Summer 2013 MSANR Courses

All courses will be for the full summer term (June 3rd to August 9th, 2013), unless otherwise indicated.

Agricultural Economics (AGEC)

AGEC 751 - Strategic Management Issues in Agriculture (3) 
CRN:  30481               This course will run from May 13th to June 28th, 2013
Text: Concepts in Strategic Management and Business Policy: Toward Global Sustainability, 13th ed. ©2012. Authors:  Wheelen & Hunger; Prentice Hall  ISBN-10: 0132153351 | ISBN-13: 9780132153355 
Application of current strategic management techniques to agribusiness problems. Emphasis on viewing management from a broad organizational perspective through an integrated approach. The ability to assimilate and analyze information from all aspects of the organization (i.e. management, marketing, information systems, production, finance, accounting, etc.) to analyze complex problems, develop plans and propose recommendations on a top management perspective.
Instructor: Dr. Jeremy D’Antoni, UT Martin.

AGEC 780 – Project Management Issues in Agriculture (3)
CRN: 30482
Text: Project Management: Achieving Competitive Advantage; by J.K. Pinto, 3rd Edition, Pearson Publishers (2013). ISBN: 978-0132664158
Application of current project management techniques to agribusiness planning problems. Both the technical and social or human sides of the issues are emphasized and focus will be on how they can be integrated to achieve desired results.  Skills developed will include abilities to understand different types of projects and their unique characteristics, the impact of new technologies and globalization on business practices, and inclusion of all organizational levels in clearly defined recommendations.
Instructor: Dr. Scott Parrott, UT Martin

Natural Resources Management (NRM)

NRM 760 – Management of Interpretive Resources (3)
CRN: 30483
Texts: Interpretive Master Planning: Volume 1 - Strategies for the New Millennium (Paperback).  By John A. Veverka;  MuseumsEtc; ISBN-10: 1907697233; ISBN-13: 978-1907697234
Interpreting Our Heritage (4th edition, Paperback). By Freeman Tilden, R. Bruce Craig and Russell E. Dickenson; The University of North Carolina Press; ISBN-10: 0807858676;
ISBN-13: 978-0807858677
Principles of interpretation and an examination of the resources used for interpretive services. There will be an overview of the application of management principles to interpretive services.  Sociological concepts, relevant innovations, resource inventory, and master planning will be explored.  Emphasis will be placed on the role of interpretation to accomplish an organization’s mission. Same as PRAD 760.
Instructor: Dr. Philip Smartt, UT Martin.

Park and Recreation Administration (PRAD)

PRAD 760 – Management of Interpretive Resources (3)
CRN: 30484
Texts: Interpretive Master Planning: Volume 1 - Strategies for the New Millennium (Paperback).  By John A. Veverka;  MuseumsEtc; ISBN-10: 1907697233; ISBN-13: 978-1907697234
Interpreting Our Heritage (4th edition, Paperback). By Freeman Tilden, R. Bruce Craig and Russell E. Dickenson; The University of North Carolina Press; ISBN-10: 0807858676;
ISBN-13: 978-0807858677
Principles of interpretation and an examination of the resources used for interpretive services. There will be an overview of the application of management principles to interpretive services.  Sociological concepts, relevant innovations, resource inventory, and master planning will be explored.  Emphasis will be placed on the role of interpretation to accomplish an organization’s mission. Same as NRM 760.
Instructor: Dr. Philip Smartt, UT Martin.

Soil Science (SOIL)

SOIL 630 - Wetland Science (3)
CRN:  30485
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 M. Gale, UT Martin

Agriculture (AGRI)
AGRI 732 - International Travel Study (3)
CRN: 30486
International travel course to study topics in agriculture or natural resources. Requires travel to another country, oral and written reports.
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin

Research (AGRI)
AGRI 701-702 Master's Thesis (3, 1-3)
AGRI 701  CRN: 30487
AGRI 702  CRN: 30488
Thesis proposal and research; thesis writing, presentation, and defense. May repeat enrollment. P/N only.
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin

AGRI 791 Master’s Research Project in Agriculture (1-3)
CRN: 30489
A major research project associated with agriculture. 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 MSANR degree. P/N only.
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin

Research (NRM)
NRM 701-702 Master’s Thesis (3, 1-3)
NRM 701   CRN: 30490
NRM 702   CRN: 30491
Thesis proposal and research; thesis writing, presentation, and defense.  May repeat enrollment. P/N only.
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin

NRM 791 – Master’s Research Project in Natural Resources Management (1-3) 
CRN: 492
A major research project associated with natural resources management. 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 MSANR degree. P/N only.
Instructor: Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT Martin