Curricula in Forestry
The Department of Forest Science provides
one of the most advanced educational opportunities available
for developing leaders in the management, conservation and restoration
of the world's diverse forests. Students seeking to study forestry
in this department are interested in solving problems related
to protecting forest biodiversity, providing wood, water, recreation
and wildlife for a growing society, and contributing to the advancement
of knowledge about forests. Resolving today's forest management
issues requires a broad education in the biological, physical
and social sciences, a solid understanding of the methods used
to integrate information from many fields and to solve problems,
and an in-depth knowledge of the sophisticated tools and techniques
that are an essential part of modern forestry. Curricula in the
Department of Forest Science incorporate these ideas so that
motivated and capable students can become competent forest and
resource management professionals and scientists.
Forests cover one-third of the land area
of the United States. The products and services derived from
forests, and the scenic beauty they provide, have contributed
to the well-being of the American people since the founding of
this country. These benefits range from lumber and paper to recreation
and biological diversity. Forests also are renewable. Under proper
stewardship, they can yield products and biodiversity indefinitely.
Proper management of forests, which is the responsibility of
the professional forester, results in healthy, productive forests
that are capable of serving human needs and providing a quality
environment in rural or urban settings.
The primary objective of the Department
of Forest Science is to educate students in the scientific management
of forest resources. Students select a course of study best suited
to their educational and career goals. Students also receive
help from faculty advisors in their areas of interest. Faculty
advisors meet regularly with students to discuss courses and
career opportunities. The total number of credit hours required
for a degree in each option is 131. The Department offers two
options:
Urban Forestry. For students interested
in the management of trees and forests in an urban environment.
The curriculum
provides an understanding of urban landscape ecosystems and
issues related to the boundary between cities and wildlands.
In addition to forestry and other sciences, the curriculum
includes arboriculture, human ecology and landscape design.
Forest Resource Management. For students
interested in the management of forest resources. The curriculum
uses principles of scientific
stewardship to prepare leaders in forest management and forest
research. In addition, undergraduate students may choose the
Individually Designed Program (IDP) emphasis to tailor their
curriculum within this option to focus on a specific area of
forestry. Such areas include spatial sciences, international
forestry, forest industries, forest products, forest ecology,
and the restoration and protection of native forests. Many
other areas of specialization are possible. Students have great
flexibility in tailoring their curricula to meet the challenges
facing today's professional forester.
Core Courses
| Required Course |
(Th-Pr) |
Credit |
| AGEC 105 Introduction to
Agricultural Economics |
|
|
| or ECON 202 Principles of
Economics |
(3-0) |
3 |
| AGLS 201 Computer Applications
in Agriculture |
(2-2) |
3 |
| BIOL 113 Introductory Biology |
(3-0) |
3 |
| BIOL 114 Introductory Biology |
(3-0) |
3 |
| BIOL 123 Introductory Biology
Lab. |
(0-3) |
1 |
| CHEM 101 Fundamentals of
Chemistry I |
(3-3) |
4 |
| CHEM 102 Fundamentals of
Chemistry II |
|
|
| or PHYS 201 College Physics |
(3-3) |
4 |
| COMM 203 Public Speaking |
|
|
| or COMM 243 Argumentation
and Debate |
|
|
| or COMM 325 Persuasion |
(3-0) |
3 |
| ENGL 104 Composition and
Rhetoric |
(3-0) |
3 |
| ENGL 210 Scientific and
Technical Writing |
|
|
| or ENGL 301 Technical Writing |
(3-0) |
3 |
| MATH 141 Business Mathematics
I |
(3-0) |
3 |
| MATH 142 Business Mathematics
II |
(3-0) |
3 |
| POLS 206 American National
Government |
(3-0) |
3 |
| POLS 207 State and Local
Government |
(3-0) |
3 |
| RENR 205 Fundamentals of
Ecology |
(3-0) |
3 |
| RENR 215 Fundamentals of
Ecology Lab. |
(0-3) |
1 |
| STAT 302 Statistical Methods |
(3-0) |
3 |
| American history electives |
|
6 |
| Humanities elective |
|
3 |
| Visual and performing arts
elective |
|
3 |
| * KINE 198 Health and Fitness
Activity |
(0-2) |
1 |
| * KINE 199 Required Physical
Activity |
(0-2) |
1 |
| |
|
63 |
Basic Forest Resource Courses
| Required Course |
(Th-Pr) |
Credit |
| AGRO 301 Soil Science |
(3-2) |
4 |
| FRSC 203 Dendrology |
(2-2) |
3 |
| FRSC 302 Fundamentals of
Environmental Decision Making |
(3-0) |
3 |
| FRSC 304 Forest Ecology |
(3-0) |
3 |
| FRSC 305 Silviculture |
(3-3) |
4 |
| FRSC 311 Wood Properties
and Utilization |
(2-2) |
3 |
| FRSC 398 Interpretation
of Aerial Photographs |
|
|
| or FRSC 461 Geographic Information
Systems for Resource Management |
|
3 |
| FRSC 406 Forest Policy |
(3-0) |
3 |
| Business elective |
|
3 |
| |
|
29 |
Forest Resource Management Option
| Required Course * |
(Th-Pr) |
Credit |
| FRSC 300 Forest Practices |
(5-0) |
5 |
| FRSC 306 Forest Measurements |
(3-3) |
4 |
| FRSC 307 Forest Protection |
(3-3) |
4 |
| FRSC 308 Tree Structure
and Function |
(0-3) |
1 |
| FRSC 314 Forest Economics
and Valuation |
(4-0) |
4 |
| FRSC 404 Forest Management |
(3-0) |
3 |
| FRSC 405 Integrated Forest
Resource Analysis and Planning |
(3-3) |
4 |
| FRSC 409 Manufacturing and
Applications of Wood Products |
(3-0) |
3 |
| FRSC 414 Modeling Forest
Resources |
(3-0) |
3 |
| Multiple use elective |
|
3 |
| Free electives |
|
5 |
| |
|
39 |
Urban Forestry Option
| Required Course |
(Th-Pr) |
Credit |
| AGRO 302 Recreational Turf |
(3-0) |
3 |
| FRSC 307 Forest Protection |
(3-3) |
4 |
| FRSC 420 Arboriculture |
(2-2) |
3 |
| HORT 206 Woody Ornamental
Plants |
(2-2) |
3 |
| HORT 308 Landscape Plant
Materials |
(2-2) |
3 |
| HORT 425 Landscape Maintenance
and Construction |
(2-3) |
3 |
| MEPS 313 Introduction to
Plant Physiology |
(3-0) |
3 |
| RENR 444 Remote Sensing
in Renewable Natural Resources |
(2-3) |
3 |
| Directed technical electives |
|
7 |
| Free electives |
|
7 |
| |
|
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