Course Listing For FANR

FANR(MARS) 1100. Natural Resources Conservation. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: NAT RES CONSERV.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 1100.
Introduction to the general principles and contemporary issues related to ecology and management of wildlife, fish, forests, and rangelands; natural resources recreation and tourism; conservation of water, wetlands, and soil resources; and renewable and non-renewable energy. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary to advance beyond the simplistic portrayal of environmental dilemmas offered by mass media and gain a firmer basis for environmental stewardship, responsible citizenship, and action on environmental issues.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

FANR(ECOL) 1200. Natural History of Georgia. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: NAT HIST GEORGIA.
An introduction to the science of natural history and exploration of the flora and fauna of the natural habitats of Georgia. Students will gain familiarity with the geography, geology, plant communities, and animals (focusing on vertebrates) of the three geographic regions of Georgia: Appalachians, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain as well as our coastal environments.
Offered fall semester every year.

FANR(GEOG) 2200. International Issues in Natural Resources and Conservation. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: INTL NAT RES & CONS.
Not open to students with credit in FANR 2100 or FORS 2100.
Introduction to international natural resource policy concentrating on endangered species, international trade, multiple land-use and conservation planning, eco-tourism, sustainability, and environmental education. Conservation continuum is explored from protectionist to utilitarian perspectives. Three case studies (Africa, Asia, Europe) are investigated to understand how policies affect areas they claim to protect.
Non-traditional format: This course is also offered through University System of Georgia Independent and Distance Learning (IDL).
Offered fall semester every year.

FANR 3000-3000L. Field Orientation, Measurements, and Sampling in Forestry and Natural Resources. 4 hours. 2 hours lecture and 8 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: FIELD MEAS.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 3000-3000L.
Prerequisite: (Enrollment in Professional Program of WSFR).
Introduction to equipment used in the field to navigate across the landscape and to measure a variety of natural resource attributes. Basic statistical sampling techniques will be reviewed and applied in the field to obtain information at a desired level of precision and statistical confidence level. Concepts will be presented in lecture and apply during field labs. Field data will be summarized and evaluated to create reports of field findings.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

(FANR)CRSS 3060-3060L. Soils and Hydrology. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: SOILS AND HYDROLOGY.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 3060-3060L.
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L.
Soil formation and morphology, physical and chemical properties, soil-water interactions, hydrologic processes and water balance in the landscape, and soil and water quality. Emphasis on landscape management of soil and water resources for both productivity and environmental quality.
Offered every year.

FANR 3200-3200L. Ecology of Natural Resources. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: ECOLOGY NAT RES.
Not open to students with credit in ECOL(BIOL) 3500-3500L.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1108-1108L.
Individual, population, community, and ecosystem processes that regulate the flora and fauna of forest and aquatic systems. The course will stress the application of ecological concepts for natural resource management. Laboratories will stress ecological applications to management of resources in Georgia.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

FANR 3300-3300D. Economics of Renewable Resources. 2 hours.
Oasis Title: ECON OF RENEW RES.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 3710-3710D.
An overview of theory, tools, and methods of economic analysis as applied to the broad range of renewable resources (forests, wildlife, fisheries, and water)to impart an understanding of the economic factors that influence management decisions and to introduce some tools used in analyzing these decisions. Economic and non-market concepts and methods used to analyze investments, problems, and issues of interest to resource managers will be covered.
Non-traditional format: Course will meet for seven weeks only. The lecture portion of this course will meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for one period. Discussion section will meet on Tuesday or Thursday for one period.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

FANR 3400-3400D. Society and Natural Resources. 2 hours.
Oasis Title: SOCIETY & NAT RES.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 3810-3810D.
An overview of the social, political, and ethical aspects of making natural resource management decisions; topics include natural resource conservation history, regulatory and legal issues, decision-making processes involving public and private stakeholders, the importance of human attitudes and values (human dimensions) in natural resource management, and professional and environmental ethics.
Non-traditional format: Course will meet for seven weeks only. The lecture portion of this course will meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for one period. Discussion section will meet on Tuesday or Thursday for one period.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

FANR 3800-3800L. Spatial Analysis of Natural Resources. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: SPATIAL ANALYSIS.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 3910-3910L.
Prerequisite: FORS 3000-3000L or FANR 3000-3000L.
Technologies and methods used to collect, manage, analyze, and display spatial information for natural resource management. Applications of geographic information systems, aerial photography, satellite remote sensing, and global positioning systems in forest planning, wildlife management, fisheries management, and water resource management.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

