Classification, silvical characteristics, and identification features of native and introduced trees and shrubs.
Basic, essential field and assessment skills; knowledge needed in upper-level classes and jobs in forestry, wildlife, fisheries, or natural resources.
In recent decades, wildfire activity, damages attributed to wildfires, and costs of managing wildfires have increased substantially. Examines various aspects of wildland fire with a primary focus on forested ecosystems in North America. Content includes concepts around fire terminology, ecology, and behavior, as well as the structure of wildland firefighting and prescribed fire programs. Explores historic fire regimes in North America, major causes of disruption to these regimes, and barriers to restoration.
On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion
A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion
Undergraduate student work on individual or small research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion
Theory and application of forest stand maintenance/manipulation for forest ecosystem sustainability. Topics: Silvics, regeneration, tree improvement, protection, stand structure/dynamics/tending, and multi-resource perspectives. Prerequisite: NR 2030.
An introduction to the biotic and abiotic factors affecting the health of forest ecosystems including insects, pathogens, pollutants, and other large-scale disturbances, and will address the linkages between forest health and climate change. Prerequisite: Minimum Junior standing.
Supervised work experience in forest resource area.
Undergraduate student work on individual or small research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Findings submitted in written form as prescribed by department. Offered at department discretion Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Honors project dealing with the biology and/or management of forest ecosystems. See Program Chair.
Principles of long-term planning and plan implementation in support of sustainable forestry; Adaptive management; biodiversity and ecosystem health; major management planning project. Prerequisites: FOR 2220, NR 3050, FOR 3230.
Honors course.