Jul 03, 2024  
Spring 2021 Catalog 
    
Spring 2021 Catalog FINAL VERSION - Closed for Revisions

Course Descriptions



 

 

Music Education

  
  • MUED 201 - Introduction to Music Education


    Description:
    Introduction to philosophy of music education. Prominent methods of music education, lesson planning, and approaches to classroom instruments will be covered in an interactive format including peer teaching. Class meets 2 hrs per week; requires 15 total hours of K-12 school music class observation outside of course time.

    Typically Offered:
    Fall and Spring

    1 cr.

  
  • MUED 323 - General Music Methods


    Description:
    Theory and application of general music teaching skills in primary, intermediate grades, and secondary school.

    Prerequisites:
    MUED 201  or Instructor Consent

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 324 - Elementary School Instrumental Music Teaching Techniques


    Description:
    Theory and application of instrumental teaching skills in primary and intermediate grades; relationship to public school music and general curriculum; classroom observation. Participate in campus band or orchestra as a laboratory experience for this course.

    Prerequisites:
    Both MUED 201  and MUS 156 , or Instructor Consent. For music major/minors only.

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 325 - Choral Teaching Techniques


    Description:
    Methods, materials and curricular organization of choral music in junior and senior high schools; teaching and rehearsal strategies. Students will participate in campus choir as a laboratory experience for this course.

    Prerequisites:
    MUED 201 , MUS 322 , MUS 394 , or Instructor Consent. For music majors/minors only.

    Typically Offered:
    Fall and Spring

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 326 - Secondary School Instrumental Music Teaching Techniques


    Description:
    Methods, materials, curricular organization, and teaching strategies for instrumental music in high school. Participate in campus band or orchestra as a laboratory experience for this course.

    Prerequisites:
    MUED 324  or Instructor Consent. For music major/minors only.

    Typically Offered:
    Fall and Spring

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 327 - Marching Band Methods and Leadership


    Description:
    Methods, materials, techniques, organization, and field experiences associated with marching band instruction and pedagogy. Available for graduate credit as MUED 527 .

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 381 - Music in the Elementary School


    Description:
    Theory, techniques, teaching skills in primary and intermediate grades; music fundamentals for each grade; aims and content of public school music in relation to general curriculum. Does not count toward music major/minor.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: ART

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 383 - Music Education Workshop


    Description:
    Materials, methods, and curricular developments in music education and performance pedagogy. Subtitle will designate area and prerequisites. Available for graduate credit as MUED 583 .

    1-3 cr.

  
  • MUED 384 - Suzuki Talent Education Pedagogy


    Description:
    Foundations of Suzuki Talent Education philosophy and pedagogical system as a practical approach to developing musical ability in children; pedagogical skills to establish a positive learning environment; discussion, observation and video materials. Individual music performance not required. (May be registered with SAA). Available for graduate credit as MUED 584 .

    1 cr.

  
  • MUED 385 - Suzuki Workshop I


    Description:
    Apply techniques and repertoire of Suzuki method at the elementary level; individual performance and observation of children required. (May be registered with SAA). Available for graduate credit as MUED 585 .

    Prerequisites:
    MUED 384  or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 386 - Suzuki Workshop II


    Description:
    (Sec 1, violin; Sec 2, piano) Apply techniques and repertoire of Suzuki method beyond the elementary level; individual performance and observation of children required. (May be registered with SAA). Available for graduate credit as MUED 586 .

    Prerequisites:
    MUED 385  or Instructor Consent

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 387 - Survey of Suzuki Talent Education


    Description:
    Study Suzuki talent education philosophy and repertoire and apply to teaching at designated levels including performance and observation of children. (May register with SAA). Sec 1-Level I, may repeat once for credit; Sec 2-Level II; Sec 3-Level III; Sec 4-Level IV; Sec 5-Level V; Sec 6-Level VI; Sec 7-Level VII; Sec 8-Level VIII. Available for graduate credit as MUED 587 .

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 388 - Integrative Music Education


    Description:
    Overview of the profession of music education as an integrative broad practice, and emphasizes critical pedagogy within the field. Promotes readiness, a better understanding of certification, and continued best practices within the professional field of music education, including resume building, interview practice, and online professional presentation of your present music teaching practices and skills. Must be available for a daily morning practicum block in the local public schools. Available for graduate credit as MUED 588 .

