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DECISION METHODS FOR NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGERS

AAE/F&WECOL 652
Course Description

Applications of quantitative methods, including optimization and simulation, to the management of natural resources, especially forests.

Prerequisties

MATH 112 , MATH 114 , or MATH 171 or placement into MATH 211 or MATH 221

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This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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