Graduate Courses in Forestry (FOR)

FOR 222 - Advanced Silviculture

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

Credits: 0 or 3

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 FOR 223; or graduate standing.

Credits: 0 or 4

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 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