credit as WATR 589 .
Prerequisites:
NRES 250 , NRES 251 , MATH 255 , and either CNR or Biology major; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
3 cr.
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WATR 390 - Water Chemistry and Analysis
Description:
Measure and interpret chemical characteristics of water resources in human-dominated landscapes. Available for graduate credit as WATR 590 .
Prerequisites:
Either CHEM 106 or CHEM 117 , and either CNR or Biology major; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I, II)
4 cr.
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WATR 391 - GIS Applications in Water Resources
Description:
Use of geographic information systems (GIS) and geospatial data to map, model and analyze water resources. Available for graduate credit as WATR 591 .
Prerequisites:
Either WATR 353 or WATR 389 , and Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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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. Available for graduate credit as WATR 605 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
2 cr.
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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. Available for graduate credit as WATR 620 .
3 cr.
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WATR 454 - Design of Constructed Wetlands
Description:
Design and construction of wetland areas for water quality control. Available for graduate credit as WATR 654 .
Prerequisites:
WATR 389 (or concurrent registration) and Formal Admission to the CNR, or Instructor Consent
1 cr.
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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. May not earn credit in both WATR 462 and SOIL 462 . Available for graduate credit as WATR 662 .
Prerequisites:
CHEM 106 and either SOIL 364 or WATR 390 ; or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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WATR 482 - Assessment of Aquatic Systems
Description:
Assessment of anthropogenic pollution and disturbance in aquatic environments. Project-based application of physical, biological, and chemical methods used in assessing aquatic ecosystem health. Available for graduate credit as WATR 682 .
Prerequisites:
Both WATR 388 and WATR 390
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
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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. Available for graduate credit as WATR 683 .
Prerequisites:
WATR 353 , WATR 388 , BIOL 374 (or concurrent registration), CNR Summer Field Experience, and either CNR or biology major; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(I)
3 cr.
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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. Available for graduate credit as WATR 684 .
Prerequisites:
WATR 353 , WATR 388 , BIOL 374 , CNR Summer Field Experience, and either CNR or biology major; or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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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. 3 hrs lec per wk. May not earn credit in both WATR 487 and GEOL 487 . Available for graduate credit as WATR 687 .
Prerequisites:
CHEM 106 , GEOL 104 , NRES 250 , NRES 251 , and either CNR or biology major; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
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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. Available for graduate credit as WATR 688 .
Prerequisites:
Either BIOL 101 or BIOL 160 , WATR 388 , and either CNR or biology major; or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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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. 1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab per wk. Available for graduate credit as WATR 692 .
Prerequisites:
CHEM 248 , either WATR 390 or SOIL 364 , and either CNR or biology major; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
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WATR 493 - Advanced Hydrologic Analysis
Description:
Detailed analysis, prediction, and modeling of hydrologic phenomenon and land use impact using GIS and hydrologic statistical tools. Available for graduate credit as WATR 693 .
Prerequisites:
Both WATR 389 and WATR 391 ; Recommended: WATR 390
3 cr.
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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. Available for graduate credit as WATR 694 .
Typically Offered:
(II)
3 cr.
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