FANR 3900. Forestry and Natural Resources Internship. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Oasis Title: F & NR INTERNSHIP.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 3960.
Prerequisite: Permission of school.
Work for sixty to ninety days on at least three different professional-level assignments with a business, government agency or other professional organization. Repeatable for up to nine hours credit, only three of which may be counted toward graduation.
Non-traditional format: Internship.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

FANR 3910. Forestry and Natural Resources Practicum. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Oasis Title: NAT RES PRACTICUM.
Prerequisite: Permission of school.
Work in a professionally relevant position for a business, government agency, professional organization, or educational institution.
Non-traditional format: Practicum. Students earn one credit hour for each 100 hours of work experience. Written reports and/or oral presentation are required. Repeatable for up to nine hours credit, three of which can count toward graduation.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

(FANR)ANTH(BIOL)(ECOL)(EETH)(ENTO)(GEOL)(PATH)(PBIO) 4261. Museum of Natural History Internship. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. 7 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: MUS NAT HIST INTERN.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and permission of Museum of Natural History.
Supervised work experience with a natural history collection. Students will learn techniques and other procedures for curating materials in a collection of their choice under the direction of collection personnel.
Non-traditional format: Students will maintain regular, weekly work schedules totaling 7 hours per week under the supervision of faculty and other collection personnel associated with the Museum of Natural History.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

FANR(ANTH)(ECOL)(GEOG)(INTL)(RLST) 4271/6271. Field Studies in Natural Resources. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 10 hours credit.
Oasis Title: NAT RES FIELD STUDY.
Not open to students with credit in FORS(AAEC) 4271/6271.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Field studies to explore the management and conservation of natural resources with a focus on issues related to forestry, wildlife, ecology, recreation and tourism, geology, and/or coastal/water resources. The impact of humans on these resources will also be emphasized.
Non-traditional format: The course will include an extended field experience and series of lectures combined with seminars, presentations, and/or student projects.
Offered summer semester every year.

FANR(MARS) 4272/6272. Antarctica: The Fragile Continent. 3-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: ANTARCTICA.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 4272/6272.
The bio-physical context and human history of Antarctica, with a specific focus on their relevance to this unique and fragile continent's conservation and sustainable use.
Non-traditional format: This is designed as a study abroad course and thus the majority of hours will be conducted in an international field setting. However, contact hours will always exceed the minimum.
Not offered on a regular basis.

FANR 4350/6350. Conservation Genetics. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: CONSERV GENETICS.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 4350/6350.
Undergraduate prerequisite: (BIOL 1107-1107L and BIOL 1108-1108L and STAT 2000) or permission of major.
The theory of conservation genetics, the methods to sample and analyze genetic diversity and applications for the management of natural plant and animal populations.
Offered fall semester every year.

FANR 4500. Senior Project in Forestry and Natural Resources Management. 4 hours. 1 hour lecture and 1 hour lab per week.
Oasis Title: SR PROJ FOR AND NR.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 4750 or FORS 4730 or FANR 4600.
Prerequisite: FORS 3710-3710D or FANR 3300-3300D or FORS 4700/6700-4700L/6700L.
Advanced problems in forest resources management integrating all courses to date.
Non-traditional format: Remaining hours are scheduled by students to fulfill project requirements. Includes substantial field work.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

FANR 4600. Senior Thesis in Forestry and Natural Resources. 4 hours.
Oasis Title: SENIOR THESIS.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 4730 or FANR 4500 or FORS 4750.
Prerequisite: Permission of school.
Supervised research integrating material from courses in the student's field of study. Written and oral presentation of research results and their significance.
Non-traditional format: Students may attend some lectures offered in Senior Project in Forest Resources Management. Students meet with thesis advisor on arranged basis. Students schedule own laboratory and field work.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

(FANR)AAEC(ECOL)(EHSC) 4770H. The Business of Environmental Law (Honors). 3 hours.
Oasis Title: BUS ENV LAW.
Not open to students with credit in AAEC 4050/6050 or AAEC(EHSC) 4250/6250 or AAEC 4930/6930.
Prerequisite: Third-year student standing and (POLS 1101 or HIST 2111 or HIST 2112) and permission of Honors.
Discussion of economic and political choices regarding environmental quality that involve trade-offs. Environmental laws and regulatory actions that necessitate costly actions will be reviewed. The liability causes of action that create potential costs that affect business performance will also be discussed.
Offered spring semester every year.

