2007-08 Academic Year - Humboldt State University

ution, successional patterns, and management of
grassland, forested, and semidesert communities.
[Prereq: RRS 306 or IA.]
RRS 380. Techniques in Rangeland Resources
(2). Compare and apply analysis procedures used
in vegetation sampling and monitoring. [Prereq:
RRS 306; BIOM 109 or equivalent. Concurrent
enrollment in RRS 390 recommended.]
RRS 390. Rangeland Analysis (2). Field demonstration
of vegetation analysis procedures. Synthesize
samples and interpret distinct ecological
sites. Observe/evaluate structure and organization
of vegetational hierarchy. [Prereq: RRS 306,
RRS 360 (concurrent enrollment in RRS 380 is
recommended. Multiple-day field trip.]
RRS 410. Introduction to Animal Nutrition
(4). Digestive physiology, metabolism, energetics.
Forages and supplemental feeds processing.
Techniques of evaluation and application. [Prereq:
CHEM 107, 328, and either BIOL 105 or ZOOL
110; or IA. Weekly: 2 hrs lect, 6 hrs lab.]
RRS 420. Introduction to Animal Science (3).
Characteristics and adaptation of livestock breeds.
Feeding/grazing experiments; market classes;
livestock improvement. [Prereq: BIOL 105 or ZOOL
110, or IA. Weekly: two 1-hr lects, 3 hrs lab.]
RRS 430. Rangeland Development & Improvements
(3). Treatments, developments, and structures
to improve range condition and production.
Ecological principles in manipulating ecosystems.
[Prereq: RRS 306 or WLDF 301. Weekly: 2 hrs
lect, 3 hrs lab/field trip.]
RRS 460. Rangeland & Ranch Planning (2). Conducted
on a livestock ranching operation, resource
management area, or federal rangeland allotment.
Analyze economic, physical, floral, and faunal resources.
Develop management plan. [Prereq: RRS
390, RRS 410 (or 420), and RRS 430. Field trips
substitute for scheduled lab time.]
RRS 465 / FOR 465. Forestland Grazing (2).
Livestock as a silvicultural tool to replace or supplement
existing methods (mechanical or herbicidal)
in managing plantations and second-growth
forests. [Prereq: RRS 306 or FOR 116.]
RRS 470. Grazing Influences (2). Behavior of
grazing animals; grazing strategies. Physiological
and ecological responses of plants to defoliation.
Interrelationships of the complex of soils, plants,
animals. [Prereq: RRS 306, BOT 310.]
RRS 475. Advanced Study of Rangeland Plants
(1). Identification and importance of range plants
based on specialized morphological characteristics.
HSU range-plant judging team selected from
class. [CR/NC. Prereq: BOT 350, 354, and RRS
360, or IA.]
RRS 480. Selected Topics in Rangeland
Resources (1-3). Lecture as appropriate. [Rep
once with different topic.]
RRS 485. Rangeland Resources Seminar (1).
Review current literature. [Prereq: senior standing.
Rep.]
RRS 492. Senior Project (3). Independent research
which will include fieldwork and completion
of a scientific paper. [Prereq: senior standing, IA.]
RRS 499. Directed Study (1-3). Original research
on assigned topics. May involve lab, field,
or library work. [Prereq: RRS 306. Rep.]
GRADUATE
RRS 500. Advanced Study of Rangeland
Resources (2). Range survey methodology,
rangeland administration, coordinated resource
management. [Prereq: grad status or IA.]
RRS 580. Advanced Topics in Rangeland
Resources (1-2). Lecture as appropriate. [Rep
once with different topic.]
RRS 685. Rangeland Resources Graduate Seminar
(1). Important problems/changes in RRS.
Review literature to propose solutions. [Rep.]
RRS 690. Thesis (1-4). [Rep.]
RRS 695. Research Problems in Rangeland Resources
(1-4). Directed individual research on field
or lab problems. [Prereq: grad standing. Rep.]