    Prerequisites:
    Both MUED 201  and MUED 323  

    2-3 cr.

  
  • MUED 389 - Principles of Adult and Continuing Music Education


    Description:
    Needs and characteristics of adult learners in music; strategies to develop learning and performance enterprises in community settings. Available for graduate credit as MUED 589 .

    Prerequisites:
    MUED 201  or Instructor Consent

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 390 - Music for Exceptional Children


    Description:
    How to use music with children who are mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, or gifted, or who have visual, hearing, speech, or motor impairments; techniques and materials.

    Prerequisites:
    Both MUED 323  and EDUC 351  

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 398 - Student Teaching in Music


    Description:
    Observation and teaching in elementary and/or secondary classroom under guidance of cooperating teachers and university faculty.

    Prerequisites:
    Concurrent registration in MUED 400 ; completion of music major, DPI, and education requirements

    4-12 cr. pass/fail

  
  • MUED 400 - Seminar on Teaching


    Description:
    Structured group discussion on aspects of teaching and professional portfolio development.

    Prerequisites:
    Concurrent registration in either MUED 398  or MUED 498  

    Typically Offered:
    Not currently offered

    1 cr. pass/fail

  
  • MUED 425 - Survey of Instrumental Literature


    Description:
    Selection and reading of solo and ensemble literature for junior and senior high school; for the experienced teacher. Available for graduate credit as MUED 625 .

    Typically Offered:
    Not currently offered

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 427 - Workshop in Jazz Pedagogy


    Description:
    Jazz teaching methods; techniques for elementary/secondary education. Available for graduate credit as MUED 627 .

    Typically Offered:
    Not currently offered

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 451 - Pedagogy of Rhythm


    Description:
    Advanced techniques in rhythm instruction. Available for graduate credit as MUED 651 .

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 465 - Literature of Suzuki Talent Education I


    Description:
    (Sec 1, violin; Sec 2, piano) Survey performance and teaching literature; graded performance and technical materials; leads to advanced level training. Ability to demonstrate musical/technical concepts required. (May be registered with SAA). Available for graduate credit as MUED 665 .

    Prerequisites:
    MUED 385  or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 466 - Literature of Suzuki Talent Education II


    Description:
    (Sec 1, violin; Sec 2, piano) Continuation of MUED 465 . (May be registered with SAA). Available for graduate credit as MUED 666 .

    Prerequisites:
    MUED 465  or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 486 - Theory and Practice of Instrumental Repair, Adjustment, and Maintenance I


    Description:
    Beginning and intermediate brass and woodwind repair, focusing on cleaning, dent work, soldering, replacing pads, and locating leaks. Available for graduate credit as MUED 686 .

    Typically Offered:
    Summer only

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 487 - Theory and Practice of Instrumental Repair, Adjustment, and Maintenance II


    Description:
    Advanced brass and woodwind repair, focusing on cleaning, dent work, soldering, locating leaks, replacing/re-setting pads, cork work, tenon joint repair, and replacing springs. Available for graduate credit as MUED 687 .

    Prerequisites:
    MUED 486  

    Typically Offered:
    Summer

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 488 - Theory and Practice of String Instrument Repair, Adjustment, and Maintenance


    Description:
    Beginning and intermediate orchestral string repair, focusing on tuning peg adjustment, string replacement, crack and seam repair, bridge cutting and installation, installing new soundposts, and varnish tough-up. Available for graduate credit as MUED 688 .

    Typically Offered:
    Summer

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 498 - Intern Teaching


    Description:
    Structured field experiences in approved school programs. Interns are certified by DPI and are employed under contract with schools to design, deliver, and assess instructional programs in grades n-k-12.

    Prerequisites:
    Concurrent registration in MUED 400 . Complete all methods courses and 75% content courses in appropriate major.

    4-12 cr. pass/fail

  
  • MUED 527 - Marching Band Methods and Leadership


    Description:
    Methods, materials, techniques, organization, and field experiences associated with marching band instruction and pedagogy. Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 327 .

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 583 - Music Education Workshop


    Description:
    Materials, methods, and curricular developments in music education and performance pedagogy. Subtitle will designate area and prerequisites. Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 383 .

    1-3 cr.

  
  • MUED 584 - Suzuki Talent Education Pedagogy


    Description:
    Foundations of Suzuki Talent Education philosophy and pedagogical system as a practical approach to developing musical ability in children; pedagogical skills to establish a positive learning environment; discussion, observation and video materials. Individual music performance not required. (May be registered with SAA). Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 384 .

