The Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences offers graduate course work and research opportunities concerning individuals and families across their life spans. An integrated approach prepares students for the complexities of our global society through the analysis and application of relevant theories, practices, and research. Issues important to individuals and families, such as human development, consumption, resource management, education, aesthetics, and public policy, are studied in the context of cultural and physical environments.
Students apply communication, analytical, evaluation, and synthesis skills to the study of families and consumers through classroom, practica, and research experiences. The school's Child Development Laboratory provides a special resource for both teaching and research activities. Internships in community agencies and business, practica in teaching and supervision, and graduate teaching and research assistantships also provide valuable graduate student experiences. Graduate student research is closely aligned with faculty interests that currently include work and family, quality child care, feeding young children, at-risk youth, financial management through the life span, sports nutrition, family life education, international textile trade patterns, and cultural aspects of dress. The program prepares students to be teachers in the public schools and community colleges; child or human development specialists in public and private organizations such as nonprofit and social services agencies, hospitals, child care centers, and the extension system; and for the future pursuit of the Ph.D. degree in family and consumer sciences, social work, education, or related fields.
Candidates must fulfill the requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and of the School of Family and Consumer Sciences. See part 2 for the general requirements applicable to each degree.
Master of Science. A letter of intent and three letters of recommendation are required for admission. Forms may be obtained at the school. (A) Thesis Option: Thirty credits of course work including a 13-credit emphasis area in family and consumer sciences and related areas, two graduate seminars, courses in theory and research methods and analysis, and at least 6 credits of thesis research. (b) Nonthesis Option: Thirty-six credits of course work including a 20-credit emphasis area in family and consumer sciences and related areas, two graduate seminars, courses in theory and research methods and analysis, and a master's project.
FCS ID305 Nutrition Related to Fitness and Sport (2 cr).
FCS ID324 Apparel Design II (3 cr).
FCS 329 Historic Costume (3 cr).
FCS 333 Developmental Curriculum for Young Children (3 cr).
FCS 334 Middle Childhood-Adolescence (3 cr).
FCS 340 Parent-Child Relationships in Family and Community (3 cr).
FCS 346 Personal and Family Finance and Management (4 cr).
FCS 361 Advanced Nutrition (4 cr).
FCS 362 Introduction to Clinical Dietetics (4 cr).
FCS 363 Diet Therapy (4 cr).
FCS 364 Clinical Dietetics I (4 cr).
FCS 384 Quantity Food Production and Equipment (5 cr).
FCS 387 Food Systems Management (3 cr).
FCS 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr).
FCS 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr).
FCS 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr).
FCS ID405 Eating Disorders (2 cr).
FCS 406 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr).
FCS ID&WS424 Apparel Design III (3 cr).
FCS WS426 Fashion Merchandising (3 cr).
FCS 428 Family Housing (2 cr).
FCS 429 Current Issues in Clothing and Textiles (3 cr).
FCS 436 Theories of Child and Family Development (3 cr).
FCS 440 Contemporary Family Relationships (3 cr).
FCS 444 Diverse Populations and Individual Differences (2-3 cr).
FCS 448 Consumer Education (3 cr).
FCS 450 Curriculum Development in Family Life Education (3 cr).
FCS 451 Professional Development (3 cr).
FCS 460 Family as an Ecosystem (3 cr).
FCS 470 Trends in Nutrition Research (3 cr).
FCS 471 Student Teaching in Family Life Education (10 cr).
FCS 472 Clinical Dietetics II (6 cr).
FCS 473 Community Nutrition (4 cr).
FCS 474 Investigation of Foods (3 cr).
FCS 485 Computer Applications in Food Administration (2 cr).
FCS 486 Nutrition in the Life Cycle (4 cr).
FCS 487 Management Supervised Practice (2 cr).
FCS 488 Food Service Management Practicum (6 cr).
FCS 496 Internship: Fashion Business (3-9 cr).
FCS 497 (s) Practicum (cr arr).
FCS 498 (s) Internship (3-9 cr).
FCS 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr).
FCS 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr).
FCS 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FCS 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FCS 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FCS 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FCS 506 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr). Prereq: perm of dept.
FCS 507 Research Methodology (3 cr). See AgEc 507.
FCS WS513 Mineral Vitamin Metabolism (4 cr). WSU FSHN 513.
FCS WS514 Advanced Nutrition (3 cr). WSU FSHN 504.
FCS WS-J517/WS-J417 Social and Psychological Aspects of Dress (3 cr). WSU AMT 417/517.
FCS WS520 Research Methods in Behavioral Nutrition (3 cr). WSU FSHN 520.
FCS WS521 Research Methods in Human Development I (3 cr). WSU HD 521. Introduction to process of research and methods in human development; includes techniques of research, data collection, and data analysis procedures. Prereq: perm.
FCS WS522 Research Methods in Human Development II (3 cr). WSU HD 522. Integration of formal decision making into the social science research process; includes procedures appropriate for experimental, quasi-experimental, and field research. Prereq: perm.
FCS WS526 Advanced Community Nutrition (3 cr). WSU FSHN 526.
FCS 540 Parent-Child Relationships (3 cr). Open to nonmajors. The developing family; patterns of child rearing. Prereq: FCS 234 or 334, 440, and 6 cr in psychology and/or sociology or equivalent.
FCS J545/J445 Issues in Work and Family Life (3 cr). Alt/yrs. Study of theories, trends, policies, and issues related to work and family; examination of assessment instruments; development of proposals. Additional projects/assignments reqd for grad cr. Prereq: FCS 105 and 346, or perm.
FCS 551 Techniques of Supervision (2 cr).
FCS ID554 Program Development in Child, Family, and Consumer Studies (3 cr). Analysis and development of program delivery systems, curricula, and evaluation models.
FCS 560 Family Resource Management (3 cr). Management of economic and human resources with focus on family structures in all socioeconomic and age groups. Prereq: FCS 346 or equivalent or perm.
