Donald G Hodges
Introductory course examining the role of forests in shaping American culture and society and exploring the evolution of the forestry profession in North America.
Application of silvicultural techniques and tree improvement. Use of herbicides and fire management. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 312.
(RE) Corequisite(s): FORS 305 and FORS 323.
Other Instructors: Houston, Allan E
Tree, log, and lumber scaling and grading. Land inventory and stand mapping. Volume estimation.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 313.
(RE) Corequisite(s): FORS 323.
Other Instructors: Peairs, Stephen Eric | Gifford, Tyler
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 | Jean-Philippe, Sharon | Gifford, Tyler
Examines timberland and ecosystem services as emerging asset classes within natural resource finance. Students will explore the economic and financial principles that underlie timberland investment and the valuation of ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, water quality, and biodiversity conservation. Emphasis is placed on institutional timberland ownership models, investment performance evaluation, risk-return analysis, and the integration of ecosystem services into timberland portfolios.
Analysis of forest management problems in public and private organizations. Classical forest regulation; linear and goal programming, as applied to resource management problems; advanced forest investment analysis; decision-making methods for primary forest management activities; and methodologies for incorporating non-timber values in forest management operations.
Recommended Background: Senior-level forest management course or consent of instructor.
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: Jean-Philippe, Sharon | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Supervised internship experience with appropriate forest management/investment or wood processing firm.
Review of teaching and learning methods in natural resources education at collegiate level. Methods for conducting lectures and laboratories in natural resources. Methods for student evaluation. Practicum in teaching.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level -graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
Exposure and in-depth training in contemporary topics and approaches important to advanced research in natural resources.
Repeatability: May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Other Instructors: Molina Moctezuma, Alejandro
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.
Exposure and in-depth training in contemporary topics and approaches important to advanced research in natural resources.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.
Other Instructors: Molina Moctezuma, Alejandro
Directed research on topic of mutual interest to faculty and student. Variable title for transcript purposes.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
- PhD, Forest Management/Forest Resources Management, University of Georgia, 1988
- MS, Forest Management/Forest Resources Management, University of Georgia, 1985
- BS, Forestry, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville, 1982
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
Donald G Hodges
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
- PhD, Forest Management/Forest Resources Management, University of Georgia, 1988
- MS, Forest Management/Forest Resources Management, University of Georgia, 1985
- BS, Forestry, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville, 1982
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
Introductory course examining the role of forests in shaping American culture and society and exploring the evolution of the forestry profession in North America.
Application of silvicultural techniques and tree improvement. Use of herbicides and fire management. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 312.
(RE) Corequisite(s): FORS 305 and FORS 323.
Other Instructors: Houston, Allan E
Tree, log, and lumber scaling and grading. Land inventory and stand mapping. Volume estimation.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 313.
(RE) Corequisite(s): FORS 323.
Other Instructors: Peairs, Stephen Eric | Gifford, Tyler
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 | Jean-Philippe, Sharon | Gifford, Tyler
Examines timberland and ecosystem services as emerging asset classes within natural resource finance. Students will explore the economic and financial principles that underlie timberland investment and the valuation of ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, water quality, and biodiversity conservation. Emphasis is placed on institutional timberland ownership models, investment performance evaluation, risk-return analysis, and the integration of ecosystem services into timberland portfolios.
Analysis of forest management problems in public and private organizations. Classical forest regulation; linear and goal programming, as applied to resource management problems; advanced forest investment analysis; decision-making methods for primary forest management activities; and methodologies for incorporating non-timber values in forest management operations.
Recommended Background: Senior-level forest management course or consent of instructor.
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: Jean-Philippe, Sharon | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Supervised internship experience with appropriate forest management/investment or wood processing firm.
Review of teaching and learning methods in natural resources education at collegiate level. Methods for conducting lectures and laboratories in natural resources. Methods for student evaluation. Practicum in teaching.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level -graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
Exposure and in-depth training in contemporary topics and approaches important to advanced research in natural resources.
Repeatability: May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Other Instructors: Molina Moctezuma, Alejandro
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.
Exposure and in-depth training in contemporary topics and approaches important to advanced research in natural resources.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.
Other Instructors: Molina Moctezuma, Alejandro
Directed research on topic of mutual interest to faculty and student. Variable title for transcript purposes.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.