3.00 Credits
Examines ecological processes and management of nutritional resources by domestic and wild rangeland herbivores. Topics include nutrient availability, nutritional demand, foraging behavior, diet composition, grazing systems, stocking rates, livestock/wildlife competition, predation, parasitism, plant toxicity, and influences on ecological condition. Students evaluate case studies and analyze nutritional data using current technologies.Prerequisites: LIFE 1010 or LIFE 1020