FCS ID561 Sports Nutrition (3 cr). WSU FSHN 561. Macronutrient and selected micronutrient utilization during exercise and restoration after feeding, dietary surveys of athletes, dietary ergogenic aids, and discussion of the origins of dietary recommendations for athletes. Prereq: perm.
FCS WS580 Family Policy (3 cr). WSU HD 580. Analysis of family policy research; role of family policy research in public policy and knowledge building processes. Prereq: approved graduate research methods course.
FCS 590 Concepts and Issues in Family and Consumer Research (3 cr). Identification and analysis of current issues in family and consumer sciences research including theory and data analysis and interpretation.
FCS 597 (s) Practicum (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FCS 598 (s) Internship (cr arr). Supervised internship in educational institutions, governmental/social agencies, hospitals, or industry; geared to the educational and vocational goals of students. Prereq: perm.
FCS 599 (s) Research (cr arr). Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation. Prereq: perm.
Fishery Resources Faculty: David H. Bennett, Ted C. Bjornn, Ernest L. Brannon, James L. Congleton, C. Michael Falter, George W. LaBar, L. Kirk Lohman, Christine M. Moffitt, Dennis L. Scarnecchia.
Wildlife Resources Faculty: Brian C. Dennis, Edward O. Garton, Maurice G. Hornocker, James M. Peek, Kerry P. Reese, John T. Ratti, J. Michael Scott, R. Gerald Wright.
The graduate program in fishery resources is oriented toward the applied and basic aspects of fishery management, aquatic ecology, and fish health management. The fishery management area includes population analysis, management systems, and environmental stresses; the aquatic ecology area includes limnology, aquatic pollution ecology, and habitat management; and the fish management area includes finfish culture (coldwater and warmwater), fish disease diagnostics and epidemiology, and fish physiology. The Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit provides important opportunities for graduate studies in fishery resources.
Students planning to begin graduate studies in fishery resources should have a broad background in the life sciences with specific emphasis on courses in the fishery sciences. They should also have a background in quantitative data processing and communication, both oral and written.
Admission to the graduate program in wildlife resources requires an undergraduate degree with a major in wildlife resources or a closely related field emphasizing the principles of wildlife ecology, population dynamics, and management. Students with differing backgrounds are also admitted if they have substantial preparation in the biological and physical sciences. Candidates must fulfill entrance requirements of the Graduate College and of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
The program is offered to meet the needs of students who are interested in either specialized or generalized advanced study. An applicant who has completed an undergraduate program in a field not closely related to wildlife resources will be required to complete deficiencies as determined by the candidate's committee. Because specific requirements for each degree are determined by the student's supervisory committee, individual study plans allow for differences in preparation while providing all students with comparable background by the time the graduate program is completed.
In addition to the admission requirements of the Graduate College, the prospective student should have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) during the undergraduate program. Acceptance of students who do not have this minimum grade point average or other stated requirements is possible, subject to recommendation by the department's graduate research coordinator. The decision will be based on an analysis of the applicant's situation. The Graduate Record Examination is required for admission. At least one summer's experience with a natural resource agency, is strongly recommended.
Graduate work in wildlife resources offers students the opportunity to do research in one of several areas including communications, wildlife behavior, predator ecology, population dynamics, and habitat relationships, as well as big game, nongame, upland game, and waterfowl management. Students are encouraged to select topics that will benefit some portion of the wildlife program at the state or national level. Graduate programs in wildlife resources may be developed in cooperation with the Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the National Park Service Cooperative Park Studies Unit, active participants in the department and the overall research program of the college.
In addition to the requirements listed above, admission is based on the compatibility of the student's research interests with the areas of concentration in the department and the availability of research faculty.
Candidates must fulfill the requirements of the Graduate College and of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. See part 2 for the general requirements applicable to each degree.
Master of Science--Majors in Fishery Resources or Wildlife Resources. The M.S. degree with major study in either fishery resources or wildlife resources is awarded when a student has met the requirements listed below. A formal graduate program of at least 30 semester hours that is chosen in consultation with the major professor and the student's supervisory committee. At least 18 credits must be courses numbered 500 and above. For the thesis option, no more than 10 of the 500-level credits of Research and Thesis may be applied toward the degree, regardless of the minimum requirement stated on the study plan (see part 2). (A) Thesis option: General M.S. requirements apply except that the thesis requirement may be fulfilled by a journal publication(s) at the discretion of the candidate's supervisor committee. (B) Nonthesis option: General M.S. requirements apply. A written and/or oral examination that covers graduate course work must be taken during the final semester in residence. One or more professional paper(s) may be required at the discretion of the candidate's supervisory committee.
All graduate students concentrating in wildlife resources are advised that they must complete special reading assignments as outlined by the department as part of their degree requirements. This reading list is available in the department office.
Doctor of Philosophy. The Ph.D. degree is available with a major in forestry, wildlife and range sciences. General Ph.D. requirements apply; see the FWR section for details.
Fish 301 Wildland Field Ecology I (1 cr).
Fish 302 Wildland Field Ecology II (2 cr).
Fish 398 (s) Renewable Natural Resources Internship (cr arr).
Fish 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr).
Fish 401 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2).
Fish 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr).
Fish 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr).
Fish 406 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr).
Fish 411 Ichthyology (4 cr).
Fish ID413 Fish Ecology (2 cr).
Fish 415 Limnology (4 cr).
Fish 417 Aquaculture (3 cr).
Fish ID&WS418 Fisheries Management (4 cr).
Fish ID&WS420 Fish Diseases (3 cr).
Fish 430 Riparian Ecology and Management (2 cr).
Fish 446 Diseases of Wild Birds and Mammals (2 cr).
Fish 470 Interdisciplinary Natural Resource Planning (3 cr).
Fish 495 Seminar (1 cr).
Fish 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr).
Fish 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr).
Fish 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Major philosophy, management, and research problems of wildlands; presentation of individual studies on assigned topics. Prereq: perm.
Fish 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Fish 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr). Selected topics in the conservation and management of natural resources. Prereq: perm.
Fish 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Fish 506 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr). Prereq: perm of dept.