    1 cr.

  
  • MUED 585 - Suzuki Workshop I


    Description:
    Apply techniques and repertoire of Suzuki method at the elementary level; individual performance and observation of children required. (May be registered with SAA). Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 385 .

    Prerequisites:
    MUED 584  or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 586 - Suzuki Workshop II


    Description:
    (Sec 1, violin; Sec 2, piano) Apply techniques and repertoire of Suzuki method beyond the elementary level; individual performance and observation of children required. (May be registered with SAA). Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 386 .

    Prerequisites:
    MUED 585  or Instructor Consent

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 587 - Survey of Suzuki Talent Education


    Description:
    Study Suzuki talent education philosophy and repertoire and apply to teaching at designated levels including performance and observation of children. (May register with SAA). Sec 1-Level I, may repeat once for credit; Sec 2-Level II; Sec 3-Level III; Sec 4-Level IV; Sec 5-Level V; Sec 6-Level VI; Sec 7-Level VII; Sec 8-Level VIII. Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 387 .

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 588 - Integrative Music Education


    Description:
    Overview of the profession of music education as an integrative broad practice, and emphasizes critical pedagogy within the field. Promotes readiness, a better understanding of certification, and continued best practices within the professional field of music education, including resume building, interview practice, and online professional presentation of your present music teaching practices and skills. Must be available for a daily morning practicum block in the local public schools. Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 388 .

    2-3 cr.

  
  • MUED 589 - Principles of Adult and Continuing Music Education


    Description:
    Needs and characteristics of adult learners in music; strategies to develop learning and performance enterprises in community settings. Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 389 .

    Prerequisites:
    MUED 201  or Instructor Consent

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 625 - Survey of Instrumental Literature


    Description:
    Selection and reading of solo and ensemble literature for junior and senior high school; for the experienced teacher. Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 425 .

    Typically Offered:
    Not currently offered

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 627 - Workshop in Jazz Pedagogy


    Description:
    Jazz teaching methods; techniques for elementary/secondary education. Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 427 .

    Typically Offered:
    Not currently offered

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 651 - Pedagogy of Rhythm


    Description:
    Advanced techniques in rhythm instruction. Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 451 .

    Prerequisites:
    Admission to the MME Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 665 - Literature of Suzuki Talent Education I


    Description:
    (Sec 1, violin; Sec 2, piano) Survey performance and teaching literature; graded performance and technical materials; leads to advanced level training. Ability to demonstrate musical/technical concepts required. (May be registered with SAA). Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 465 .

    Prerequisites:
    MUED 585  or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 666 - Literature of Suzuki Talent Education II


    Description:
    (Sec 1, violin; Sec 2, piano) Continuation of MUED 665 . (May be registered with SAA). Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 466 .

    Prerequisites:
    MUED 665  or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 686 - Theory and Practice of Instrumental Repair, Adjustment, and Maintenance I


    Description:
    Beginning and intermediate brass and woodwind repair, focusing on cleaning, dent work, soldering, replacing pads, and locating leaks. Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 486 .

    Typically Offered:
    Summer only

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 687 - Theory and Practice of Instrumental Repair, Adjustment, and Maintenance II


    Description:
    Advanced brass and woodwind repair, focusing on cleaning, dent work, soldering, locating leaks, replacing/re-setting pads, cork work, tenon joint repair, and replacing springs. Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 487 .

    Prerequisites:
    MUED 686  

    Typically Offered:
    As needed

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 688 - Theory and Practice of String Instrument Repair, Adjustment, and Maintenance


    Description:
    Beginning and intermediate orchestral string repair, focusing on tuning peg adjustment, string replacement, crack and seam repair, bridge cutting and installation, installing new soundposts, and varnish tough-up. Available for undergraduate credit as MUED 488 .

    Typically Offered:
    As needed

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 701 - Philosophy of Music Education I: Historical Perspectives


    Description:
    Historical philosophical foundations of American music education. Explore the how contemporary practices of music education came to be through various lenses regarding the function and purpose of music learning in current school systems and general culture.

    Prerequisites:
    Admission to the MME Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 702 - Philosophy of Music Education II: Sociological and Psychological Perspectives


    Description:
    Current philosophical foundations of American music education. Explore and reexamine contemporary practices of music education through various lenses regarding the function and purpose of music learning in current school systems and general culture.

