Courses in Forestry (FOR)

FOR 001 - Forest Conservation

Introduction to the ecology and management of American forests: forest distribution, ownership, and ecological factors, species interactions, multi-resource management goals, and silvicultural practices. Cannot be taken by junior- or senior-level RSENR students.

Credits: 3

FOR 013 - Intro to Wildlife Tracking

This outdoor course is designed to introduce the student to wildlife track identification and analysis at the UVM Jericho Research Forest. Cross-listed with WFB 013.

Credits: 1

FOR 014 - Wildlife Trail Analysis

This outdoor course is designed to introduce the student to analysis and interpretation of wildlife trails at the UVM Jericho Research Forest. Cross-listed with WFB 014.

Credits: 1

FOR 015 - Wildlife Track Analysis

This course introduces students to the details and clues left inside animal tracks including major body movements including speed, changes of direction and head position. Cross-listed with WFB 015.

Credits: 1

FOR 021 - Dendrology

Classification, silvical characteristics, and identification features of native and introduced trees and shrubs.

Credits: 0 or 4

FOR 073 - Small Woodland Management

Concepts of forest ecology, resource inventory, cultural practices, and multiple use management for small woodland areas.

Credits: 3

FOR 081 - Forestry Seminar

Readings and discussions introducing current issues in forestry. Prerequisite: First or second year standing in Natural Resources.

Credits: 1

FOR 121 - Forest Ecology Laboratory

Application of ecological principles in the analysis of forest communities. Prerequisite: Natural Resources 25, a course in tree identification, and previous or concurrent enrollment in Natural Resources 103.

Credits: 0 or 2

FOR 122 - Forest Ecosystem Analysis

An integrated field course to investigate, through quantification and interpretation, the flora, fauna, and abiotic components (soils, physiography, water, and microclimate) of a selected forest ecosystem. Prerequisites: FOR 121, NR 140.

Credits: 4

FOR 146 - Remote Sensing of Natural Res

(Cross-listed with NR 146, GEOG 185.) Identification, interpretation, measurement, and mapping of natural resources from aerial photographs and satellite imagery. Labs include air photo interpretation and digital image analysis. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Alternate years.

Credits: 0 or 3

FOR 152 - Forest Resources Values

History, methods, and current issues associated with the nonmarket and market values of forest-based resources, including aesthetics, wildlife, recreation, water, and timber. Prerequisites: EC 012 or CDAE 061. (Same as PRT 152).

Credits: 3

FOR 182 - Advanced Forestry Seminar

In-depth examination of contemporary issues in forestry. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in Forestry. Credit arranged.

Credits: 1

FOR 185 - Undergrad Special Topics

Readings, investigations, and lectures in selected forest resource subjects. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Credit arranged.

Credits: 0 to 6

FOR 191 - Forestry Work Practicum

Supervised work experience in forest resource area. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Credit arranged.

Credits: 1 to 9

FOR 222 - Advanced Silviculture

Scientific basis and contemporary status of silviculture practices. Prerequisites: 223, permission. Alternate years, 2000-01.

Credits: 0 or 3

FOR 223 - Multi-Resource Silviculture

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. Prerequisites: NR 025, NR 103, FOR 121 (FOR 122-Forestry majors).

Credits: 0 or 4

FOR 225 - Tree Structure & Function

Basic anatomy and physiology of trees and other woody plants, emphasizing their unique structural and physiological adaptations to the environment. Prerequisites: Permission.

Credits: 3

FOR 228 - Ecosystem Ecology

Examination of the structure and function of terrestrial ecosystems using a systems approach. Laboratory sessions involve modeling and data analysis. Prerequisites: Biology 1, 2, Chemistry 23, an intermediate ecology course, Natural Resources 140, Math. 19, Physics 11 or equivalent. Alternate years, 2002-03.

Credits: 2

FOR 235 - Forest Ecosystem Health

Forest health is a broadly defined, emerging discipline in forestry and ecology that examines the agents and processes affecting tree and forest decline. Pre/co-requisites: NR 103, BIOL 001 and BIOL 002 or PBIO 004, MATH 009, FOR 021, preferred FOR 121.

Credits: 4

FOR 272 - Sustainable Mgmt Forest Ecosys

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 122, NR 205, concurrent or prior enrollment in 223; or graduate standing.

Credits: 0 or 4

FOR 275 - Forest Watershed Management

Concepts of forest hydrology and forest watershed management; emphasis on natural processes and impacts of quantity, quality, and seasonal distribution of flow from watersheds. Prerequisite: NR 102, junior standing or permission.

Credits: 0 or 3

FOR 285 - Advanced Special Topics

Advanced special topics courses or seminars in forestry beyond the scope of existing formal courses. Prerequisites: Graduate or advanced undergraduate standing, instructor's permission. Credit as arranged.

Credits: 0 to 6

FOR 291 - Senior Research

Work on research problem under direction of a staff member. Findings submitted in written form as prescribed by department. Prerequisites: Senior standing, permission.

Credits: 3

FOR 292 - Senior Research

Work on research problem under direction of a staff member. Findings submitted in written form as prescribed by department. Prerequisites: Senior standing, permission.

Credits: 3

FOR 299 - Honors

Honors project dealing with the biology and/or management of forest ecosystems. Prerequisite: By application only; see program chair.

Credits: 3 to 6

FOR 385 - Selected Problems in Forestry

Advanced readings, or a special investigation dealing with a topic beyond the scope of existing formal courses. Prerequisites: Permission.

Credits: 1 to 6