Program Overview

University of NebraskaLincoln Program Information

The University of NebraskaLincoln offers a range of academic programs, including those in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture.

Academic Programs

• Undergraduate Programs
• Student Clubs and Teams
• Scholarships
• Transfer Students
• Online Programs
• Graduate Programs
• Graduate Student Resources

Graduate Programs

The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture offers graduate programs, including:

WATS 881: Stream & River Ecology

• Instructor(s): Steven Thomas
• Number of Credit Hours: 4
• Cross-listings: WATS 481, BIOS 481, NRES 481
• Prerequisites: NRES 222 or equivalent
• Description: Fundamental physical drivers operating in stream and river ecosystems and how those vary in space and time. Major classes of organisms associated with stream ecosystems and their functional roles. Fundamental controls on biotic diversity in stream and river ecosystems and its variance. Major aspects of stream ecosystem function including energy flow and nutrient cycling. Ecosystem services provided by stream and river ecosystems and causes and consequences of human impacts on streams and rivers. Underlying principles of bioassessment and current methods of stream restoration.

Research Areas

The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture is involved in various research areas, including:

• AgroHort Research
• Blanco Research
• Digital Farming Lab
• Facilities and Research Farms
• Lab Equipment
• Safety

Extension & Outreach

The department also engages in extension and outreach activities, such as:

• Grassland Biome Trunk
• Nebraska Extension
• Conferences
• Field Days and Workshops