FOR 400
Senior Forest Practicum (2) Application of forest management concepts and principles. Students will collect, analyze, and interpret forest management data and present project solutions.
Effective: Summer 2013
Prerequisite:
FOR 203, FOR 255, FOR 266, FOR 308, FOR 421, ECON 102, SOILS 101 andSTAT 200, STAT 240 orSTAT 250
FOR 401
Urban Forest Management (3) Uses and values of urban vegetation, open space, and wildlife; planning, financing, support, management, and administration of urban forestry programs.
Effective: Summer 1992
Prerequisite:
three credits in business management or economics and six credits in biology forestry or plant materials
FOR 403
Invasive Forest Plants: Identification, Ecology, and Management (3) Survey of common nonnative ("exotic") herbs, forbs, shrubs, trees, and vines that invade forested habitats in Pennsylvania and the region. Field identification, life history traits, ecosystem-related challenges and problems, and management options and considerations are reviewed.
Effective: Spring 2013
Prerequisite:
6 credits in plant or biological sciences
FOR 409
Tree Physiology (2) Fundamentals of the relationship of the basic physiological functions of forest trees to form.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite:
BIOL 240W
FOR 410
Elements of Forest Ecosystem Management (3) Fundamentals of forest ecosystem management for goods and services.
Effective: Summer 1995
Prerequisite:
3 credits in both ecology and biology
FOR 416
Forest Recreation (3) The management and administration of multiple-use forest lands and wilderness for forest recreational experiences, with emphasis on public forests.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
3 credits in social or behavioral sciences
FOR 418
(US;IL)
Agroforestry: Science, Design, and Practice (3) Agroforestry integrates trees in agricultural landscapes, and/or agriculture products into forested areas for multiple benefits.
Effective: Spring 2006
FOR 421
Silviculture (3) The application of the principles of forest ecology to control of establishment, composition, and growth of forest stands.
Effective: Fall 1984
Prerequisite:
FOR 308, FOR 366
FOR 430
(W F S 430)
Conservation Biology (3) The application of biological principles to issues in the conservation of biodiversity.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220W orFOR 308
FOR 439
Timber Sale Administration (2) Practical aspects of the logistical, environmental, managerial, and regulatory oversight of active and retired timber sales.
Effective: Fall 2012
Prerequisite:
FOR 203 andFOR 366 ; and prerequisite or concurrentFOR 421
FOR 440
Forest and Conservation Economics (3) The role and application of economics and finance to forest resource conservation and management.
Effective: Spring 2013
Prerequisite:
ECON 102 orECON 104
FOR 450W
Human Dimensions of Natural Resources (3) Addresses human needs and desires, from individuals to nations, for social, ecological, and economic benefits derived from natural resource decisions.
Effective: Summer 2013
Prerequisite:
6 credtis of social and behavioral sciences
FOR 455
Remote Sensing and Spatial Data Handling (3) Remote sensing systems, with emphasis on application to forest ecosystem analysis. Includes introduction to computer systems for spatial data handling.
Effective: Summer 2000
Prerequisite:
MATH 110 3 credits in computer science 6 credits in ecological and/or geological sciences
FOR 466W
Forest Resource Management (3) Optimum use of forest's tangible and intangible resources by application of financial and administrative management principles and management science techniques.
Effective: Spring 2001 Ending: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
FOR 421 . Prerequisite or concurrent:FOR 440
FOR 466W
Forest Management and Planning (3) Rationale, process, and tools for forest management decision-making and planning. Developing and communicating forest plans for forested properties.
Effective: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
FOR 255, FOR 421 andFOR 440
FOR 470
Watershed Management (3) Management of wild land watersheds for control of the amount and timing of water yield, water quality, erosion, and sedimentation.
Effective: Summer 2000
Prerequisite:
3 credits in Soils
FOR 471
Watershed Management Laboratory (1) Introduction to hydrologic and climatic measurements and computations useful in watershed management.
Effective: Spring 1992
Prerequisite:
or concurrent:FOR 470
FOR 475
Principles of Forest Soils Management (3) Effect of current forest management practices on the properties and productive capacity of forest soils.
Effective: Spring 1985
Prerequisite:
FOR 308 3 credits in soils
FOR 480
Policy and Administration (3) Forest resources policy objectives; criteria and goals of society; policy implementation by ownership classes; planning, administration, and evaluation of programs.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
FOR 200W 3 credits of social or behavioral science
FOR 488Y
(IL)
Global Forest Conservation (3) Ecological, economic, technological, and political aspects of forested ecosystems in a global context, emphasizing tropical and developing countries.
