Graduate Take-Home Exam

1. Develop and briefly describe an advertising campaign for the Endangered Species Act. [300 words or fewer; 10 points]

1. What is the relation between science and the humanities, and how is it important for human welfare? [12 points]

2. Whose model of succession (i.e., vegetation dynamics) is implied by the use of habitat types and range sites? [3 points] What model has largely replaced this earlier model? [3 points]

3. Differentiate between clearcutting and deforestation. [3 points] Provide an example of each practice. [4 points]

4. Why do we simplify ecosystems? [5 points]

5. Courage is defined by my Webster's dictionary as "the quality of being brave." Briefly describe a real or hypothetical example of courage by a manager of natural resources. [6 points]

6. Good is defined by my Webster's dictionary as "having the proper qualities." Briefly describe a real or hypothetical example of a good manager of natural resources. [6 points]

7. Justice is defined by my Webster's dictionary as "fairness." Briefly describe a real or hypothetical example of intergenerational justice with respect to natural resources. [6 points]

8. Moderation is defined by my Webster's dictionary as "avoidance of extremes." Briefly describe a real or hypothetical example of moderation by a manager of natural resources. [6 points]

9. Virtue is defined by my Webster's dictionary as "general moral excellence." Briefly describe a real or hypothetical example of virtue by a manager of natural resources. [6 points]

1. What do you believe is the single most important attribute a natural resource manager can possess? Defend your choice. [6 points]