Fish ID510 Advanced Fishery Management (3 cr). WSU Zool 513. Alt/yrs. Compensation as a phenomenon basic to exploitation; yield in numbers and weight; models of yield; stock-recruitment functions; economic yield; application of theory of physical and economic yield to empirical examples in commercial and sport exploitation. One 5-day field trip.
Fish ID511 Fish Physiology (4 cr). WSU Zool 515. Alt/yrs. Principles and methods used to study vital organs, organ systems, growth, and reproduction of fishes; emphasis on osmoregulation, metabolism, endocrinology, and respiration. Prereq: Fish 411 and perm.
Fish ID512 Aquatic Pollution Ecology (3 cr). Alt/yrs. Principles and working examples of the ecology of polluted aquatic stream and lake habitats. Two 1-day field trips. Prereq: Fish 415 or perm.
Fish 514 Fish Population Ecology (2 cr). Review of abiotic and biotic factors controlling or regulating fish population densities and critical review of relevant literature.
Fish WS519 Fish Genetics (2 cr). WSU GenCB 516.
Fish 589 Water Resources Seminar (1 cr). See Inter 589.
Fish 597 (s) Practicum (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Fish 598 (s) Internship (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Fish 599 (s) Research (cr arr). Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation. Prereq: perm.
Fish 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (cr arr). Prereq: admission to the doctoral program in "forestry, wildlife and range sciences" and perm of dept.
WLF 301 Wildland Field Ecology I (1 cr).
WLF 302 Wildland Field Ecology II (2 cr).
WLF 305 Field Research in Wilderness Ecology (3 cr).
WLF 314 Wildlife Ecology (3 cr).
WLF 396 Wilderness Research Internship (3 cr).
WLF 398 (s) Renewable Natural Resources Internship (cr arr).
WLF 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr).
WLF 401 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2).
WLF 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr).
WLF 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr).
WLF 406 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr).
WLF WS419 (s) Topics in Natural Resource Sciences (1-3 cr, max 9).
WLF 440 Conservation Biology (2 cr).
WLF 441 Wildlife Behavioral Ecology and Management (2 cr).
WLF 442 Wildlife Management (4 cr).
WLF ID445 Nongame Management (2 cr).
WLF 446 Diseases of Wild Birds and Mammals (2 cr).
WLF 448 Fish and Wildlife Population Ecology (4 cr).
WLF 470 Interdisciplinary Natural Resource Planning (3 cr).
WLF 489 Personalities and Philosophies in Conservation (2 cr).
WLF 493 Environmental Law (2 cr).
WLF 495 Wildlife Seminar (1-2 cr).
WLF 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr).
WLF 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr).
WLF 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Major philosophy, management, and research problems of wildlands; presentation of individual studies on assigned topics. Prereq: perm.
WLF 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
WLF 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr). Selected topics in the conservation and management of natural resources. Prereq: perm.
WLF 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
WLF WS519 (s) Advanced Topics in Natural Resources (1-3 cr, max 6). WSU NATRS 519.
WLF 541 Advanced Population Biology (2 cr). Alt/yrs. Readings and discussion of current theories of population control, their biological basis, and applications to wildlife populations. Prereq: WLF 448 or perm.
WLF 542 Waterfowl Management (3 cr). Alt/yrs. Ecology and management of species using wetland habitats. Lecture-discussion periods, field labs; three days of field trips. Prereq: ecology, population dynamics, and aquatic plants.
WLF 543 Fish and Wildlife Population Analysis (3 cr). Alt/yrs. Quantitative analysis of fish and wildlife habitat, diet, harvest, population density, survival, and natality data; development and application of population models in fish and wildlife management. Two lec and 3 hrs of lab a wk. Prereq: WLF 448, Stat 401 and CS 112 or perm.
WLF 544 Large Mammal Ecology (3 cr). Readings and discussion on large mammal management and ecology. One 3-hr lec a wk; two days of field trips. Prereq: WLF 442 or perm.
WLF 545 Wildlife Habitat Ecology (2 cr). Alt/yrs. Reading and discussion on synecological relationships of wildlife habitats. Two days of field trips. Prereq: WLF 442 or perm, animal and plant ecology.
WLF ID546 Upland Game Ecology (2 cr). Alt/yrs. WSU NATRS 546. Ecology and management of forest and rangeland wildlife species. Three days of field trips. Prereq: perm.
WLF J547/J447 Predator Ecology and Management (3 cr). Alt/yrs. Ecology of predators and predator-prey systems with emphasis on mammalian species, discussion of predation theory and contributions of field studies to understanding the role of predation in natural and altered communities; human-predator conflicts and resolution. Additional projects/assignments reqd for grad cr. One 3-day field trip.
WLF WS548 Evolutionary Ecology (3 cr). WSU Zool 548.
WLF ID555 Statistical Ecology (3 cr). Same as Stat 555. WSU Stat 555. Alt/yrs. Stochastic models in ecological work; discrete and continuous statistical distributions, birth-death processes, diffusion processes; applications in population dynamics, population genetics, ecological sampling, spatial analysis, and conservation biology. Prereq: Math 451 or perm.
WLF WS588 Advanced Topics in Wildlife (1-3 cr, max 10). WSU NATRS 588.
WLF 597 (s) Practicum (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
WLF 598 (s) Internship (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
WLF 599 (s) Research (cr arr). Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation. Prereq: perm.
WLF 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (cr arr). Prereq: admission to the doctoral program in "forestry, wildlife and range sciences" and perm of dept.
Food science is a study of the science and technology related to the safety, quality, processing, preservation, and packaging of foods and food products. Toxicology is the scientific study related to natural or synthetic poisonous substances, their biologic effects, physical properties, antidotes, and government regulation and the recognition and treatment of diseases caused by such substances. Departmental faculty have research and instructional expertise in food chemistry, food microbiology, food toxicology, food safety/quality, food analysis, food sensory science, and environmental toxicology/chemistry.
