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215. Dendrology
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: SAPL 120 and SAPL 300.
Grading Basis: Graded
Identification, taxonomic classification, silvics, and distribution of trees and woody shrubs of the United States with emphasis upon Northeastern species. Focus is on field-based identification skills in natural forest, woodland and shrubland settings. Lab sessions take place primarily outdoors. Field trips are planned. Taught with NRE 2415.
View Classes »255. Forest Ecology
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: SANR 215.
Grading Basis: Graded
Forest structure and functional processes and their relation to physical environment (light, temperature, water, soil); the influence of time (succession, disturbance, stand dynamics) and space (landscape ecology, ecosystem management). Laboratory will be in the field or computer lab. Taught with NRE 2455.
View Classes »310. Introduction to Wildlife Management
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Basic wildlife techniques including habitat evaluation and identification signs. Emphasis will be placed on keeping a wildlife field journal. Field exercises and laboratory provide an opportunity to use and evaluate techniques for wildlife management.
View Classes »325. Fundamentals of Arboriculture
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: SANR 215, which may be taken concurrently.
Grading Basis: Graded
Theory, science, and practice of evaluating, growing, managing and safe removal of trees within or in close proximity to built environments. Laboratories are field-based and will take place in outdoor conditions. Taught with NRE 3425.
View Classes »425. Urban and Community Forestry
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: SANR 215 and 325.
Grading Basis: Graded
The theory, science and practice of evaluating and managing urban trees and forest resources, recognizing urban forest resources as part of socio-ecological-economic systems.
View Classes »495. Special Topics
Also offered as: SARE
1.00 - 3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Total credits allowed toward graduation requirements are restricted as outlined in Ratcliffe Hicks section.
View Classes »699. Independent Study
Also offered as: SARE
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
An independent study project is mutually arranged between a student and an instructor. Total credits allowed toward graduation requirements are restricted as outlined in Ratcliffe Hicks section.
View Classes »991. Field Study Internship
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisites: Instructor consent.
Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Designed to acquaint students through actual work experience with their career field of interest beyond those available on campus. The student, intern supervisor, and faculty member offering the course will develop and sign a learning contract prior the start of the internship. Both the intern supervisor and student will provide evaluations at the end of the internship to the faculty member. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).
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