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Forest Science Minor

University Park, College of Agricultural Sciences (FORSC)

JAMIE MURPHY, Instructor, Program Coordinator

The Forest Science minor is offered for students who wish to achieve a basic competency in forestry without qualifying as professional foresters. This minor is particularly compatible with the Wildlife and Fisheries Science and Wood Products majors.

A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR: 18-19 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES: (13 credits)
FOR 203(3), FOR 308(3), FOR 366(4), FOR 421(3), and W P 203(1) (Sem: 3-4)

ADDITIONAL COURSES: (5-6 credits)
Select 2-3 credits from FOR 339(2) or FOR 320(2) (Sem: 3-4)
Select 3 credits from FOR 416(3), FOR 440(3), FOR 455(3), FOR 470(3), FOR 475(3) or FOR 480(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Other FOR courses may be used in lieu of these additional courses by petitioning the Forest Science faculty --at least 3 credits must be taken at the 400-level

Last Revised by the Department: Spring Semester 2002

Blue Sheet Item #: 30-01-001

Review Date: 4/24/03

AG