Faculty research programs include investigation of food additives and chemicals that protect food from deterioration and spoilage; development of new food and non-food products from raw agriculture commodities; testing of natural chemicals for beneficial health effects; examination and manipulation of food chemicals to improve product quality; investigating the sensory qualities of foods and beverages for consumer acceptance; studying toxic effects of chemicals in foods that affect human health and the environment; and detection and study of microorganisms that are food borne pathogens. Students take classes on both the UI and Washington State University campuses. Faculty in food science from both universities teach graduate courses in the program. This allows students access to facilities and faculty expertise from both institutions.
Candidates must fulfill the requirements of the Graduate College and of the Department of Food Science and Toxicology. See part 2 of the general requirements applicable to degree programs. In addition, admission is based on compatibility of student's research interest with an area of concentration available within the department. A Graduate Record Examination (aptitude only) is required for all applicants.
Master of Science. A Master of Science degree is offered in food science. The degree will prepare students for more advanced studies or higher entry level positions in academia, government, or private industry. The degree program emphasizes research and a thesis is required for graduation.
FST WS301 Dairy Products (3 cr).
FST WS302 Meat and Poultry Products (3 cr).
FST WS303 Food Processing (3 cr).
FST WS304 Cereal Products (2 cr).
FST 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FST 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr).
FST 406 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr).
FST WS407 Food Product Development (2 cr).
FST ID416 Food Microbiology (2 cr).
FST ID 417 Food Microbiology Laboratory (2 cr).
FST WS422 Food Quality Evaluation (3 cr).
FST ID&WS433 Agricultural Processing Systems (3 cr).
FST WS434 Food Engineering Laboratory (1 cr).
FST ID&WS460 Food Chemistry (3 cr).
FST ID&WS461 Food Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr).
FST WS462 Food Analysis (4 cr).
FST 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr).
FST 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr).
FST 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FST 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FST 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FST 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FST WS505 Principles of Molecular Toxicology (3 cr). WSU P/T 505. Principles of modern, predictive toxicology; actions, biological disposition, and environmental fate of natural products, drugs, pesticides, food chemicals, and pollutants.
FST WS506 Principles of Pharmacology I (3 cr). WSU P/T 506. Fundamental mechanisms of drug action and the factors that modify drug responses; autonomic and cardiovascular pharmacology.
FST WS507 Principles of Pharmacology II (3 cr). WSU P/T 507.
FST WS508 Philosophy of Pharmacology and Toxicology (1 cr). WSU P/T 501.
FST WS510 Advanced Food Chemistry (3 cr). WSU FSHN 510. Alt/yrs. Chemical, physical, and toxicological properties of water, vitamins, pigments, synthetic colors, minerals, miscellaneous food additives, and natural toxicants. Prereq: MMBB 380.
FST WS511 Topics in Toxicology (1-4 cr). WSU P/T 511. Topics of current interest in toxicology and closely related areas.
FST WS512 Food Lipids and Carbohydrates (3 cr). WSU FSHN 511. Alt/yrs. Occurrence, structure, properties and functions of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins in foods. Prereq: MMBB 380.
FST WS513 Food Proteins and Enzymes (2 cr). WSU FSHN 512. Chemistry/biochemistry of proteins/enzymes applied to food research and industry; protein functionality/enzyme technology application to food industry.
FST ID522 Advanced Sensory Evaluation (3 cr). Advanced studies of psychological testing, sensory evaluation, and instrumental analysis, with emphasis on signal-detection and time-intensity methodologies; salivary effects; basic principles of color, texture, and flavor, and their respective evaluation by sensory and instrumental methods; and experimental design and multivariate statistical correlation procedures. Two lec and 3 hrs of lab a wk.
FST WS525 Instrumental Methods in Pharmacology/Toxicology (3 cr). WSU P/T 525. Alt/yrs. Procedures and instruments used in analytical and separation methods.
FST J527/J427 Transmission Electron Microscopy (3 cr). Discussion and application of basic skills reqd in use of transmission electron microscope, including simple specimen preparation techniques and photographic darkroom skills. Additional projects/assignments reqd for grad cr.
FST WS532 Metabolism of Drugs and Toxins (2 cr). WSU P/T 532. Alt/yrs. Pathways, enzymology and mechanisms of metabolism of drugs, environmental contaminants and other xenobiotics; pharmacological and toxicological impact of metabolism.
FST J540/J440 Biological Electron Microscopy (4 cr). Application of biological specimen preparation techniques in EM, including ultramicrotomy and use of specific stains. Registration for FST 540 requires completion of a written report. Prereq: FST J427/J527.
FST J541/J441 Scanning Electron Microscopy (3 cr). Theory and principles of scanning electron microscopy as investigative tool; includes operation and maintenance of electron microscope, specimen preparation, and photographic darkroom procedure. Students registering for FST 541 are reqd to complete an additional research paper.
FST WS545 Toxicology of Pesticides (3 cr). WSU Entom 545. Alt/yrs.
FST WS-J550/WS-J450 Food Fermentations (3 cr). WSU FSHN 450/550. Alt/yrs. Cr not granted for both FST 450 and 550. Principles and procedures of fermentation of fruits and vegetables, meat products, and dairy products. Additional projects/assignments reqd for grad cr. Prereq: MMBB 250, Chem 275, 276.
FST WS565 Fundamentals of Oncology (3 cr). WSU P/T 572. Alt/yrs. Thorough overview of cancer biology encompassing basic cellular and molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis and tumor progression, treatment, and prevention.
FST WS566 Target Organ Toxicity (2 cr). WSU P/T 566. Alt/yrs. Chemical toxicity manifested in damage to structure and function of liver, kidney, lung, nerve, cardiac, and skin tissue.
FST WS-J570/WS-J470 Advanced Food Technology (3 cr). WSU FSHN 470/570. Cr not granted for both FST 470 and 570. Physical principles of food preservation and recent advances in food technology. Additional projects/assignments reqd for grad cr. Prereq: FST 402, 433 or perm.
FST WS-J587/WS-J487 Food Process Engineering Design (3 cr). WSU BSysE 482/582. Fundamentals for design of food processing systems; food properties; thermal and physical processes. Prereq: FST 433.
FST WS597 Pharmacology and Toxicology Seminar (1 cr, max 4). WSU P/T 597. Graded P/F.
