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INTRODUCTION TO RNG 236 RANGE MANAGEMENT
TENTATIVE SYLLABUS
FALL 2016
DATE
TOPIC
TEXT
Aug 24-26
Introduction, overview, significance
Chapter 1-3
Aug 29-Sep 2 Range plant physiology and ecology
5,6
Sep 5-9
Monday September 5 – Labor Day
Range plant physiology and ecology continued
5,6
Sep 12-16
Range inventory and monitoring
7
FIRST HOUR EXAM FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16
Sep 19-23
Stocking rate and grazing systems
8,9
Sep 26-30
Grazing systems continued, grazing distribution
9,10
Oct 3-7
Animal nutrition and production
11
Wednesday, October 5: Assessment Day – No Class
SECOND HOUR EXAM FRIDAY OCTOBER 7
Oct 10-14
Range wildlife management
14
Oct 17-21
Range wildlife management continued
14
Oct 24-28
Manipulation of rangeland vegetation
15
Oct 31-Nov 4 Manipulation of rangeland vegetation continued
15
Nov 7-11
Manipulation of rangeland vegetation continued
15
THIRD HOUR EXAM, Wednesday November 9
Friday, November 11 – Veteran’s Day
Nov 14-18
Rangeland types and management
4
Nov 21-25
Rangeland management for multiple use
12
THANKSGIVING BREAK Thursday & Friday 24-25
Nov 28-Dec 2 Management of public lands: science and politics
selected readings
Dec 5-9
Contemporary issues in rangeland management
selected readings
FINAL EXAM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 3:00-5:00
General Education Goals/Objectives:
Goal 1: Explains the interrelationships between humans and their environment and the
role of science in their lives
Goal 2: Demonstrates knowledge and application of technology