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Nov 24, 2024
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NRES 100 - Principles of Natural Resources and Environmental Science (3 units)
General introduction to issues and topics related to natural resources, environmental sciences, conservation biology and hydrology.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or corequisite. Corequisite: MATH 126 or higher.
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to describe the flow of energy and matter through ecosystems; population and community ecology; and the biogeochemical cycles that connect air, water, soil and living organisms.
2. Students will be able to distinguish the basic tenets of environmental ethics and economics; and identify key U.S. environmental policies.
3. Students will be able to explain key components of fisheries, range, forestry and wildlife management.
4. Students will be able to demonstrate basic skills in map interpretation, spreadsheets, graphing and scientific references.
5. Students will be able to list and describe key features of the Truckee River watershed and the Great Basin ecosystem.
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