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers graduate work in French, German, and Spanish leading to the M.A.T. in these fields. The purpose of these graduate programs in languages, cultures, and literatures is to offer advanced scholarly preparation for careers in teaching and other fields for which a high level of competence in these disciplines is required.
Applicants holding or about to receive a B.A. in the language of proposed specialization, or equivalent linguistic proficiency and a B.A. in another field, or the equivalent, may be recommended for admission to the program with the majority concurrence of the language section of specialization.
The candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the second foreign language equivalent to that acquired in passing a fourth-semester level course with a grade of C or better. This requirement is to be completed as early as possible in the student's program if it is not already fulfilled at the time of admission to the program.
Candidates must fulfill the requirements of the Graduate College and of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. See part 2 for the general requirements applicable to each degree.
Master of Arts in Teaching--Majors in French, German, or Spanish. General M.A.T. requirements apply.
PREREQUISITE: Prerequisite for upper-division language courses, except those in Greek, is the appropriate intermediate course or equivalent.
FL/EN 307 The European Union (3 cr).
FL/EN 313-314 Modern French Literature in Translation (3 cr).
FL/EN 323-324 German Literature in Translation (3 cr).
FL/EN ID363-ID364 Literature of Ancient Greece and Rome (3 cr).
FL/EN 391 Hispanic Film (3 cr).
FL/EN 393 Spanish Literature in Translation (3 cr).
FL/EN 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr).
FL/EN 406 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr).
FL/EN 441 Ancient Greek Civilization (3 cr).
FL/EN 442 Civilization of Ancient Rome (3 cr).
FL/EN 449 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2).
FL/EN 496 (s) Proseminar (1-3 cr, max 12).
FL/EN 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr).
FL/FR 301 Advanced French Grammar (3 cr).
FL/FR 302 Advanced French Writing Skills (3 cr).
FL/FR 303 French Civilization: Institutions (3 cr).
FL/FR 304 French Culture (3 cr).
FL/FR 305 Survey of French Fiction and Drama (3 cr).
FL/FR 306 Survey of French Essay and Poetry (3 cr).
FL/FR 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr).
FL/FR 406 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr).
FL/FR 407 (s) French Literary Themes (3 cr, max 9).
FL/FR 409 French Phonetics (1-3 cr, max 6).
FL/FR 411 French Conversation (3 cr).
FL/FR 415 (s) Special Topics (cr arr).
FL/FR 416 French Business (3 cr).
FL/FR 449 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2).
FL/FR 496 (s) Proseminar (1-3 cr, max 12).
FL/FR 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr).
FL/FR 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FL/FR 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FL/FR 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FL/GN 321 German Conversation (3 cr).
FL/GN 322 German Grammar and Composition (3 cr).
FL/GN 325-326 German Culture and Institutions (3 cr).
FL/GN 327-328 Survey of German Literature (3 cr).
FL/GN 329 (s) German Language Lab (1 cr, max 2).
FL/GN 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr).
FL/GN 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr).
FL/GN 406 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr).
FL/GN 420 (s) Readings in German Literature (3 cr, max 9).
FL/GN 449 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2).
FL/GN 496 (s) Proseminar (1-3 cr, max 12).
FL/GN 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr).
FL/GN 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FL/GN 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FL/GN 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FL/GK ID341-ID342 Elementary Greek (4 cr).
FL/GK ID349 (s) Greek Language Lab (1 cr, max arr).
FL/GK 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr).
FL/GK 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr).
FL/GK 406 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr).
FL/GK ID441-ID442 (s) Intermediate Greek (4 cr, max arr).
FL/GK 449 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2).
FL/GK 496 (s) Proseminar (1-3 cr, max 12).
FL/GK 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr).
FL/JP ID&WS304 Intermediate Japanese (4 cr).
LATIN
FL/LA ID365-ID366 Survey of Latin Literature (3 cr).
FL/LA ID369 (s) Latin Language Lab (1 cr, max arr).
FL/LA 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr).
FL/LA 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr).
FL/LA 406 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr).
FL/LA 449 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2).
FL/LA ID461-ID462 Latin Literature of the Empire (3 cr, max 9).
FL/LA ID463-ID464 Latin Literature of the Republic (3 cr, max 9).
FL/LA 496 (s) Proseminar (1-3 cr, max 12).
FL/LA 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr).
FL/RU WS304 Intermediate Russian (4 cr).
FL/RU WS305 Russian Conversation (1 cr).
FL/SP 381-382 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition (3 cr).
FL/SP 383-384 Hispanic Culture and Institutions (3 cr).
FL/SP 385-386 Survey of Spanish Literature (3 cr).
FL/SP 387-388 Survey of Spanish-American Literature (3 cr).
FL/SP 389 Spanish Language Lab (1 cr, max arr).
FL/SP 390 Spanish Phonetics (3 cr).
FL/SP 391 Hispanic Film (3 cr).
FL/SP 393 Spanish Conversation (3 cr).
FL/SP 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr).
FL/SP 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr).
FL/SP 406 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr).
FL/SP 449 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2).
FL/SP 493 Spanish for Teachers (2 cr).
FL/SP 496 (s) Proseminar (1-3 cr, max 12).
FL/SP 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr).
FL/SP 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FL/SP 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FL/SP 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FL 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr).
FL 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr).
FL 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr).
Graduate work can be undertaken in each of the department's principal areas: wood construction and design, wood technology and engineering, forest products business management and marketing, and timber harvesting.
Graduate students' research is closely integrated with that of the department's faculty. Areas currently emphasized include physical and mechanical properties of wood, wood chemistry, wood drying and preservation, technology of adhesives and particleboard, modeling and analysis of timber harvesting systems and equipment, recovery and use of wood for energy, forest road layout and construction, management and marketing in the forest products industry, value added manufacturing opportunities, and wood construction and design.
Breadth and diversity of opportunities for graduate students is enhanced by grants, contracts, and the department's cooperative relationships with government agencies, large forest industries, and nearby Washington State University.
