A: Students will study various areas within natural resource conservation and agriculture. Students will focus their studies on the following topics: natural resources and agriculture, history of forest conservation, introductory forest management, tree biology, tree identification, grassland & rangeland management, soil resources, and land management. Lectures, projects, research papers, and labs related to the topics will be part of the course requirements. Students will be exposed to career opportunities, environmental concerns, and related agricultural issues throughout the semester.
B: Students will study various areas within natural resource conservation and agriculture. Students will focus their studies on the following topics: history of wildlife conservation, game management, freshwater fisheries management, water use planning, and energy resources. Lectures, projects, research papers, and labs related to the topics will be part of the course requirements. Students will be exposed to career opportunities, environmental concerns, and related agricultural issues throughout the semester.