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Courses
Courses are an academic term length set of detailed lessons that include applications of scientific and technological themes, ecosystem management and laboratory and field-based activities.

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Aquatic Field and Lab Methods I A natural resources and fisheries course that introduces aquatic field and laboratory methods. 6 Quarter hour credits: 3 hours lecture, 9 hours lab
Aquatic Field and Lab Methods II A natural resources and fisheries capstone course featuring measurement techniques and a comprehensive field study of local stream and lake ecosystems. 6 Quarter hour credits: 3 hours lecture, 9 hours lab
Environmental Ethics A lecture-only course that uses current references to explore views on the humans/nature relationship. 3 Quarter hour credits:3 hours lecture
Environmental Science I Introduces the structure and function of ecosystems as a background for the coverage of environmental issues and ecosystem management. 4 Quarter hour credits: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Environmental Science II Focuses on environmental problems associated with biological resources, using ecosystem management as an underlying theme. 4 Quarter hour credits: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Environmental Science III Examines environmental problems and issues related to energy and environmental contamination. 4 Quarter hour credits: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Geographic Information Systems Provides a lecture-only format suitable for introducing the use of GIS in a wide variety of disciplines. 3 Quarter hour credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Introduction to Mammalogy Introduces the characteristics, evolution, classification, adaptations, ecology, and natural history of mammals. 3 Quarter hour credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Principles of Wildlife Conservation A lecture-only course that uses current references to present concepts and practices of wildlife conservation. 3 Quarter hour credits: 3 hours lecture

Instructional Manuals
These materials contain classroom, laboratory or field-based applications of scientific and technological themes in ecosystem management.

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Aquatic Ecology Lab Describes a cost-effective way to develop a "constructed wetlands" for field-based student applications including instructional modules that can be used in the lab
Special Topic I – Forest Surveying and Silviculture Forest Surveying and Silviculture. Provides a compilation of forestry-related laboratory exercises and field activities selected from course materials in forest resource technology programs.
Special Topic II – Watersheds, Soils, and Ornithology Watersheds, Soils and Ornithology. A compilation of natural resources exercises used to evaluate watershed ecosystems, soil characteristics and estimating bird populations.

Instructional Modules
These materials contain classroom, laboratory or field-based applications of scientific and technological themes in ecosystem management.

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Human Impacts This module presents activities to evaluate human impacts on the environment using several different approaches and resources.
Town Meeting: an Approach to Exploring Environmental Issues This module introduces case studies in a "town meeting" format as a new teaching method for evaluation of a complex environmental issue.
Forest Regeneration: An Evaluation of Seedling Mortality, Growth and Stand Development This module describes a field-based laboratory that evaluates tree seedling growth and mortality and stand development as part of a reforestation project.
Evaluation of Media Coverage of an Environmental Issue This module provides students with some skills and practice in evaluating claims made in written accounts of environmental issues.
The Impact of Land Use on Water Quality This module provides information on conducting a multiple session classroom, laboratory, and field-based experience to determine the impact of non-point sources of pollution on watersheds.
Willamette Valley Land Use Change This module provides materials that allow module students to examine various images and prepare a detailed analysis of land use changes in the Willamette Valley, Oregon.
An Evaluation of Genetically Modified Organisms This module examines the production of genetically modified organisms as an environmental issue. Potential environmental impacts of genetically modified crops are emphasized, although human health concerns are also addressed.
Illustrations of Interconnectedness in Ecosystems This module introduces the idea of interconnectedness among ecosystem components and describes a number of scenarios that illustrate the concept.

Fire Ecology Series

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Ecological Role of Fire A lecture-based module intended for use in courses such as Environmental Science, General Biology and Introduction to Natural Resources and presents the current understanding of the role of wildfire.
Historical Fire Regimes and Their Application to Forest Management This module introduces the concept of historical fire regimes and describes how they are applied to modern forest management.
Anatomy of a Wildfire - The B&B Complex Fires A case study module that presents an examination of the B&B Complex Fire in central Oregon. The module introduces the basics of wildfire behavior in the context of historical fire regimes.
Pre-Fire Intervention: Thinning and Prescribed Burning This lecture-based module provides an introduction to the issue and uses case studies in California and Oregon to illustrate the main points.
Post-Wildfire (Salvage) Logging - The Controversy This module examines the contentious wildfire issues of whether or not to remove trees after a wildfire based on our current state of knowledge on salvage logging.
An Evaluation of Media Coverage of Wildfire Issues A class-room exercise designed to develop student objectivity in evaluating articles published about wildfire-related issues such as salvage logging, wildfire impacts and thinning as a tool for reducing the probability of catastrophic wildfire.