Preferred preparation for graduate study in forest products is an undergraduate degree in forest products, forestry, forest business management, or civil, mining, or forest engineering, or a related field. Students with other backgrounds may be admitted but will usually be required to complete a number of courses to remove the deficiencies in their preparation.
Candidates must fulfill the requirements of the Graduate College and of the Department of Forest Products. See part 2 for the general requirements applicable to each degree.
Master of Science. Programs are offered with specialization in the areas mentioned above.
Doctor of Philosophy. Through the Department of Forest Products, students seeking the Ph.D. degree in forestry, wildlife and range sciences may specialize in the areas mentioned above. See the FWR section in part 3 for details.
NOTE: Courses numbered ForPr 460-472 (except 470) are taught at the University of Minnesota. UM is on the quarter system; however, credits are listed in this catalog in equivalent semester hours.
ForPr 301 Wildland Field Ecology I (1 cr).
ForPr 302 Wildland Field Ecology II (2 cr).
ForPr 336 Introduction to the Pulp and Paper Industry (1 cr).
ForPr 337 Physical and Mechanical Properties of Wood (3 cr).
ForPr 365 Wood Building Technology (3 cr).
ForPr 397-398 Renewable Natural Resources Internship I-II (cr arr).
ForPr 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr).
ForPr 401 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2).
ForPr 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr).
ForPr 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr).
ForPr 405 (s) Professional Development (cr arr).
ForPr 406 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr).
ForPr 420 Pulp and Paper Technology (3 cr).
ForPr ID430 Forest Engineering and Harvesting (3 cr).
ForPr 431 Production and Cost Control in Forest Industry (3 cr).
ForPr ID432 Low Volume Forest Roads (3 cr).
ForPr ID433 Forest Tractor System Analysis (3 cr).
ForPr ID434 Cable Systems Analysis (3 cr).
ForPr 435 Wood-Moisture Relationships and Drying (3 cr).
ForPr 436 Wood Composites (3 cr).
ForPr 437 Wood as a Structural Material (3 cr).
ForPr 438 Wood Chemistry (3 cr).
ForPr 440 Topics in Wood Energy (1 cr).
ForPr 444 Lumber Manufacturing (3 cr).
ForPr 450 Topics in Wood Technology (1-3 cr).
ForPr 460 Wood Industry Tours (1.3 cr; see headnote).
ForPr 461 Wood Fluid Relationships (2 cr; see headnote).
ForPr 462 Analysis of Production Systems (2 cr; see headnote).
ForPr 463 Pulp and Paper Process Lab (2 cr; see headnote).
ForPr 464 Pulp and Paper Process Calculations (2.7 cr; see headnote).
ForPr 465 Pulp and Paper Process Operations (2.7 cr; see headnote).
ForPr 466 Paper Engineering Lab (1.3 cr; see headnote).
ForPr 467 Coated Product Development (1.3 cr; see headnote).
ForPr 469 Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Papermaking (2 cr; see headnote).
ForPr 470 Interdisciplinary Natural Resource Planning (3 cr).
ForPr 471 Pulp and Paper Process Dynamics and Control (2 cr; see headnote).
ForPr 472 Biological and Environmental Science of Pulp and Paper (2 cr; see headnote).
ForPr WS475 Estimating I (3 cr).
ForPr 494 Models for Resource Decisions (4 cr).
ForPr 496 Forest Products Seminar (1 cr).
ForPr 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr).
ForPr 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr).
ForPr 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Major philosophy, management, and research problems of forest products industries; presentation of individual studies on assigned topics. Prereq: perm.
ForPr 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
ForPr 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr). Selected topics in the conservation and management of natural resources. Prereq: perm.
ForPr 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
ForPr 505 (s) Professional Development (cr arr). Cr earned in this course will not be accepted toward grad degree programs. Prereq: perm.
ForPr 522 Advanced Forest Roads (3 cr). Alt/yrs. Field layout of L-line in a forest setting; curves; slope staking and clearing limits; lab analysis of soil for subgrade; lab analysis of gravel for surfacing; stability analysis; costing of alternatives. Prereq: ForPr 430.
ForPr 534 Advanced Techniques of Timber Harvesting Analysis (3 cr). Alt/yrs. Layout, planning, and cost analysis of timber harvesting systems using available computer analysis techniques and program; analysis of road cost and stability problems; cost control of logging operations. Two lec and one 3-hr lab a wk; three 1-day field trips. Prereq: ForPr 430 or equivalent or perm.
ForPr WS535 Nondestructive Testing of Wood-Base Materials (3 cr). WSU C E 536.
ForPr 538 Advanced Wood Chemistry (3 cr). Chemistry of woody tissues, including lignin, cellulose, hermicelluloses, and other polysaccharides. One or two optional half-day field trips. Prereq: organic chemistry or perm.
ForPr 550 (s) Advanced Wood Technology (1-3 cr, max 6). Advanced wood utilization and technology to include topics such as wood protection and preservation, advanced drying and moisture movement, gluing and finishing, engineered and composite wood products, energy; specific topics change yearly. May be repeated for cr to a maximum of 6 cr with perm and different topic. One to three days of field trips. Prereq: ForPr 337 or perm.
ForPr J577/J477 Forest Products Business Management (3 cr). Business plans for primary and secondary wood products processing businesses; preliminary investment analysis using spreadsheets; quality management theory and practice; measurement techniques and diagnostic software related to statistical process control; market development and marketing for primary and secondary manufacturing; commercial aspects, principles and terminology of the timber trade. Graduate students in ForPr 577 serve as group leaders on field projects. One 2-day field trip. Prereq: ForPr 277, 444 or perm.
ForPr 597 (s) Practicum (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
ForPr 598 (s) Internship (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
ForPr 599 (s) Research (cr arr). Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation. Prereq: perm.
ForPr 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (cr arr). Prereq: admission to the doctoral program in "forestry, wildlife and range sciences" and perm of dept.
