FRS 5073 Sp<strong>at</strong>ial St<strong>at</strong>istics3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: FRS 5113 and FRS 5043. This is ananalytical, problem-based course th<strong>at</strong> explores the field<strong>of</strong> sp<strong>at</strong>ial st<strong>at</strong>istics. In lectures and labor<strong>at</strong>ory exercisesstudents will use st<strong>at</strong>istical tools to determine p<strong>at</strong>terns<strong>of</strong> sp<strong>at</strong>ial variability across a wide variety <strong>of</strong> d<strong>at</strong>a sets.Some <strong>of</strong> the topics th<strong>at</strong> will be explored includeuniversal kriging, cokriging, inverse distanceweighting, trend surface analyses, and threedimensional analysis for terrain and surface modeling.FRS 5083 Digital Photogrammetry3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: FRS 5113, SIS 3814, and FRS 5063. Imagemosaicing, digital orthophoto cre<strong>at</strong>ion, aerialtriangul<strong>at</strong>ion, single image and block triangul<strong>at</strong>ion,ground control, digital terrain modeling extraction,orthorectific<strong>at</strong>ion, and mono and stereo terrain modelediting.FRS 5093 D<strong>at</strong>a Base Design and Management3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: FRS 5113 and SIS 3814. This course isdesigned to provide a comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong>d<strong>at</strong>abase management systems. Particular emphasiswill be placed on the management <strong>of</strong> sp<strong>at</strong>ial d<strong>at</strong>a andassoci<strong>at</strong>ed applic<strong>at</strong>ions. Logical vector and raster d<strong>at</strong>astructure organiz<strong>at</strong>ion, analysis, and design will beinvestig<strong>at</strong>ed in depth. Rel<strong>at</strong>ional d<strong>at</strong>abase systems andobject oriented d<strong>at</strong>abases will both be studied. D<strong>at</strong>abasedesign techniques using entity-rel<strong>at</strong>ionship diagramsfor d<strong>at</strong>a modeling will be introduced as well asd<strong>at</strong>abase access and manipul<strong>at</strong>ion using structurequery language (SQL).FRS 5102 Research Methods2 credits: 2 hours lectureIntroduction to the conceptual and technical aspects <strong>of</strong>research. Topics include the scientific method, sciencereasoning, liter<strong>at</strong>ure searching, scientific writing, andethics.FRS 5113 St<strong>at</strong>istics in Research I3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryFundamental concepts and applic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> st<strong>at</strong>isticswith focus on n<strong>at</strong>ural resources. Probability anddistribution theory; estim<strong>at</strong>ion and hypothesis testsinvolving one parameter; hypothesis tests involvingtwo parameters; simple and multiple linear regression.Use <strong>of</strong> st<strong>at</strong>istical s<strong>of</strong>tware.FRS 5123 St<strong>at</strong>istics in Research II3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisite: FRS 5113 or permission <strong>of</strong> instructor.Essential concepts and applic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> st<strong>at</strong>istics withfocus on n<strong>at</strong>ural resources. Analysis <strong>of</strong> variance;multiple range tests; analysis <strong>of</strong> covariance; higherorder experimental designs; c<strong>at</strong>egorical d<strong>at</strong>a; non-linearregression. Use <strong>of</strong> st<strong>at</strong>istical s<strong>of</strong>tware.FRS 5133 Wildlife-Habit<strong>at</strong> Rel<strong>at</strong>ionships3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: One course in wildlife ecology orpermission <strong>of</strong> instructor. Advanced concepts inwildlife-habit<strong>at</strong> rel<strong>at</strong>ionships. Combines study <strong>of</strong>n<strong>at</strong>ural history and ecological theory to investig<strong>at</strong>e anddiscuss wildlife-habit<strong>at</strong> concepts.FRS 5143 Landscape Ecology3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: One course in ecology or permission <strong>of</strong>instructor. Advanced concepts associ<strong>at</strong>ed withlandscape ecology. Study <strong>of</strong> sp<strong>at</strong>ial vari<strong>at</strong>ion inlandscapes <strong>at</strong> a variety <strong>of</strong> scales. Includes biophysicaland societal causes and consequences <strong>of</strong> landscapeheterogeneity.FRS 5153 Wildlife Popul<strong>at</strong>ion Analysis andManagement3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryIntroduction to the techniques used in the analysis,interpret<strong>at</strong>ion, and management <strong>of</strong> wildlifepopul<strong>at</strong>ions. Measures <strong>of</strong> abundance, dispersal,fecundity and mortality, popul<strong>at</strong>ion modeling,competition and pred<strong>at</strong>ion, and the management <strong>of</strong>rare species and their habit<strong>at</strong>s are discussed in detail.FRS 5203 Human Dimensions in N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources3 credits: 3 hours lectureFound<strong>at</strong>ions for understanding human-n<strong>at</strong>uralresource rel<strong>at</strong>ionships. Development <strong>of</strong> a theoreticalunderstanding <strong>of</strong> the importance <strong>of</strong> viewing humans aspart <strong>of</strong> the n<strong>at</strong>ural resource decision making process.FRS 5223 Forest Ecosystem Ecology3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisites: Gradu<strong>at</strong>e st<strong>at</strong>us and one course inecology. Advance study into the structure and function<strong>of</strong> forest ecosystems including current and foundingtheories on energy flow, nutrient cycling, temporalchange in and disturbance <strong>of</strong> ecosystems, landscapeand sp<strong>at</strong>ial rel<strong>at</strong>ionships, biodiversity, and anthropogenicalter<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> ecosystems.FRS 5233 N<strong>at</strong>ural Resource Policy3 credits: 3 hours lectureFound<strong>at</strong>ions for understanding forest and n<strong>at</strong>uralresource policy. Includes historical context as well associal, biological, and political constraints andramific<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> policy.FRS 5283 Advanced Wood Properties and Products3 credits: 3 hours lectureStructure and properties (physical and mechanical) <strong>of</strong>wood, tree growth and wood properties, and woodproducts (processing and raw m<strong>at</strong>erials).FRS 5253 Advanced Forest Economics3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisites: FOR 4673 or equivalent; MATH 1073 orequivalent; FRS 5113 and FRS 5123. Advancedeconomic principles applied to forest-based n<strong>at</strong>ural238Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Programs
