Forestry (FOR) | Iowa State University Catalog

Courses

Courses primarily for undergraduates:

FOR 2010: Forest Biology

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)

FOR 2020: Sustainable Materials: Wood Utilization

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)

FOR 2030: Resource Measurements/Evaluation

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)

FOR 2040: Forest Ecosystem Decision-Making

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)

FOR 2050: Integrated Forestry Laboratory

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Laboratory 8.

zDNUPrereq: 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)

FOR 2060: Fall Forestry Camp

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)

FOR 2800: Wood Properties and Identification

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)

FOR 2830: Pesticide Application Certification

(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)

FOR 2900A: Special Problems: Leadership in Forestry Teams (LIFT) Learning Community

Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.