There are over 20 million acres of forested land in Idaho with varied ownership and practices. This resource provides excellent study opportunities for graduate students in forest resources. Graduate programs are offered in most areas of specialization of forest resources, including administration/policy, agroforestry, community and social forestry, ecology/ecosystem processes, expert systems, extension, fire ecology/management, genetics/tree improvement/ecogenetics, hydrology/watershed management, land use planning, management decision analysis, mensuration/inventory, growth and yield, nursery management, remote sensing/geographic information systems, silviculture, sociology of natural resources, forest ecosystem management/sustainable forestry, tree physiology, urban forestry, restoration/conservation biology, renewable resource economics, environmental studies/management, forest investment/business and finance, international forestry, forest protection/entomology/pathology, and regeneration.
Admission to the program is based on: evidence of ability to complete graduate-level work as discerned from undergraduate transcripts, the applicant's statement of career objectives, and letters of recommendation; the compatibility of the student's educational and career objectives with faculty expertise and departmental objectives; and availability of graduate faculty to act as major adviser for an applicant. The GRE is not required but is recommended for both the applicant's and faculty's understanding of the student's capabilities. An undergraduate degree related to our programs is also recommended but an applicant may be accepted with the understanding that certain course deficiencies may be required by the student's advisory committee.
Candidates must fulfill the requirements of the Graduate College and of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences.
Master of Science. Thesis and nonthesis options are offered. (A) Thesis option: General M.S. requirements apply. However, the thesis may be comprised of a manuscript(s) in a form acceptable for publication in a refereed journal, while otherwise fulfilling format requirements of the Graduate College. (B) Nonthesis option: General M.S. requirements apply. A written and/or oral examination that covers graduate course work must be taken during the final semester in residence. At least one professional paper is required and will be evaluated by the candidate's supervisory committee.
Doctor of Philosophy. The Ph.D. degree is available with a major in forestry, wildlife and range sciences. General Ph.D. requirements apply; see the FWR section for details.
For 301 Wildland Field Ecology I (1 cr).
For 302 Wildland Field Ecology II (2 cr).
For 320 Dendrology (3 cr).
For 330 Forest Ecosystem Processes (3 cr).
For 361 Farm and Natural Resource Appraisal (3 cr).
For ID&WS374 Forest Mensuration (3 cr).
For 375 Aerial Photo Interpretation of Renewable Natural Resources (3 cr).
For 383 Economics for Natural Resource Managers (3 cr).
For 398 (s) Renewable Natural Resources Internship (cr arr).
For 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr).
For 401 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2).
For 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr).
For 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr).
For 405 (s) Professional Development (cr arr).
For 406 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr).
For WS415 Remote Sensing Applied to Terrain Evaluation (3 cr).
For 423 Forest Community Ecology (1 cr).
For 424 Silviculture (1-3 cr).
For 426 Wildland Fire Management and Ecology (3 cr).
For 427 Prescribed Burning Lab (2 cr).
For 432 Tree Physiology (3 cr).
For 464 Forest Pathology (3 cr).
For 465 Forest Protection (2 cr).
For 466 Forest Disease and Insect Problems (3 cr).
For 470 Interdisciplinary Natural Resource Planning (3 cr).
For ID472 Remote Sensing of Environment (3 cr).
For 474 Forest Resource Inventories (2 cr).
For 476 Forestry Project Evaluation (3 cr).
For ID477 Integrated Forest Management Models (3 cr).
For 478 Western Forestry Practices (1 cr).
For 479 Forest Contracting (2 cr).
For 484 Forest Policy and Administration (2 cr).
For 494 Models for Resource Decisions (4 cr).
For 497 (s) Senior Thesis (2-4 cr, max 4).
For 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr).
For 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr).
For 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Major philosophy, management, and research problems of wildlands; presentation of individual studies on assigned topics. Prereq: perm.
For 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
For 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr). Selected topics in the conservation and management of natural resources. Prereq: perm.
For 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
For 510 Fundamentals of Research (3 cr). The research process and the graduate research project; objectives, techniques, and challenges; scientific method and the design process; use of the literature; creativity; writing and speaking about research; preparation of a research proposal.
For WS511 Introduction to Population Genetics (2 cr). WSU GenCB 511.
For J512/J412 Artificial Regeneration (2 cr). Methods of cone collection, seed extraction, and storage; seedling procurement contracts; seedling handling and storage; planting contracts; regeneration surveys; plantation failure diagnosis. Cr earned in For 512 by preparation of paper on approved regeneration topic. One lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. Prereq: perm.
For ID-J513/ID-J413 Forest Nursery Management (2 cr). WSU NATRS 413/513. Alt/yrs. Forest nursery design considerations; seed processing and quality; nursery equipment and cultural practices; seedling quality. Cr earned in For 513 by preparation of paper on nursery design and growing regimes for assigned species. Two 1-day field trips.
For ID-J520/ID-J420 Tropical Dendrology/Ecology (3 cr). WSU NATRS 422/522. Alt/yrs. Distribution, physiognomy, and climate of world tropical and subtropical vegetation types; identification, ecology, and uses of major pantropical trees and associated vegetation. Cr earned in For 520 by preparation of paper on a specific genus or species. Two lec and 4 hrs of lab a wk. Prereq: perm.
For 524 Quantitative Silviculture (2 cr). Alt/yrs. Quantifying site quality, measures of stand density, predicting forest growth and yield, simulation models, and use of simulation models in silvicultural prescriptions.
For 525 Advanced Silviculture (3 cr). Silvicultural systems and cultural practices; design of silvicultural prescriptions. Term project, field labs, and two days of field trips. Prereq: For 424 and/or perm.
For 526 Fire Ecology (3 cr). Same as Range 526. Alt/yrs. Fire-related ecology of plant and animal species in wildlands; effects of fire occurrence and suppression on physical environment, landscapes, and processes in both natural and managed ecosystems. Two days of field trips. Prereq: general ecology course.
For 527 Landscape Ecology of Forests and Rangelands (2-3 cr). Ecological relationships of biotic communities in heterogeneous environments, spatial and temporal patterns, importance of landscapes in maintenance of ecosystem diversity and function. Independent study project and instructor perm required for 3 cr. One 2-hr discussion a week based on extensive reading of current literature. Prereq: upper-division plant or animal ecology.
