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Natural Resources Science and Management Ph.D.

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College of Food, Agri & Natural Resource Sciences (TCOA)602 - Doctor of Philosophy

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Minimum GPA to receive degree

3
Completion requirements
Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
  • 8191771
Completion requirements

Students must enroll in at least 33 credits in addition to their orientation, seminar, and thesis credit (24 credits of NR 8888) requirements. Students may elect to take courses outside of this list if advised to do so by their advisor or committee.

Earn at least 33 credits from the following:
  • 7928331
  • 0069011
  • 7953521
  • 0083571
  • 8174771
  • 0045591
  • 0045341
  • 7920221
  • 0021631
  • 0021921
  • 0075701
  • 0089021
  • 0089041
  • 0089051
  • 8002041
  • 0052151
  • 7950081
  • 8151201
  • 0070201
  • 7910391
  • 0022501
  • 7888041
  • 0023211
  • 0054031
  • 8114251
  • 0110201
  • 8152551
  • 7907311
  • 0071671
  • 0040511
  • 7953891
  • 0098471
  • 0099951
  • 0155931
  • 7938761
  • 0097531
  • 8113761
  • 0112831
  • 8084541
  • 8151341
  • 8180191
  • 0161161
  • 0028061
  • 0029301
  • 0033581
  • 0011491
  • 0079951
  • 0016241
  • 0064081
  • 0064091
  • 0034661
  • 0034651
  • 0036641
  • 0043671
  • 8034561
  • 0047121
  • 7995131
  • 7995141
  • 8009601
  • 8009591
  • 0168501

  • ESPM5xxx

  • FNRM5xxx

  • FNRM8xxx

Addresses measurements and related technology applications and resource analysis. Graduate students in this track may choose to specialize in topics such as: geographic information systems (GIS); remote sensing; geospatial analysis; survey design (including forest inventory and monitoring), measurement, modeling; and biometrics. Studies typically focus on landscape, region, or global levels.

Completion requirements

Students must enroll in at least 33 credits in addition to their orientation, seminar, and thesis credit (24 credits of NR 8888) requirements. Students may elect to take courses outside of this list if advised to do so by their advisor or committee.

Earn at least 33 credits from the following:
  • 7928331
  • 0069011
  • 7953521
  • 0095151
  • 0069021
  • 0082371
  • 8068591
  • 0080481
  • 0082241
  • 0083571
  • 7896131
  • 0080321
  • 0080001
  • 8174771
  • 7920221
  • 0039101
  • 0039401
  • 0021631
  • 0021921
  • 0075701
  • 0088981
  • 0088991
  • 0089021
  • 0089041
  • 0089051
  • 8088781
  • 0070201
  • 0022471
  • 7920181
  • 7910391
  • 7919211
  • 0022501
  • 7888041
  • 8069381
  • 8069391
  • 0023211
  • 0146491
  • 0153511
  • 8114251
  • 0110201
  • 8152551
  • 0040331
  • 0040511
  • 0151171
  • 7942531
  • 0097531
  • 8113761
  • 8084541
  • 0135141
  • 0135231
  • 8151341
  • 8180191
  • 0009881
  • 7910301
  • 0009421
  • 0025311
  • 0106911
  • 0077921
  • 0139391
  • 0140161
  • 0077861
  • 8055001
  • 0077601
  • 0142951
  • 8078991
  • 0078021
  • 7974591
  • 0145841
  • 0077631
  • 8099331
  • 0093421
  • 0158611
  • 0077251
  • 0101831
  • 0101841
  • 7984761
  • 0147211
  • 7899201
  • 0063711
  • 0065991
  • 0108821
  • 8001841
  • 0029301
  • 0033581
  • 0011491
  • 0082021
  • 0081991
  • 0093841
  • 0079951
  • 0016241
  • 0064081
  • 0064091
  • 0034661
  • 0034651
  • 0036641
  • 0043671
  • 8034561
  • 0047121
  • 7995131
  • 7995141
  • 8009601
  • 8009591
  • 0168501
  • 7949711

