Supervised experience in teaching - test preparation and evaluation of agriculture students.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours for MS students and maximum 4 hours for PhD students.

Other Instructors: Mason, Katie | Kojima, Cheryl Jean | Mathew, Daniel J | Downey, Blair | Yu, Edward | McLean, Kyle

This course will provide an in-depth exploration of arboriculture, the science and practice of how to manage, and care for trees, shrubs, and other perennial woody plants. Students will examine the biological principles underlying tree growth and health. Through a combination of theoretical study and practical application, the course covers key aspects of arboriculture, including pruning, fertilization, pest and disease management, structural support, tree removal and proper and safe tree care protocol.

Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour lecture, 1 hour lab

Introductory course covers the history of the urban forest, benefits and costs of urban forests, tree biology, urban soil, urban forestry planning and management, urban forestry and public policy, and public works.

Students will be exposed to modern hands-on techniques in arboriculture that will demonstrate real-world situations and teach students to respond appropriately. Techniques covered will include climbing, cabling, bracing, and pruning.

Course will cover the below-ground factors that affect tree establishment and survival in urban areas, specifically addressing the importance’s of soil structure, density, pH, water availability, and chemical properties (i.e. minerals, CEC).

Course will evaluate tree law cases in the United States, focusing primarily on tree problems between private neighbors, government, and public utilities.

(DE) Prerequisite(s): FORS 100 or WFS 100.

Supervised experience at departmental-approved employment location arranged by the student. Students earn one credit per two weeks of full-time field experience. Internship learning objectives must be pre-approved by the advisor/instructor and the field supervisor. Daily log, supervisor evaluations, and final report required. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Other Instructors: Franklin, Jennifer Anne

Problem identification, analysis and solution in forest resources management. Identify, analyze and prepare written report. Topic and report must have approval of graduate committee.

Comment(s): Available only to forestry majors in the non-thesis option.

Other Instructors: Assogba, Perceval

Recent advances and concepts; research techniques and analysis of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Taylor, Adam | Poudyal, Neelam Chandra | Peairs, Stephen Eric | Sharp, Ryan Leonard | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan | Hodges, Donald G

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Integrated forest and wildland resource management through developing land management plans and analyzing case studies including conflict resolution. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour and 2 labs.
Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to Forestry and Wildlife and Fisheries Science majors only; minimum student level – senior.

Other Instructors: Willcox, Emma

Integrated forest and wildland resource management through developing land management plans and analyzing case studies including conflict resolution. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour and 2 labs.
Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to Forestry and Wildlife and Fisheries Science majors only; minimum student level – senior.

Other Instructors: Willcox, Emma

Identification of the complex issues related to forestry, wildlife, and fisheries (FWF) management and conservation and develop the environmental communication skills needed to effectively convey these issues to various target audiences. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AOC)