For ID-J528/ID-J428 Forest Gene Resource Management (3 cr). Same as Genet J428/J528. WSU NATRS and GenCB 427/527. Application of genetic principles to management of forest trees: the origins and function of genetic diversity, heritability and genetic change, genetic implications of silvicultural practices and ecosystem management, forest tree genetic conservation. Cr earned in For 528 by seminar preparation and presentation. Two to four days of field trips. Prereq: For 270 or perm.
For WS536 Modeling and Simulation of Ecological Systems (3 cr). WSU Cpt S 536.
For 549 Tropical Soils (3 cr). See Soils 549. Alt/yrs.
For 550 GIS Topics in Ecosystem Analysis (2 cr). Evaluation and discussion of current issues regarding the techniques, instrumentation, and application of GIS technology in ecosystem analysis. Prereq: experience with ARC/INFO or other GIS and perm.
For J558/J458 Agroforestry (2-3 cr). See Range J458/J558.
For J562/J462 Watershed Management (2 cr). Influence of land management practices on streamflow, water quality, and riparian habitat. Additional projects/assignments reqd for grad cr. Two days of field trips. Prereq: For/Range/WLF 221 or perm.
For 564 Advanced Forest Pathology (2-4 cr). Alt/yrs. Field methods, lab techniques, and original literature used in study of tree diseases and rots, organisms that cause them, and deterioration of wood products; seminar in selected problems in forest pathology and their relations to forest practices. Prereq: For 464.
For ID&WS572 Digital Remote Sensing (3 cr). WSU Soils 574 and ES/RP 576. Alt/yrs. Digital image processing systems applied to satellite and other remote sensing systems. Two lec and four hrs of lab a wk; four days of field trips. Prereq: For 275 or 472, or perm.
For 573 Advanced Aerial Photo Interpretation (2-3 cr). Alt/yrs. Project planning; interpretation of vegetation, landforms, land use, disease and insect infestation, pollution, sequential changes, high-altitude-satellite imagery; mapping, photo-mensurational techniques; multistage sampling, and special problems. One lec and one 2- or 4-hr lab a wk; two 1-day field trips. Prereq: For 275 or equivalent, or perm.
For 575 Advanced Forest Management (2 cr). Alt/yrs. Forest regulation; recent development in applied forest management and important contributions in forest management.
For 577 Macro-forestry Management Analysis (2 cr). Procedures, models, and cases integrating natural resource project decisions with area analyses, strategic forest plans, and forest sector policy. Two lec and 1 hr of lab a wk. Prereq: For 476, 477 or perm.
For ID581 Advanced Forest Economics (2 cr). WSU NATRS 511. Economic principles, legislation, and policies affecting forestry, particularly those bearing on the character and intensity of land use.
For 586 Social Ecology of Natural Resources (3 cr). See ResRc 586.
For 589 Water Resources Seminar (1 cr). See Inter 589.
For J595/J495 International Wildland Management (1-3 cr, max 3). World approaches and problems. Additional projects/assignments reqd for grad cr. Prereq: sr or grad standing and perm.
For J596/J496 Field Studies in Tropical Ecology and Dendrology (3 cr). Extensive three-wk field course in the tropics; emphasis on primary and secondary vegetation types, land-use problems, utilization of pantropical trees. Graded P/F. Additional projects/assignments reqd for grad cr. Prereq: For J420/J520 and perm.
For 597 (s) Practicum (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
For 598 (s) Internship (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
For 599 (s) Research (cr arr). Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation. Prereq: perm.
For 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (cr arr). Prereq: admission to the doctoral program in "forestry, wildland and range sciences" and perm of dept.
With approximately 90 percent of its area in forest and range lands, together with its wealth of water resources, Idaho offers excellent opportunities for graduate study in all the disciplines related to management of renewable resources of wildlands. The college has its own research organization, the Forest, Wildlife and Range Experiment Station, including the Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, and the Cooperative Park Studies Unit. All faculty members have teaching responsibilities in the college as well as research responsibilities in the experiment station. Additional facilities include the Wilderness Research Center with a field station in the River of No Return Wilderness Area, the Lee A. Sharp Experimental Area near Burley, Idaho, the Clark Fork Field Campus in northern Idaho, and the USDA Forest and Range Experiment Station, Forestry Sciences Laboratory, in Moscow.
Admission for graduate study normally requires completion of course work equivalent to that required in one of the undergraduate curricula offered by the college. Students with differing backgrounds but substantial preparation in the sciences may also be admitted. The study plans developed will allow for differences in preparation while providing all students with comparable backgrounds by the time the graduate program is completed.
Candidate must fulfill the requirements of the Graduate College and of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences. See part 2 for the general requirements applicable to each degree.
Master of Science. Thesis and nonthesis options are offered with majors in fishery resources, forest products, forest resources, resource recreation and tourism, and wildlife resources. See the respective departmental sections for details.
Doctor of Philosophy. General Ph.D. requirements apply. Doctoral candidates are required to have an understanding of the principles of resource management in areas other than that chosen as a specialization. There is no general college requirement of proficiency in a foreign language for the doctorate, but one may be required by an individual student's committee where this seems desirable.
There is only one major for the Ph.D. degree--"forestry, wildlife and range sciences"; however, dissertation topics are selected from disciplinary areas within each department. The single designation for the major is in keeping with the college's philosophy of integrated resource management.
FWR 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr).
FWR 401 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2).
FWR 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr).
FWR 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr).
FWR 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr).
FWR 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Major philosophy, management, and research problems of wildlands; presentation of individual studies on assigned topics. Prereq: perm.
FWR 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FWR 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr). Selected topics in the conservation and management of natural resources. Prereq: perm.
FWR 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FWR 597 (s) Practicum (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FWR 598 (s) Internship (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
FWR 599 (s) Research (cr arr). Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation. Prereq: perm.
FWR 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (cr arr). Prereq: admission to the doctoral program in "forestry, wildlife and range sciences" and perm of dept.