esource problems. Valu<strong>at</strong>ion, forecasting, inventorymodels, supply and production <strong>of</strong> forest outputs,regional economic analysis. Readings and problems.FRS 5303 Forest Modeling3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: FRS 5113 or permission <strong>of</strong> instructor.Model construction <strong>of</strong> ecological processes and theirapplic<strong>at</strong>ion to solve practical and conceptual issues <strong>of</strong>forestry.FRS 5313 Digital Remote Sensing3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: FRS 5113 and FOR / SIS / WLF 3814, orpermission <strong>of</strong> instructor. Advanced digital remotesensing concepts. Includes principles <strong>of</strong> remote sensingfor mapping, landcover classific<strong>at</strong>ion, and analysis <strong>of</strong>spectral d<strong>at</strong>a.FRS 5433 Forest Stand Dynamics3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisite: FOR 3434 or permission <strong>of</strong> instructor.Study <strong>of</strong> contemporary silvicultural practices and theirecological, social, and economic underpinnings.Emphasis on case studies from forests in <strong>Arkansas</strong>.FRS 5691 Seminar1 credit: 1 hour lectureDiscussions and present<strong>at</strong>ions rel<strong>at</strong>ing to forestresource topics. May be repe<strong>at</strong>ed for credit.FRS 5723 Advanced N<strong>at</strong>ural Resource Management3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: FOR 4723 or permission <strong>of</strong> instructor.N<strong>at</strong>ural resource principles considering timber andnon-timber resources; forest models; principles <strong>of</strong> forestregul<strong>at</strong>ion; harvest scheduling; decision analysis;investment analysis; and analytical techniques andcomputer applic<strong>at</strong>ions in forest management.FRS 573V Forest EnterpriseVariable creditPrerequisite: Gradu<strong>at</strong>e student st<strong>at</strong>us or permission <strong>of</strong>the instructor. Forest enterprise is an endeavor, astruggle, a campaign to assist priv<strong>at</strong>e forest landownersin managing their forest resources (w<strong>at</strong>er, wildlife,timber, recre<strong>at</strong>ion). Course modules are 1 credit each.Module 1 focuses on the role <strong>of</strong> consulting foresters inproviding management assistance. Module 2 stressesassistance from government agencies and programs.Module 3 describes programs from priv<strong>at</strong>e, industrial,and non-government organiz<strong>at</strong>ions (NGOs). Thecourse may be taken for 1-3 credits, but may not berepe<strong>at</strong>ed.FRS 579V Research and ThesisVariable creditResearch while enrolled for a master’s degree under thedirection <strong>of</strong> faculty members.FRS 589V Independent Study in Forest ResourcesVariable creditConsult the Independent Study and Researchsubheading in the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Programs section <strong>of</strong> thisc<strong>at</strong>alog for prerequisites and description.GEOG Courses(Geography)GEOG 5113 World Geography3 credits: 3 hours lectureFocus on selected regions <strong>of</strong> the world to be chosen fromamong Europe, Africa, West Asia, North America, andL<strong>at</strong>in America. Emphasis on physical, political, cultural,and economic characteristics <strong>of</strong> the selected regions.GSCI Courses(General Science)GSCI 5013 Advanced Biology3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisite: 12 hours <strong>of</strong> biologyBasic concepts and principles <strong>of</strong> the study <strong>of</strong> life,including biochemistry, cell structure and function,respir<strong>at</strong>ion and photosynthesis, transmission genetics,molecular genetics, evolution, and ecology.GSCI 5043 Advanced Geology3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisite: 12 hours <strong>of</strong> physical sciencesM<strong>at</strong>erials <strong>of</strong> the earth’s crust and the processes andagents which affect them; earth history interpreted fromrocks and fossils.GSCI 5063 Advanced Chemistry3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: 12 hours <strong>of</strong> chemistry or 8 hours <strong>of</strong>chemistry and <strong>at</strong> least 2 years experience teachingchemistry <strong>at</strong> the secondary levelComposition, occurrence, prepar<strong>at</strong>ion, properties anduses <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>ter, the changes it undergoes, its energyrel<strong>at</strong>ions, and the laws governing its behavior.GSCI 5083 Advanced Physics3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: 12 hours <strong>of</strong> physics or 8 hours <strong>of</strong> physicsand <strong>at</strong> least 2 years experience teaching physics <strong>at</strong> thesecondary levelForms <strong>of</strong> energy and properties <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>ter - mechanics,he<strong>at</strong>, magnetism, electricity, sound, and light.GSCI 519V Special Topics: BiologyVariable CreditSelected topics in biology appropri<strong>at</strong>e for high school teachers.GSCI 5203 Molecular Genetics3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: 8 hours <strong>of</strong> biology and 8 hours <strong>of</strong>chemistry.DNA biology; recombinant DNA techniques andapplic<strong>at</strong>ions; labor<strong>at</strong>ory methods.Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Programs239
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