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 710 - Theory for Junior and Senior High Schools


    Description:
    Latest teaching approaches for music theory including teaching machines, tape machine learning, programmed learning, and research applications, laboratory and reading projects.

    Typically Offered:
    Not currently offered

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 723 - Music Literature for Junior and Senior High Schools


    Description:
    Select and present classic and modern literature for young people; styles and form and their implications for teaching.

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 751 - Pedagogical Techniques for Music Teachers


    Description:
    Designed to assist the experienced teacher.

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 752 - Pedagogical Techniques for Music Teachers - Violin


    Description:
    Designed to assist the experienced teacher.

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 753 - Pedagogical Techniques for Music Teachers - Low Strings


    Description:
    Designed to assist the experienced teacher.

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 756 - Pedagogical Techniques for Music Teachers - Clarinet


    Description:
    Designed to assist the experienced teacher.

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 758 - Pedagogical Techniques for Music Teachers - Trumpet


    Description:
    Designed to assist the experienced teacher.

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 759 - Pedagogical Techniques for Music Teachers - Horn


    Description:
    Designed to assist the experienced teacher.

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 760 - Pedagogical Techniques for Music Teachers - Low Brass


    Description:
    Designed to assist the experienced teacher.

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 761 - Pedagogical Techniques for Music Teachers - Percussion


    Description:
    Designed to assist the experienced teacher.

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 762 - Pedagogical Techniques for Music Teachers - Guitar


    Description:
    Designed to assist the experienced teacher.

    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 780 - Performance Capstone Recital


    Description:
    The goal of this course is to provide a culminating performance opportunity for the graduate student to record a public performance of their master’s level work.

    Prerequisites:
    Admission to the MME Program, and concurrent registration in Graduate Applied Instruction

    1 cr.

  
  • MUED 786 - Seminar in Music Education I


    Description:
    Aesthetic and philosophical foundations of music education; current trends in educational thought and their implications for music education.

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 787 - Seminar in Music Education II


    Description:
    Psychological foundations of music education; develop teaching objectives; current trends in methodology.

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 788 - Seminar in Music Education III


    Description:
    Aesthetics, philosophical and practical foundations of Suzuki talent education, its techniques and teaching objectives.

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 791 - Piano Pedagogy


    Description:
    Effective skills in private and class piano; discuss and perform piano literature; observe class and private instruction.

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 792 - Voice Pedagogy


    Description:
    Vocal teaching methods.

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 793 - Woodwind Pedagogy


    Description:
    Methods of teaching woodwind instruments and specific problems of each instrument.

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 794 - Brass Pedagogy


    Description:
    Methods of teaching brass instruments and specific problems of each instrument.

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 795 - Percussion Pedagogy


    Description:
    Percussion literature and reference material including method books, textbooks, and publisher sources.

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 796 - String Pedagogy


    Description:
    Techniques employed by master string teachers of the past and present, including literature and music available for string instruction at all levels, in both private and class situations.

    3 cr.

  
  • MUED 797 - Performance, Methods, and Materials


    2 cr.

  
  • MUED 799 - Thesis


    2-6 cr.


National Student Exchange Program

  

Natural Resources

  
  • NRES 100 - Natural Resource Careers Workshop


    Description:
    Explore concepts and careers in natural resource management and environmental protection. Held at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station.

    Typically Offered:
    (SUM)

    1 cr.

  
  • NRES 110 - Environmental Management for Homeowners


    Description:
    Practical, economical, environmentally sound considerations of water supply and quality; home and garden management; urban wildlife and forestry; waste disposal; energy conservation, landscaping, air quality.

    2 cr.

  
  • NRES 120 - Orientation to Campus Life


    Description:
    Developmental, individual, recreational, and educational activities that lead to a smooth transition to college life. Orientation topics include: student involvement, residence life, student support opportunities, and recreation.

    Prerequisites:
    Participation in a 3-day outdoor adventure program prior to 1st semester at UW-Stevens Point

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: WLN

    1 cr.

  
  • NRES 150 - People, Resources and the Biosphere


    Description:
    Global resource and environmental problems from a historic, socioeconomic, and biological perspective.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: ER, SS; AAS: SER

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    3 cr.

  
  • NRES 151 - Ecological Basis for Natural Resource Management


    Description:
    Basic principles of ecology and application of those principles to the management of natural resources.