RRS 699. Directed Study (1-4). [Prereq: grad
standing. Rep.]
Recreation
Administration
Students injured while participating in a recreation
administration class are not covered by any university
insurance policy. Each student is responsible
for obtaining her/his own coverage through a private
insurance agency or through the insurance plan of
the Associated Students (University Center, south
lounge).
Students with disabilities are welcome in all physical
education activity courses.
LOWER DIVISION
REC 110. Beginning Kayaking (2) Techniques
and safety procedures for whitewater kayaking.
REC 120. Winter Camping—Cross-Country
Skiing (2) Cross-country ski techniques for enjoying
mountain wilderness in winter conditions.
Avalanche precaution; shelter construction; roped
snow travel; health and medical topics.
REC 200. Foundations of Recreation Studies
(3) Scope and content. [CAN REC 2.]
REC 210. Recreation Leadership (3) Leader’s
role in organization. Developing a program within
organized youth groups. [CAN REC 4.]
REC 220. Leisure Programming (3) Theories, content,
and design to serve community leisure needs.
UPPER DIVISION
REC 310. Recreation for Special Groups
(3). Nature and scope of recreation for special
groups: developmentally disabled, socially deviant,
culturally deprived, aging, minority, industrial,
and military.
REC 320. Organization, Administration & Facility
Planning (3). Organization, administration
and facility planning of recreation and kinesiology
programs. Topics include: organizational structures,
fiscal planning and budgets, risk management,
personnel policies and issues, and public
relations.
REC 330. Outdoor Education (3). Activity and leadership
skills, management techniques, and safety
considerations for nature-oriented experiences.
REC 335. Tourism Planning and Development
(3). Examines positive and negative tourism
impacts, growth management, strategies and
planning principles. Includes the development and
implementation of tourism programs.
REC 340. Camp Organization & Counseling (3).
Theoretical basis for administering, programming,
counseling in organized camp programs.
REC 345. Environmental Education (3). Experiential
based course where students will develop
and implement environmental education and
outdoor recreation programs. Students will also
assist in the administration of an environmental
education center.
REC 350. Intermediate Kayaking (2). Teaching/
learning methods. Swiftwater safety, rescue.
REC 355. Equine Wilderness Packing (2).
Historical and contemporary techniques in wilderness
packing of horses and mules for personal
recreation or for government agency or commercial
outfitting purposes.
REC 365. Travel Industry Management (3).
This is a conceptual and experiential course that
provides an overview of hospitality management,
meeting and convention planning, travel modes
and methods, and destination marketing.
REC 370. Adventure Outfitting (3). Students
will examine, plan, implement, and evaluate outdoor
adventure recreation policies, procedures,
practices, and programs, in a variety of adventurebased
settings.
REC 420. Legal & Financial Aspects of Recreation
(3). Legal aspects and the many financial involvements
of conducting a recreation program.
REC 435. Geotourism (3). This course examines
tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical
character of a place; the environment, culture,
heritage, aesthetics, and the well being of the
residence.
REC 480. Special Topics (1-3). Topics as demand
warrants. [Lect/lab as appropriate. Rep with
different topic.]
REC 482. Internship in Recreation (2-7). Supervised
experience. Apply academic understanding
to a functioning recreational agency. [Prereq:
senior standing and IA. Rep up to 7 units.]
REC 485. Senior Seminar—Majors (3). Senior
majors apply knowledge/skills to professional
problems. Specific professional development projects.
[Prereq: complete developmental stage.]
REC 495. Directed Field Experience (1-6).
Under supervision of HSU staff. [Prereq: IA and
junior/senior standing. Rep.]
REC 499. Directed Study (1-6). Supervised
by faculty. Provides depth to specific areas of
student’s professional development. [Prereq:
junior/senior standing. Rep.]
DCG diversity & common ground; d domestic, n non-domestic; disc discussion; F fall, S spring, Su summer; GE general ed; IA instructor approval; lect lecture; prereq prerequisite; rep repeatable
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