Instructor(s): Cheryl Dunn
Number of Credit Hours: 2
Description: Study of plants that have ecological and/or agricultural importance in the Great Plains. Plant identification, grassland ecosystems and plants forage value, palatability, and utilization by both domestic livestock and wildlife. Cultural and historical uses of grassland.
Prerequisites: Admission to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Successful completion of BIOS 101 and 101L and AGRO 240 (or their equivalents) is recommended.
Registration: This course is offered as part of the Great Plains AG*IDEA consortium.
Course Requirements & Materials:
- Technical Requirements: Access to high-speed Internet and email with up-to-date browsers and the ability to view videos (recommended browsers are Firefox, Chrome, and Safari); students must find a proctor to administer in-person exams
- Textbooks:
- Common Grasses of Nebraska by J. Stubbendieck and K.L. Kottas (2005, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, EC05-170)
- Common Forbs and Shrubs of Nebraska by J. Stubbendieck and K.L. Kottas (2007, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, EC118)
- North American Wildland Plants by J. Stubbendieck and S.L. Hatch (2011, University of Nebraska Press) are all required.
- All course materials are online in Canvas.
This Course is Ideal For…
- Rangeland Management Specialists/Conservationists with government agencies
- Land Stewards with private conservation organizations
- Ranch managers
- Extension educators, agents, or specialists
- Co-op managers
- Students in the Grasslands Management certificate program
- Graduate students specializing in range and forage sciences
Questions About This Course or How to Register? Contact Lisa Hilfiker at lisa.hilfiker@unl.edu or (402) 472-8393.