CSS 235: Society and Natural Resources (3 credits), June 13 - July 08, MTWR, 10:30 am - 01:20 pm. Instructor: Patrick Wilson. Description: The social sciences applied to natural resources management; relationship between natural resources and human socioeconomic systems; analysis of resource issues. Meets U-Idaho Core Social Science Requirement. CRN: 81856
CSS 505 Professional Development: Environmental Education (1 credit). June 23-26. Instructor: Karla Bradley Eitel. Description. Teacher Institute on climate, water and science. Spend a long weekend on Payette Lake at the McCall Outdoor Science School working alongside university scientists to discover the latest in climate and water research and how it can be integrated into your classroom. Open to middle and high school science teachers. Room and board covered by the National Science Foundation. A $100 stipend provided to participants. Meets 6 p.m. Thursday, June 23, and ends 4 p.m., Sunday, June 26. Final project due: July 30. Course offered at In-service rate. Visit the course website. CRN: 80820
CSS 505 Professional Development: Geospatial Tools for Educators (1 credit). July 12-15. Instructor: Jan Eitel. Description. Explore Ponderosa State Park and the beautiful McCall environment at the McCall Outdoor Science School. Learn the latest in Geospatial tools (such as freely available software like Google Earth) and how they can be used in teaching hands-on field inquiries. Open to middle and high school science teachers. Room and board covered by the National Science Foundation and NASA. A $100 stipend provided to participants. Meets 6 p.m. Thursday, July 12, and ends 4 p.m., Sunday, July 15. Final project due: July 30. Course offered at In-service rate. CRN: 81680
CSS 572: Human Dimensions of Restoration Ecology (3 credits), May 16 – Aug. 5, World-Wide Web. Instructor: Charles C. Harris. Description.
An in-depth investigation of multi-dimensional human considerations, including economic, social, and cultural values and the role they play in maintaining, restoring, or sustaining ecosystems. Explores the major premise that projects designed for the restoration and sustainable management of ecosystems and associated resources must be ecologically sound, economically viable, and socially desirable to be successful.
Web fee of $35/credit.
Visit the course website. CRN: 81397
CSS 580: Restoration Ecology Practicum (2 credits), May 16 – Aug. 5, World-Wide Web. Instructor: Charles C. Harris. Description:
Capstone experience in Restoration Ecology Certificate Program. Work independently to develop plan for implementing and assessing the success of ecological restoration; plan must synthesize literature, concepts, and challenges; plan shall be written with graphics and electronic submission for possible publication.
Web fee of $35.00/credit.
Visit the course website. CRN: 78936
FORP 405/505 Professional Development: Sustainable Forestry (2 credits). June 21-24. Instructor: Thomas M. Gorman. Description:
Explore some of the most beautiful forests in the world. Learn which trees grow where and why. Investigate elements of sustainable forest management. Tour a high-tech sawmill. Network with other educators. Interact with foresters, biologists, loggers, technology specialists and mill workers who care for our forests and make products you use every day. Learn about potential careers for your students. Comments: Section for Idaho teachers only. Teachers employed outside the state of Idaho must register in FORP 503-01, CRN 81416. Contact instructor (208) 885-7402 for course details.
Course offered at In-Service rate ($89/credit). Visit the course website. CRN: 78881 and 78882
REM 221: Ecology (3 credits) June 13 - July 22, World Wide Web. Instructor: Professor R. Robberecht. Description:
Major topics covered by the course include the physical environment, how organisms interact with each other and their environment, evolutionary processes, population dynamics, communities, energy flow and ecosystems, human influences on ecosystems, and the integration and scaling of ecological processes through systems ecology. Computer- based materials are used extensively for guided independent learning in this course. For highly motivated students who can study independently.
Web fee of $35/credit.
Program website. CRN: 81861
REM 505 Professional Development: Rangeland Weed Management (1 credit) In Weiser, Idaho. June 14-15. Instructor: Karen Launchbaugh. Description:
Explore the challenges and opportunities for managing the invasive plants that threaten rangelands and pasturelands. The first day of the course will identify the principles of invasion and characteristics of rangeland ecosystems. Presentations and activities will include materials and approaches that are “classroom-ready.” The second day will consist of a field trip hosted by the Washington County Weed Management group. We will see many on-the-ground examples of the ecological challenges presented by invasive exotic plants. We will also observe successes that have been waged by management approaches that include herbicides, targeted grazing, and biocontrol. This will be a highly interactive course that is designed for teachers of all topics and levels of instruction.
Course offered at In-service rate. Visit the
Idaho Rangeland Resource Commission to register, or contact
range@uidaho.edu for more details. CRN: 80681
REM 505 Professional Development: Rangeland Principles for Educators (2-3 credits) Twin Falls/Burley, Idaho. July 5-8. Instructor: Karen Launchbaugh. Description: This course is designed
for high school teachers interested in becoming an Affiliate Instructor of Rangeland Ecology and Management at the University of Idaho and teaching a Dual Credit course called “Rangeland Principles” for university credit. This professional development course is designed for instructors with a basic academic background in rangeland ecology and management such as taking a rangeland course while in college or participating in previous professional development courses that focused on rangelands. This course will include classroom presentations and activities led by university rangeland professors and extension professionals. Field tours will be included throughout the 4-day class and will include visits to rangeland sites, discussions with ranchers and rangeland managers. This course is made possible through support and collaboration with the Idaho Rangeland Resource Commission.
Course offered at In-service rate. Contact
range@uidaho.edu for more details. CRN: 81233