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    3 cr.

  
  • NRES 200 - Introduction to Sustainable Communities


    Description:
    Examine community within the framework of sustainability science and community development and explore the social, economic, political, and environmental dimensions of sustainability. Concepts covered include resilience, adaptive capacity, vulnerability, adaptive cycles, and transformations; introduce systems thinking and trans-disciplinary and collaborative approaches to problem-solving.

    Prerequisites:
    Sophomore standing or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    Fall and Spring

    3 cr.

  
  • NRES 210 - Safety Instructor Certification


    Description:
    How to teach courses in boating, hunter, and snowmobile safety, as prescribed by Dept of Natural Resources; related ethics and public controversies. Subtitle will designate area of certification. May be repeated for up to 3 credits with different subtitles.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    1 cr.

  
  • NRES 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 NRES 220 and WATR 220 .

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: ER

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    3 cr.

  
  • NRES 250 - Introduction to Fisheries, Forestry and Wildlife Resources


    Description:
    Integrated introduction to principles/practices of fisheries, forestry and wildlife management, including production of goods and services while maintaining ecosystem integrity and functions; contemporary issues.

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    4 cr.

  
  • NRES 251 - Introduction to Soil and Water Resources


    Description:
    Integrated concepts of soil and water resources at the landscape level. Physical, chemical, and biological interactions relating to watershed processes and response to land use and management.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 107  or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    4 cr.

  
  • NRES 281 - Introduction to Recreation and Parks


    Description:
    Introduction to recreation theory and practice. Techniques for developing, leading, and assessing recreation programs for participants of different ages, abilities, and backgrounds in a variety of outdoor settings.

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    3 cr.

  
  • NRES 301 - Foundations of Environmental Education I


    Description:
    Conceptual and philosophical basis for and goals of environmental ed; analysis of instructional materials; knowledge of learners; strategies for developing/implementing environmental ed programs; observe instruction. Available for graduate credit as NRES 501 .

    Prerequisites:
    Junior standing, and one of the following: CNR Major, Biology Major, or Environmental Education and Interpretation Certificate Student; or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    3 cr.

  
  • NRES 302 - Foundations of Environmental Education II


    Description:
    Apply environmental ed theory, philosophy, goals. Survey and use of environmental ed methods and resources. Develop, apply, and evaluate instructional plans and materials in formal/informal settings. In field professional development & career opportunities. Available for graduate credit as NRES 502 .

    Prerequisites:
    Either NRES 301  or NRES 370  

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

  
  • NRES 305 - Inclusive Practices for Outdoor Professionals


    Description:
    Recommended practices for engaging diverse constituents in natural resource settings. Consideration of benefits and challenges of inclusive, equitable site design and program delivery. Available for graduate credit as NRES 505 .

    2 cr.

  
  • NRES 310 - Environmental Education Teaching Methods


    Description:
    Strategies for teaching K-12 students about the environment using effective educational methods. Topics include environmental values and teaching problem-solving skills. Meets DPI certification requirement in environmental ed in conjunction with GEOG 339 from UWEX (correspondence). Available for graduate credit as NRES 510 .

    1 cr.

  
  • NRES 320 - Natural Resources Public Relations and Social Science


    Description:
    Theory, methods, and practice of natural resources social science including theoretical and practical stakeholder involvement and conflict resolution. Focus on developing skills in data collection and analysis and reporting. Available for graduate credit as NRES 520 .

    3 cr.

  
  • NRES 323 - International Resource Management


    Description:
    Status and trends concerning the world’s renewable natural resources with emphasis on ecological, socioeconomic and other factors influencing their management; role of natural resources in developing countries and international efforts devoted to their safeguarding and amelioration. Includes seminar on specific resource issues, countries or world regions. Available for graduate credit as NRES 523 .

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

  
  • NRES 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 NRES 324 and WATR 324 .

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: ER

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

  
  • NRES 335 - Turf Management


    Description:
    Turf grass selection, establishment, and management for parks, lawns and other recreational land uses. 1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab. Available for graduate credit as NRES 535 .

    Prerequisites:
    CNR Summer Field Experience and/or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    Not currently offered; (I)

    2 cr.

  
  • NRES 336 - Integrated Pest Management Workshop


    Description:
    Recognition of weeds, insects, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and other problems of agricultural and horticultural field crops.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    1 cr.