  • ESPM5xxx

  • FNRM5xxx

  • FNRM8xxx

For students interested in focusing on how society values and makes decisions about the use, management, and protection of natural and environmental resources. Graduate students in this track can specialize in areas such as: economics, policy, administration and management, planning, operations research, conflict resolution, human dimensions, and land use planning. Studies might consider choices, impacts, and tradeoffs in protecting, restoring, developing, and allocating natural and environmental resources. The research conducted by students in this track may address a wide range of issues and problems from local to international in scope.

Completion requirements

Students must enroll in at least 33 credits in addition to their orientation, seminar, and thesis credit (24 credits of NR 8888) requirements. Students may elect to take courses outside of this list if advised to do so by their advisor or committee.

Earn at least 33 credits from the following:
  • 7928331
  • 0040221
  • 8034511
  • 8034481
  • 0040241
  • 0040261
  • 8174771
  • 0034861
  • 0041641
  • 8154631
  • 0045591
  • 0033941
  • 0045341
  • 0033691
  • 7994701
  • 7920221
  • 0052031
  • 8002041
  • 0052151
  • 7950081
  • 8006451
  • 8006531
  • 8151201
  • 0070201
  • 0022501
  • 7888041
  • 0023211
  • 0054071
  • 8015941
  • 0053991
  • 0054031
  • 8114251
  • 8152551
  • 0040511
  • 7953891
  • 0155931
  • 0151171
  • 7942531
  • 0097531
  • 0112831
  • 8190831
  • 8064571
  • 8064581
  • 0080441
  • 8084541
  • 8151341
  • 8180191
  • 0053111
  • 0029301
  • 0072911
  • 0016241
  • 0034661
  • 0034651
  • 0036641
  • 0043671
  • 0047121
  • 7995131
  • 7995141
  • 8009601
  • 8009591
  • 0168501
  • 7949711

  • ESPM5xxx

  • FNRM5xxx

  • FNRM8xxx

Brings together the integrally related areas of earth sciences, soils, and water resources management with an applied focus on wildland ecosystems, which may include the interface of forests with grasslands, wetlands, and agriculture. Graduate students in this track may specialize in areas such as: forest hydrology, water quality, and watershed management. Research would focus on forest, riparian, and wetland ecosystems.

Completion requirements

Students must enroll in at least 33 credits in addition to their orientation, seminar, and thesis credit (24 credits of NR 8888) requirements. Students may elect to take courses outside of this list if advised to do so by their advisor or committee.

Earn at least 33 credits from the following:
  • 7928331
  • 0069011
  • 7953521
  • 0083571
  • 7896131
  • 7956981
  • 7957791
  • 7956991
  • 7957001
  • 7957011
  • 7957741
  • 7957751
  • 7957761
  • 7957781
  • 7976001
  • 8034521
  • 8034541
  • 0040231
  • 7903851
  • 0040241
  • 8174771
  • 8024761
  • 0041261
  • 0160751
  • 0075701
  • 0070201
  • 0165361
  • 7910391
  • 0022501
  • 7888041
  • 0023211
  • 7953891
  • 0151171
  • 7942531
  • 8084541
  • 0049091
  • 8151341
  • 8180191
  • 0029301
  • 7990791
  • 7957911
  • 7957921
  • 7957871
  • 7957901
  • 7957881
  • 0016241
  • 0034661
  • 0034651
  • 0036641
  • 0043671
  • 0047121
  • 7995131
  • 7995141
  • 8009601
  • 8009591
  • 0168501

  • ESPM5xxx

  • FNRM5xxx

  • FNRM8xxx

For students who wish to specialize in areas such as: wood and fiber as raw materials; deterioration of wood; wood mechanics and structural design; wood moisture interactions and drying; processing and performance of composites; economics of manufacturing systems; technology and processing of solid wood products; marketing, design and production of housing components; and energy-efficient building construction.

