Range Management

RAM 382 Rangeland Plant Communities of the West

Structure and function of western U.S. range land plant communities focusing on vegetation dynamics and anthropogenic influences. Laboratory includes classroom and field identification of communities and plant species.

Offered:
Spring 2022

RAM 431A Traditional Ecological Knowledge

An introduction to the growing literature on traditional ecological knowledge and its relationships to the ecological and social sciences.

Offered:
Fall 2022

RAM 441A Natural Resource Management in Native Communities

This course is a survey of basic issues and concepts in natural resource management and the environment in Native communities using integrated case studies that survey all the major varieties of environmental issues in Indian Country in the 21st century. A central theme will be developing tribally-specific solutions to rebuilding the resiliency of degraded ecosystems. We will consider particular case studies such as: tribal sovereignty, land tenure, reserved rights and Native claims; Native knowledge systems and Western science; co-management and restoration; water; fish and wildlife; agriculture and rangeland management; energy, mining and nuclear waste; and global climate change.

Offered:
Spring 2022

RAM 446 Management and Restoration of Wildland Vegetation

General techniques for managing, reclaiming, and restoring vegetation on rangelands and woodlands will be addressed with a focus on local and regional management. Students will work to develop solutions through chemical, biological, mechanical, and cultural land treatments.

Offered:
Spring 2022

RAM 456A Rangeland Inventory and Monitoring

Techniques of mapping and measuring attributes of vegetation and soils for inventory and monitoring of range lands. Interpretation of data with respect to range condition and trend, watershed protection, value for livestock and wildlife habitat.

Offered:
Fall 2022

RAM 531A Traditional Ecological Knowledge

An introduction to the growing literature on traditional ecological knowledge and its relationships to the ecological and social sciences. Graduate-level requirements include preparing for and leading a class discussion on a specific topic.

Offered:
Fall 2022

RAM 541A Natural Resource Management in Native Communities

This course is a survey of basic issues and concepts in natural resource management and the environment in Native communities using integrated case studies that survey all the major varieties of environmental issues in Indian Country in the 21st century. A central theme will be developing tribally-specific solutions to rebuilding the resiliency of degraded ecosystems. We will consider particular case studies such as: tribal sovereignty, land tenure, reserved rights and Native claims; Native knowledge systems and Western science; co-management and restoration; water; fish and wildlife; agriculture and rangeland management; energy, mining and nuclear waste; and global climate change. Graduate-level requirements include Increased length of writing assignments.

Offered:
Spring 2022

RAM 546 Management and Restoration of Wildland Vegetation

General techniques for managing, reclaiming, and restoring vegetation on rangelands and woodlands will be addressed with a focus on local and regional management. Students will work to develop solutions through chemical, biological, mechanical, and cultural land treatments. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper on an aspect of range land improvements.

Offered:
Spring 2022

RAM 556A Rangeland Inventory and Monitoring

Techniques of mapping and measuring attributes of vegetation and soils for inventory and monitoring of range lands. Interpretation of data with respect to range condition and trend, watershed protection, value for livestock and wildlife habitat. Graduate-level requirements include completion of additional readings and an independent research project and report.

Offered:
Fall 2022

RAM 909 Master's Report

Individual study or special project or formal report thereof submitted in lieu of thesis for certain master's degrees.

Offered:
Summer 2022