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PWS 417

Rangeland Planning and GIS

Plant and Wildlife Sciences College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Development of a multiple-use natural resource plan for watershed forestry, recreation, wildlife, and livestock. Policies that govern planning and conflict resolution.

When Taught

Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

3

Recommended

PWS 215, 225, 350

Title

Stewardship and Professional Judgement

Learning Outcome

Identify and articulate stewardship for the creation as a basis for professional judgment. 

Title

Analytical Thinking

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate ability to apply the scientific method and analytical thinking to ecological and management issues.

Title

Ecological Processes

Learning Outcome

Apply an understanding of ecological processes to wildland management