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WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Natural Resources
Course Descriptions


Natural Resources

Students studying natural resources learn how to save natural areas and the plants and animals that live in them. They study how to use natural resources, such as trees, in ways that won't harm the environment.

Courses in Natural Resources as listed in the 2008-2009 WNC catalog. Back to the Natural Resources main page.

Courses
NRES 101 Plant, Soil & Water Science
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Introduces plant, soil and water science as applied to agriculture in Nevada. Includes a discussion of fertilization, irrigation, botany, soil conservation, and pollution.
NRES 102B Landscaping/Ornamental Horticulture
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Examines the basic principles and procedures involved in creating, constructing and maintaining a useful and functional landscape environment.
NRES 160 Agricultural Chemicals & Fertilizers
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Examines the use of chemicals for the control of weeds and insects in Nevada, as well as the use, value, application and relationship of agricultural fertilizers to soils and crops.
NRES 241 Fundamental Principles of Range Management
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Examines principles of range and pasture management which will result in sustained yield grazing and maximum production of quality animals. Studies the science and art of procuring maximum sustained use of the forage crops without jeopardizing other resources and uses of the land.
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