Forestry (FOR)

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Courses primarily for undergraduates:

Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.

Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in FOR 2020, FOR 2030, FOR 2040, FOR 2050, and FOR 2060
Discussion of ecological concepts, individual tree structure and growth, variation and diversity in tree populations. Physical environment of trees and forests, ecological processes in forest communities, and introduction to different regional forest communities. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.

Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in FOR 2010, FOR 2030, FOR 2040, FOR 2050, and FOR 2060
Basis for use of wood as an industrial raw material for lumber, composites, pulp and paper, energy and chemicals. Implications of use of alternative renewable and non-renewable materials for societal infrastructure and consumer goods. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.

Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in FOR 2010, FOR 2020, FOR 2040, FOR 2050, and FOR 2060; MATH 1400
Survey techniques involved in quantification, valuation, and evaluation of tree and stand growth and other variables in the forest environment (e.g., recreational use, wildlife habitat value, biomass, and solid wood). (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.

Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in FOR 2010, FOR 2020, FOR 2030, FOR 2050, and FOR 2060
Methods of decision-making related to forest ecosystems including communications, teams and conflict resolution. Current issues relating to public, private, and urban forests; quantification of processes, services, and goods produced by the forest and expected by the public such as wildlife, water, range, recreation, wilderness, biodiversity, as well as wood and fiber products. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Laboratory 8.

Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in FOR 2010, FOR 2020, FOR 2030, FOR 2040, and FOR 2060
Field and laboratory exercises integrating the evaluation and management of forest goods, services, and the processing of wood products. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 4.

Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in FOR 2010, FOR 2020, FOR 2030, FOR 2040, and FOR 2050
Three-week field camp to address topics and issues covered in 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040, and 2050. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 3, Laboratory 3.

Properties of wood and how they relate to its successful use. Comparative anatomical characteristics, scientific nomenclature, and hand lens identification of commercially important North American woods. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Cross-listed with AGRON 2830/ ENT 2830/ HORT 2830).
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.

Core background and specialty topics in agricultural, and horticultural pesticide applicator certification. Students can select certification categories and have the opportunity to obtain pesticide applicator certification at the completion of the course. Commercial pesticide applicator certification is emphasized. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.

Prereq: Freshman or Sophomore classification, permission of instructor

Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.

Prereq: Freshman or Sophomore classification, permission of instructor

Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.

Prereq: Freshman or Sophomore classification, permission of instructor

Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.

Prereq: Freshman or Sophomore classification, permission of instructor

Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.

Prereq: Freshman or Sophomore classification, permission of instructor

Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 3, Laboratory 3.

Prereq: FOR 2010 or NREM 3010 or AECL 3120
Manipulation of forest vegetation based on ecological principles for the production of goods and services. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Cross-listed with BIOL 3560).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.

Prereq: BIOL 2110
Identification and ecology of North American woody plant species. Importance of woody plants in timber production and wildlife habitat. Historical conditions of North American forest regions will also be addressed. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 1.

Survey of the major plant families, general, and representative species of the forest herbaceous layer. Functional ecology and restoration. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Cross-listed with PLP 4160).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.

Nature of insects and pathogens of forest and shade trees; their role in the dynamics of natural and managed forest ecosystems; and the management of indigenous and exotic pests. Laboratory experience working with insect and fungal pests of trees. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Dual-listed with FOR 5420).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.

Prereq: FOR 3020; NREM 3010; (STAT 1010 or STAT 1040)
Change in forest species composition and structure at the stand and landscape scales resulting from site quality, tree growth, competition, succession, and disturbance. Methods for assessing tree growth and reconstructing past stand development. Applications to forest and savanna management. Offered even-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 3, Laboratory 3.

Prereq: FOR 2030
Application of economic principles to forest resource management considering both market and non-market goods and services. Methods of identifying and specifying problems in the management and use of forest resources. Application of mathematical and statistical models to the solution of managerial problems. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Dual-listed with FOR 5520/ NREM 5520). (Cross-listed with NREM 4520).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.

Prereq: Junior or Senior classification; (NREM 1200 or BIOL 1730)
Principles of planning, regulating, and decision-making associated with public and private lands, with consideration of forest, grassland, wetland, and freshwater aquatic ecosystems. Integrated natural resources management within ecological, social, economic and policy constraints. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 4.

Prereq: Senior classification
Integrated decision-making related to the conservation, management, and preservation of private and public forests, wildlands, urban/community forests, and/or the production and utilization of wood products. Student teams work with a client and develop management plans that incorporate ecological, social, economic, ethical, and institutional/political factors. Effective teamwork, written/oral/visual communication, and problem-solving stressed. Multiple trips to project site and client. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Cross-listed with HORT 4750).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.

Prereq: Junior or senior classification, 3 credits in BIOL
Discussion of establishment and management of woody perennials in community-owned urban greenspaces, consideration of urban site and soil characteristics, plant physiology, plant culture, urban forest valuation, inventory methods, species selection, and urban forest maintenance (health care and pest management). (Typically Offered: Fall)

Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:

(Dual-listed with FOR 4420).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.

Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Change in forest species composition and structure at the stand and landscape scales resulting from site quality, tree growth, competition, succession, and disturbance. Methods for assessing tree growth and reconstructing past stand development. Applications to forest and savanna management. Offered even-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Dual-listed with FOR 4520/ NREM 4520). (Cross-listed with NREM 5520).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.

Principles of planning, regulating, and decision-making associated with public and private lands, with consideration of forest, grassland, wetland, and freshwater aquatic ecosystems. Integrated natural resources management within ecological, social, economic and policy constraints. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 1-12. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course

Credits: 1-12. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course

Credits: 1-12. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course

Credits: 1-12. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course

Credits: 1-12. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.

Courses for graduate students:

(Cross-listed with AGRON 6960/ BBMB 6960/ PLBIO 6960/ GDCB 6960/ HORT 6960).
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable.

Research seminars by faculty and graduate students. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)

Credits: 1-12. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course

Credits: 1-12. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course

Credits: 1-12. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course

Credits: 1-12. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course

Credits: 1-12. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.

Credits: 1-12. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course