Completion requirements

Students must enroll in at least 33 credits in addition to their orientation, seminar, and thesis credit (24 credits of NR 8888) requirements. Students may elect to take courses outside of this list if advised to do so by their advisor or committee.

Earn at least 33 credits from the following:
  • 7928331
  • 0069011
  • 7953521
  • 0083571
  • 7956981
  • 7957001
  • 8034481
  • 8174771
  • 7920221
  • 0075701
  • 0128471
  • 8002041
  • 0052151
  • 7950081
  • 8088781
  • 0054951
  • 7921831
  • 8151201
  • 0070201
  • 7910391
  • 0022501
  • 7888041
  • 0023211
  • 0054031
  • 0153511
  • 0099041
  • 8114251
  • 0110201
  • 0099111
  • 8152551
  • 0048701
  • 8063451
  • 0040511
  • 7953891
  • 0151171
  • 7942531
  • 0070131
  • 0097531
  • 8113761
  • 0112831
  • 8084541
  • 8151341
  • 8180191
  • 0106911
  • 0161161
  • 8058651
  • 0028061
  • 0029301
  • 0053661
  • 0016241
  • 0034661
  • 0034651
  • 0036641
  • 0043671
  • 0047121
  • 7995131
  • 7995141
  • 8009601
  • 8009591
  • 0168501

  • ESPM5xxx

  • FNRM5xxx

  • FNRM8xxx

Focuses on forest resources and allows students to choose from specializations in the following areas: forest biology, ecology, ecophysiology; genetics and tree improvement; tree physiology; reproductive biology and forest regeneration; forest growth and vegetation dynamics; timber harvesting, silviculture, and sustainable forest management; landscape ecology, restoration, and management; conservation of biodiversity and wildlife habitat management; forest health; disturbance (including fire) ecology; urban and community forestry; and agroforestry. Research normally focuses on forest and related ecosystems.

Completion requirements
Students must enroll in at least 33 credits in addition to their orientation, seminar, and thesis credit (24 credits of NR 8888) requirements. Students may elect to take courses outside of this list if advised to do so by their advisor or committee.
Earn at least 33 credits from the following:
  • 7928331
  • 0069011
  • 7953521
  • 0083571
  • 7896131
  • 7956981
  • 7957791
  • 7956991
  • 7957001
  • 7957011
  • 7957711
  • 7957741
  • 7957751
  • 7957761
  • 7957781
  • 7976001
  • 8034521
  • 8034541
  • 0040231
  • 7903851
  • 0040241
  • 0000231
  • 8174771
  • 0160751
  • 0165361
  • 0022501
  • 7888041
  • 0023211
  • 0151171
  • 7942531
  • 0049091
  • 8151341
  • 8180191
  • 0029301
  • 7990791
  • 7957911
  • 7957921
  • 0016241
  • 0034661
  • 0034651
  • 0036641
  • 0043671
  • 0047121
  • 7995131
  • 7995141
  • 8009601
  • 8009591
  • 0168501

  • ESPM5xxx

  • FNRM5xxx

  • FNRM8xxx

Specializes in areas such as: the chemistry and biotechnology of lignocellulosic materials; material science of paper and fiber products; paper recycling; energy and manufacturing efficiency in the pulp and paper-making process; novel and environmentally friendly pulping and bleaching, transport processes through porous media, surface and colloid science of papermaking; chemical engineering applications in pulp and paper processes; and statistical process control.