FANR 4800/6800. Renewable Resources Policy. 2 hours.
Oasis Title: RENEW RES POLICY.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 4800/6800.
Undergraduate prerequisite: FORS 3710-3710D or FANR 3300-3300D or FORS 4700/6700-4700L/6700L or permission of school.
Renewable resource policy as a process, concentrating on analysis of laws and rules affecting the use and production of renewable natural resources. Topics of focus include property rights development with discussion given to private property resources, such as forests, common property resources such as wildlife and fish, and the evaluation of current policy issues.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

FANR 4920H. Honors Seminar in Natural Resources Ecology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: HON SEM NAT RES ECO.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 4920H.
Prerequisite: [ECOL(BIOL) 3500-3500L or FORS 3020-3020L or FANR 3200-3200L] and permission of school and permission of Honors.
Basic and applied ecological research, including scientific methodology, similarities and differences between basic and applied research, and specific topics (e.g., the relationship between environmental variation and biodiversity, population regulation in disturbed and undisturbed systems). Theoretical approaches to nature reserve design, randomness and pattern in natural systems.
Not offered on a regular basis.

FANR 5620/7620-5620L/7620L. GIS Applications for Natural Resources. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: GIS APP FOR NAT RES.
Undergraduate prerequisite: FORS 3910-3910L or FANR 3800-3800L.
The application of geographic information systems (GIS) for natural resource analysis and management taught entirely in a computer laboratory.
Non-traditional format: Students will interactively work through two one-hour lectures with the course instructor and complete separate laboratory assignments to build on these skills each week.
Offered spring semester every year.

FANR 5680/7680. Economic Perspectives on Natural Resource Issues. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ECON PERSP NATL RES.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 5680/7680.
Applications of economics to natural resource and environmental decision making. Topics include water, wildlife, forests, fisheries, land-use, sustainability, development, and uncertainty. Emphasis is on practical applications and case studies, stressing the value of interdisciplinary research and decision making.
Non-traditional format: Designed for non-economics majors.
Offered spring semester every year.

FANR 5690L/7690L. Natural Resource Management for Teachers. 3 hours. 1 hour lecture and 6 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: NAT RES MGMT TEACH.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1104 or BIOL1108-1108L or ECOL(BIOL) 3500-3500L.
Students will develop technical skills and increase content knowledge related to forestry and natural resources through learning experiences that involve hands-on activities in the classroom and the field. Completion of this course will build students� skills, knowledge, and confidence - vital attributes for a new teacher entering the classroom for the first time.
Non-traditional format: Local field trips.
Offered fall semester every year.

FANR 5850/7850. Natural Resources Law for Managers and Administrators. 4 hours.
Oasis Title: NAT RES LAW MG/ ADM.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 5820/7820.
Statutory, case law, and regulations concerning resource conservation, allocation, and development. Modern, systems-sensitive regulatory programs affecting natural resources administration analyzed. Examination of the division and nature of the functions of the judicial and executive branches of government.
Non-traditional format: Law library exercise requiring sixty or more hours per semester.
Offered spring semester every year.

FANR 5870/7870. Advanced Renewable Resources Policy Issues. 2 hours.
Oasis Title: ADV REN RES POL ISS.
Not open to students with credit in FANR 5870/7870.
Undergraduate prerequisite: POLS 1101 or FORS 4800/6800 or FANR 4800/6800.
Forestry issues and political processes. A general framework for analyzing current issues is developed and specific issues are analyzed each year.
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.

FANR 5900. Directed Readings or Projects in Forestry and Natural Resources. 1-5 hours. Repeatable for maximum 10 hours credit.
Oasis Title: DIRECTED STUDY.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 5920.
Prerequisite: Permission of school.
Individual study, including readings, research, or other projects, in a specialized area of forest resources, under the supervision of a faculty mentor.
Non-traditional format: All work is done outside of a classroom setting.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

FANR(FISH)(FORS)(NRRT)(WASR)(WILD) 5950. Special Topics in Forestry and Natural Resources. 1-4 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: SPECIAL TOPICS.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 5930.
Prerequisite: Permission of school.
Special-interest or experimental courses offered on a one-time basis. Course content will vary with each offering.
Non-traditional format: Lecture/lab hours will be determined by course instructor as appropriate to topic and credit hours assigned.
Not offered on a regular basis.

FANR 6750. Experimental Methods in Forestry and Natural Resources Research. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: EXP METH FOR AND NR.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 6750.
Prerequisite: STAT 6220.
Statistical procedures and computer software to collect, analyze, and interpret forest resources research data.
Offered fall semester every year.

