All courses will be for the full summer term (June 7th to August 13th), unless otherwise indicated.
AGED 770 – Program Development for Agricultural Mechanics Instruction (3)
CRN: 30391
Development of instruction and managerial competencies needed in conducting agricultural mechanics programs through an in-depth study of program components and activities related to each including skills development for FFA contest. (By permission of instructor only)
Instructor: Dr. Jimmy Butler, UT Martin
AGET 710 - Safety and Ergonomic Sciences in Agriculture (3)
CRN: 30279
Text: No required text.
Designing, fitting, adjusting equipment and tools to suit individuals so that agricultural tasks can be done safely, efficiently, productively, and without discomfort, pain, injury, and disability; includes comfort and well-being.
Instructor: Tim Prather, UT Extension
NRM 730 – Advanced Natural Resources Economics (3)
CRN: 30280
Text: Environmental and Natural Resources Economics, by Frank Ward. Published by Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0-13-113163-X (this is a paperback edition).
Economic principles associated with natural resource use and preservation. Emphasis on economic analysis and policy decision making tools for natural resources and non-market goods. Valuation techniques such as benefit cost analysis, willingness to pay, willingness to accept, hedonic pricing, travel cost models, intertemporal substitution and issues related to economic and social efficiency will be discussed.
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin.
AGRI 732 - International Travel Study (3)
CRN: 30281
International travel course to study topics in agriculture or natural resources. Requires travel to another country, oral and written reports.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
AGRI 701-702 Master's Thesis (3, 3)
AGRI 701 CRN: 30282
AGRI 702 CRN: 30283
Thesis proposal and research; thesis writing, presentation, and defense. May repeat enrollment. P/N only.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
AGRI 791 Research/Internship in Agriculture (1-3)
CRN: 30284
This will be either: 1) a major research project associated with agriculture, agricultural engineering technology, agricultural economics, or natural resources management; or 2) a supervised work experience in agriculture, agricultural engineering technology, agricultural economics, or natural resources management for a minimum of three months (requires weekly reporting from student and a final report from the immediate supervisor). Research projects shall include: A review of literature, data collection methodology, data presentation, and a final written report. May repeat enrollment. No more than three semester hours credit will be counted toward requirements for the MSAOM or MSANR degree. P/N only.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
NRM 701-702 Master’s Thesis (3, 3)
NRM 701 CRN: 30285
NRM 702 CRN: 30286
Thesis proposal and research; thesis writing, presentation, and defense. May repeat enrollment. P/N only.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
NRM 791 – Research/Internship in Natural Resources Management (1-3)
CRN: 30287
This will be either: 1) a major research project associated with natural resources management; or 2) a supervised work experience in natural resources management for a minimum of three months (requires weekly reporting from a student and a final report from the immediate supervisor). Research projects shall include: a review of literature, data collection methodology, data presentation, and a final written report. May repeat enrollment. No more than three semester hours credit will be counted toward requirements for the ANRSM degree.
Instructor: Dr. Timothy N. Burcham, UT Martin
CRN: 30522
Text: No required text (will use materials available online)
An introduction to the conservation and management of wetland environments. Emphasis will be placed on the role of wetlands in maintaining water quality and strategies for multiple use management of wetland resources. Students will become familiar with basic and applied concepts in hydrology, soils, and vegetation of both constructed and natural wetlands. Prereq: CHEM 111 or 121, BIOL 120 or 140, or consent of the instructor. It is the assumption of the instructor that a student has a basic understanding of biological chemistry, for example the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
Instructor: Dr. Paula Gale, UT Martin
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