Marine Fisheries Series

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Marine Fisheries Overview A lecture-based module presenting an overview of issues related to marine fisheries resources. It covers causes for declines of marine fish stocks, the implications of fishery declines for marine communities and ecosystems, and, fishery management practices.
Marine Fisheries - Introduction and Status A lecture-based module presenting a detailed examination of the nature of marine fisheries and their status as natural resources.
Marine Fisheries - Causes for Decline and Impacts A lecture-based module presenting a detailed examination of the causes for the decline of marine fisheries and the community- and ecosystem-level impacts of these declines.
Marine Fisheries - Management and Proposed Solutions A lecture-based module presenting a detailed examination of traditional, market-based and ecosystem-based approaches to marine fisheries management.
Declining Expectations - The Phenomenon of Shifting Baselines An instructional guide designed to provide instructors with lecture support on the concept of shifting baselines and its application to marine fisheries. Shifting baselines are defined and their contribution to fishery declines discussed. Various methods that are used to establish historical baselines are described and illustrated with case studies.
The Role of Marine Reserves in Ecosystem-based Fishery Management A lecture-based module presenting the role of marine reserves including the implementation of marine reserve networks in ecosystem-based fishery management.
The Decline of Atlantic Cod - A Case Study This module provides materials for a comprehensive examination of the decline of the Atlantic cod and brief descriptions of other fisheries for developing case studies.
Where Does Your Seafood Come From? An activity designed to evaluate the sustainability of locally available seafood.
Shrimp Farming - Environmental and Social Impacts An evaluation of the environmental and social impacts of shrimp aquaculture.
Comprehensive Resources for NCSR Marine Fisheries Series This document provides detailed summaries for six videos that examine various aspects of the marine fisheries issue, a comprehensive glossary of terms commonly used in marine fisheries and a complete set of citations of web, print and additional video resources.

Educator Guides
These guides are designed to provide educators background information for developing curriculum modules or courses.

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American Indian Perspectives: Nature, Natural Resources, and Natural Resources Education Nature, Natural Resources, and Natural Resources Education. Provides historical and contemporary information on American Indians and natural resources.
Visions for Natural Resource Education and Ecosystem Science for the 21st Century Documents new directions in creating educational programs to meet the needs of the Twenty-first Century natural resource workforce.
Poles Apart A pictorial visit to the Arctic and Antarctic is part of the NCSR pictorial series designed for presentation to general audiences. It is comprised of images made from photographs from the Arctic and Antarctic regions presented in a PowerPoint format supported by instructors notes.
A Visit to Southern Africa A pictorial visit to Southern Africa is part of the NCSR pictorial series designed for presentation to general audiences. It is comprised of images made from photographs from Botswana and Zambia in a PowerPoint format supported by instructor notes.
The West – The Columbia Gorge and Monterey Bay A pictorial visit, The West- The Columbia Gorge and Monterey Bay is part of the NCSR pictorial series designed for presentation to general audiences. It is comprised of images made from photographs from The Columbia Gorge in Oregon and Washington, and Monterey Bay in California. Photos are presented in a PowerPoint format supported by instructor notes.

Community-based Secondary Education Guides
These Educators Guides are designed around the community-based approach which unites the classroom and the community in the teaching and learning process.

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Community as a Context for Learning A detailed guide for developing community-based lessons including tools and resources to connect the classrooms to the community.
Community-Based Natural Resource Activities for Biology A series of community-based activities designed for high school biology classes.
Educator's Guide to Program Development in Natural Resources An introductory guide to developing community-based education and ecosystem management instruction as organizing frameworks around natural resource-based studies.
Educator's Guide to American Indian Perspectives in Natural Resources For educators looking to include American Indian perspectives in their courses, this manual provides current information and approaches to tribal use and management of natural resources. Two leading Indian authors discuss Traditional Ecological Knowledge and western science as well as current work and important background information necessary for inclusion into a natural resource or environmental program.

Curriculum Development and Application Guides
These guides are designed to assist educators in the development of curriculum, application of supporting instructional technology and in supporting other aspects of natural resource education.

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Imaging Technology – Using Google Earth and NASA World Wind This module provides information and instructions on access to and manipulation of high resolution remote sensing imagery.
Toolbox for Curriculum Documentation and Testing Contains detail strategies for use by educational professionals in documenting curriculum products and protocols for test products.
Natural Resource Education Student Outreach and Recruiting Presentation This guide provides a PowerPoint presentation with accompanying notes designed to advise students about employment opportunities and education requirements.
Student Questionnaire - Science as a Process This questionnaire has been developed to assist faculty in determining the effectiveness of an instructional unit in increasing student knowledge of the scientific process of gathering and using data.

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