  
  • NRES 340 - Sustainability Concepts


    Description:
    Examine environmental, economic and societal elements of sustainability to build content knowledge. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as NRES 540 .

    1-3 cr.

  
  • NRES 341 - Introduction to Sustainable Energy Policy


    Description:
    Weigh the environmental, economic, technical, scientific, and social issues surrounding conventional and renewable energy resources including coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, biofuels, biomass, wind, hydropower, solar, geothermal, etc. Critically examine energy policy at the international, federal, and state levels; introduce tools for interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to solve energy challenges. Available for graduate credit as NRES 541 .

    Prerequisites:
    Junior standing or Instructor Consent

    3 cr

  
  • NRES 350 - American Indian Reserved Treaty Rights


    Description:
    Technological, social, and economic aspects of hunting, gathering, and fishing rights; emphasis on current Wisconsin Chippewa experience.

    3 cr.

  
  • NRES 358 - Biodiversity and Conservation Biology on the Web


    Description:
    Explore background information, discuss importance, research issues, investigate threats, review values, and examine solutions in biodiversity and conservation biology. Also effects of economics, education, politics, lifestyle. Available for graduate credit as NRES 558 .

    Prerequisites:
    On-campus students need Instructor Consent

    1 cr.

  
  • NRES 365 - Environmental Policy


    Description:
    Evaluate and apply a variety of environmental policy tools and methods to address natural resource and environmental problems/issues. Available for graduate credit as NRES 665 .

    Prerequisites:
    NRES 200  or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • NRES 367 - Park Interpretation


    Description:
    Skills for interpreting a park or other recreational site to visitors. Practice in preparing and presenting interpretive talks and walks.

    Prerequisites:
    CNR or Biology major, or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    2 cr.

  
  • NRES 368 - Oral Interpretation Methods


    Description:
    Principles and verbal techniques to relate the values of natural history and cultural features to visitors at parks, recreation areas, museums, and other institutions; walks, talks, and programming. Available for graduate credit as NRES 568 .

    Prerequisites:
    One of the following: CNR Major, Biology Major, or Environmental Education and Interpretation Certificate Student; or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    3 cr.

  
  • NRES 369 - Interpretive Media


    Description:
    Principles and practice of design; write and produce interpretive publications; trail and wayside interpretive panels; exhibits for parks, nature centers, other facilities. Includes desktop publishing and other digital technologies used to create interpretive media. Available for graduate credit as NRES 569 .

    Prerequisites:
    Either NRES 367  or NRES 368  (or concurrent registration)

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    4 cr.

  
  • NRES 370 - Introduction to Environmental Study and Education


    Description:
    Natural, social, economic factors influencing environmental quality; ecological relationships/principles and their relation to population growth, pollution, resource allocation and depletion, conservation, technology, and urban/rural planning. Overview of K-12 environmental ed content and methods. Fulfills Wis. teacher certification in environmental ed. Not open to CNR majors/minors. Available for graduate credit as NRES 570 .

    Prerequisites:
    Admission to the School of Education or Instructor Consent

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: ER

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    3 cr.

  
  • NRES 372 - Resource Economics


    Description:
    Fundamental economic concepts and how they apply to resource use; traditional and revised land use theories; problems of land policy management. Available for graduate credit as NRES 572 .

    Prerequisites:
    One of the following: BIOL 101 , BIOL 130  or BIOL 160 ; and both NRES 150  and NRES 151 ; or Instructor Consent

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: IS

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    3 cr.

  
  • NRES 373 - Agronomy, Agriculture and Environment


    Description:
    Morphology and management of grain, forage and other crops in agricultural enterprises. Role of crops in causing environmental problems and in providing potential solutions. Includes a focused section on integrated pest management. Available for graduate credit as NRES 573 .

    Prerequisites:
    CNR Summer Field Experience or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    Fall

    4 cr.

  
  • NRES 374 - Environmental Interpretation Practicum


    Description:
    Practice planning and implementing interpretation programs, facilities, signage, exhibits, and publications for nature centers and park visitors. One 6-hr day per wk at Schmeeckle Reserve. Available for graduate credit as NRES 574 .

    Prerequisites:
    Either NRES 368  or NRES 369  (or concurrent registration), and one of the following: CNR Major, Biology Major, or Environmental Education and Interpretation Certificate Student; or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    3 cr.

 

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