Completion requirements
Students must enroll in at least 33 credits in addition to their orientation, seminar, and thesis credit (24 credits of NR 8888) requirements. Students may elect to take courses outside of this list if advised to do so by their advisor or committee.
Earn at least 33 credits from the following:
  • 7928331
  • 0069011
  • 7953521
  • 0083571
  • 7896131
  • 8174771
  • 7920221
  • 0075701
  • 0052031
  • 0052151
  • 0070201
  • 0022471
  • 7920181
  • 7910391
  • 7919211
  • 0022501
  • 7888041
  • 8069381
  • 8069391
  • 0023211
  • 0153511
  • 7953891
  • 0151171
  • 7942531
  • 0097531
  • 8113761
  • 8084541
  • 8151341
  • 8180191
  • 0009881
  • 0009421
  • 8084901
  • 0025311
  • 7979301
  • 0106911
  • 0077921
  • 0077861
  • 8055001
  • 0077631
  • 8099331
  • 0093421
  • 0101831
  • 7984761
  • 0063711
  • 0065991
  • 0108821
  • 8001841
  • 0029301
  • 0011491
  • 0082021
  • 0081991
  • 0093841
  • 0016241
  • 0034661
  • 0034651
  • 0036641
  • 0043671
  • 0047121
  • 7995131
  • 7995141
  • 8009601
  • 8009591
  • 0168501

  • ESPM5xxx

  • FNRM5xxx

  • FNRM8xxx

Focuses on the use and management of natural resources for recreation and tourism. Graduate students in this track may specialize in areas such recreational land management, resource-based tourism, planning for recreation and tourism, and the human dimensions of natural resource uses. Additionally, students may focus on environmental education and leadership for effective communication with diverse publics about natural resources.

Completion requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 8253221
AND
Students must enroll in at least 30 elective credits in addition to their orientation, seminar, required, and thesis credits (24 credits of NR 8888) requirements. Students may elect to take courses outside of this list if advised to do so by their advisor or committee.
Earn at least 30 credits from the following:
  • 0102801
  • 0086441
  • 7889791
  • 7970711
  • 8179741
  • 7953521
  • 0095151
  • 0082371
  • 8068591
  • 0082241
  • 0080321
  • 0080001
  • 8174771
  • 7920221
  • 0039101
  • 0039401
  • 0075701
  • 8002041
  • 0052151
  • 7950081
  • 8088781
  • 7920181
  • 7910391
  • 7919211
  • 0022501
  • 7888041
  • 8069381
  • 8069391
  • 0023211
  • 0153511
  • 0110201
  • 8152551
  • 0040331
  • 0097531
  • 8113761
  • 8084541
  • 8151341
  • 8180191
  • 0009881
  • 7910301
  • 0009421
  • 0025311
  • 0106911
  • 0077921
  • 0140161
  • 0077861
  • 8055001
  • 0077601
  • 0142951
  • 8078991
  • 0078021
  • 0145841
  • 0077631
  • 8099331
  • 0093421
  • 0077251
  • 0101831
  • 0161161
  • 7899201
  • 0063711
  • 0065991
  • 8182141
  • 8182151
  • 8201701
  • 8001841
  • 0029301
  • 0011491
  • 0082021
  • 0081991
  • 0093841
  • 0079951
  • 0016241
  • 0064081
  • 0064091
  • 0034661
  • 0034651
  • 0036641
  • 0043671
  • 0168501
  • 7949711

  • ESPM5xxx

  • FNRM5xxx

  • FNRM8xxx

Students also have the option of enrolling in relevant Duluth campus course offerings with the approval of their advisor, committee, and graduate program. These include MTAG 5110 and 5120; and TRES 5100, 5101, 5102, 5201, 5202, and 5301.
Coursework and research focuses on all aspects of natural resources (i.e., hydrology/water, soils, forests, agriculture, etc.) as they pertain to Indigenous peoples, tribal natural resources management, and traditional ecological knowledge. Students will have the option to pursue lines of inquiry spanning the biological, physical, ecological, social, managerial, and engineering sciences. Students will be prepared for careers as researchers and managers of tribal lands and working with tribes and organizations that are aligned closely with tribal natural resources management.

Completion requirement
Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
  • 0094941
Completion requirement
Earn at least 24 credits from the following:
  • 7878601
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