FANR 7000. Master's Research. 1-18 hours. Repeatable for maximum 100 hours credit.
Oasis Title: MASTER'S RESEARCH.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 7000.
Prerequisite: Permission of school.
Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.
Non-traditional format: Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

FANR 7300. Master's Thesis. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 36 hours credit.
Oasis Title: MASTER'S THESIS.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 7300.
Prerequisite: Permission of school.
Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor.
Non-traditional format: Independent research and thesis preparation.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

FANR 7350. Social Science Research Methods in Natural Resources. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: SOC SCI RES METHODS.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 7350.
Prerequisite: Any statistics course.
Social science research techniques in natural resources management. Topics will include design and administration of mail, intercept, telephone and internet surveys, structured interviews, and focus group design. This course will incorporate psychological aspects, social theories, and statistical elements of research design and methodology.
Offered fall semester every year.

FANR 7750. The Science of Sustainability. 2 hours.
Oasis Title: SCI SUSTAINABILITY.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 7870.
Sustainability is everywhere. Despite its popularity, however, the concept of sustainability is difficult to define or operationalize. This seminar will investigate definitions of sustainability and the scientific basis for operationalizing the concept. We will focus on quantifiable metrics that might help determine if we are managing our natural resources sustainably.
Offered spring semester every even-numbered year.

FANR(AAEC) 7860. Natural Resource and Environmental Economics I. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: N RES & ENV ECON I.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 7860.
Prerequisite: AAEC 6580-6580L or ECON 8000.
Economic and physical concepts of scarcity, the impact of market and social factors on resource use, and the optimal management of renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Offered fall semester every year.

FANR 7900. Supervised Professional Practicum in Forestry and Natural Resources. 1-10 hours. Repeatable for maximum 40 hours credit.
Oasis Title: TEACHING PRACTICUM.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 7990.
Prerequisite: Permission of school.
University-level teaching, including the presentation of lectures and/or laboratory sessions under faculty supervision, at the masters level.
Non-traditional format: Students lecture in a classroom setting and meet with a faculty supervisor to discuss teaching technique.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

FANR 8000. Forestry and Natural Resources Seminar. 1-2 hours. Repeatable for maximum 4 hours credit.
Oasis Title: FOR AND NR SEMINAR.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 8000.
Prerequisite: Permission of school.
Fundamental and applied topics relating to multiple-use management of forests and wild land, including literature review and current advances.
Non-traditional format: Discussions scheduled as required.
Not offered on a regular basis.

FANR 8200. Scientific Research in Forestry and Natural Resources. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 8200.
Prerequisite: Permission of school.
Practical skills course for scientific researchers. The scientific method, research proposal writing and reviewing, oral presentations, and standards for good scientific conduct are emphasized.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

FANR 8300-8300L. Scientific Communication in Forestry and Natural Resources. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: SCI COMM FOR AND NR.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 8210-8210L.
Preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication and presentation of papers at scientific conferences. Preparation of individual manuscripts, figures, and tables; writing with clarity, brevity, and word economy; dealing with journal editors and reviewers; reviewing and editing manuscripts; preparing proposals for funding; presentation of oral and poster papers at scientific conferences; and preparation of visual aids.
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.

FANR 8400-8400L. Advanced Spatial Analysis for Natural Resources. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: ADV SPTL ANL NR.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 7210-7210L or FANR 7800-7800L.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Advanced theory and applications of spatial information technology and spatial analysis techniques in natural resources. Focus will be on addressing realistic problems within the field of natural resources, including in student's own research area.
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.

FANR 9000. Doctoral Research. 1-18 hours. Repeatable for maximum 150 hours credit.
Oasis Title: DOCTORAL RESEARCH.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 9000.
Prerequisite: Permission of school.
Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members.
Non-traditional format: Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

FANR 9200. Applied Research in Forestry and Natural Resources. 1-18 hours. Repeatable for maximum 70 hours credit.
Oasis Title: APPLIED RESEARCH.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 9210.
Prerequisite: Permission of school.
Individual guidance in the development of a significant project related to the student's major field of study. Preparation of a report meeting professional standards reviewed by a faculty committee.
Non-traditional format: Directed study.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

FANR 9300. Doctoral Dissertation. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 36 hours credit.
Oasis Title: DOCT DISSERTATION.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 9300.
Prerequisite: Permission of school.
Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor.
Non-traditional format: Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

FANR 9990. Supervised Professional Practicum in Forestry and Natural Resources. 1-10 hours. Repeatable for maximum 70 hours credit.
Oasis Title: TEACHING PRACTICUM.
Not open to students with credit in FORS 9990.
University-level teaching, including the presentation of lectures and/or laboratory sessions under faculty supervision, at the doctoral level.
Non-traditional format: Students lecture in a classroom setting and meet with a faculty supervisor to discuss teaching technique.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.