Effective: Spring 2013
Prerequisite:
3 credits in natural sciences and 3 credits in social and behavioral sciences
FOR 494
Forestry Research (3) Introduction to the theory, principles, and practices of forestry research; supervised research experience.
Effective: Summer 1995
Prerequisite:
FOR 350, STAT 250
FOR 494H
Forestry Research (3) Introduction to the theory, principles, and practices of forestry research; supervised research experience.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
FOR 350, STAT 250
FOR 495
Forestry Internship (1-6) Supervised field experience related to the student's major.
Effective: Fall 1981
Prerequisite:
approval of proposed assignment by instructor prior to registration.
FOR 496
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
FOR 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
FOR 497A
Senior Forest Practicum (2) Application of forest management concepts and principles. Students will collect, analyze, and interpret forest management data and present project solutions.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
FOR 203, FOR 255, FOR 266, FOR 308, FOR 421, ECON 102, SOILS 101 andSTAT 200, STAT 240 orSTAT 250
FOR 497C
Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment (3) Addresses human needs and desires, from individuals to nations, for social, ecological, and economic benefits derived from natural resource decisions.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
6 credits of social and behavioral sciences
FOR 497F
Invasive Forest Plants (3) Survey of common nonnative ("exotic") herbs, forbs, shrubs, trees, and vines that invade forested habitats in Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic region.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
FOR 499
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
FOR 508
Forest Ecology (3) The forest ecosystem, variations in space and time, classification, ordination techniques, dynamic aspects such as energy flow and nutrient cycling.
Effective: Winter 1978
FOR 517
Forest Microclimatology (3) A quantitative treatment of climate near the ground, with special reference to the role of forests and terrain.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite:
three credits of physics
FOR 520
Snow Hydrology (2) Role of snow and ice in the hydrologic cycle, with special emphasis on effects of forests and land use.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
FOR 470 or 3 credits of hydrology
FOR 521
Advanced Silviculture (3) Specific silvicultural practices for the establishment and manipulation of forest stands with respect to recent developments and research needs.
Effective: Fall 1984
Prerequisite:
FOR 421
FOR 530
Conservation Genetics (3) Discussion of the use of genetic principles and technologies in the conservation and management of biological diversity.
Effective: Spring 2005
Prerequisite:
FOR 430
FOR 550
Multivariate Analysis in Forestry Research (3) Analysis and interpretation of research data involving several response variables. Includes computational considerations for large data sets.
Effective: Fall 1983
FOR 555
Multispectral Remote Sensing (3) Computer analysis of data from nonimaging remote sensors as applied to mapping of natural resources and land use.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite:
three credits of remote sensing
FOR 565
GIS Based Socio-Ecological Landscape Analysis (3) GIS-based socio-ecological analysis of landscape context for natural resources in relations to present and prospective patterns of land use.
Effective: Spring 2009
Prerequisite:
one course each in intro GIS and statistics
FOR 570
Watershed Stewardship Practicum I (3) Application of integrated community-based watershed planning for water resources management.
Effective: Spring 2000
Prerequisite:
enrollment in the Graduate Option in Watershed Stewardship
FOR 571
Watershed Stewardship Practicum II (3) Application of integrated community-based watershed planning for water resources management.
Effective: Spring 2000
Prerequisite:
FOR 570 and enrollment in the Graduate Option in Watershed Stewardship
FOR 590
(W F S 590)
Colloquium (1-3) Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.
Effective: Fall 2007
FOR 591A
Seminar in Watershed Stewardship Issues (1) Exploration of watershed stewardship issues.
Effective: Spring 2000
Prerequisite:
enrollment in the Graduate Option in Watershed Stewardship or by permission of the instructors
FOR 591B
Seminar in Watershed Stewardship Planning (1) Exploration of watershed stewardship planning processes.
Effective: Spring 2000
Prerequisite:
enrollment in the Graduate Option in Watershed Stewardship or by permission of the instructors
FOR 596
Individual Studies (1-9) Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 1987
FOR 597
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year or term.
Effective: Spring 1987
FOR 597A
Science - Policy Interface (2) Scientists are increasingly being called upon to provide input to the policy process and are typically averse to or intimidated by engaging in this process for numerous reasons. This course will explore the philosophical issues surrounding scientist input in the policy process. In addition, this course will move beyond philosophical discussion by providing guidance on how to effectively communicate with non-scientists.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
FOR 600
Thesis Research (1-15) No description.
Effective: Fall 1983
FOR 601
Ph.D. Dissertation Full-Time (0) No description.
Effective: Fall 1983
FOR 602
Supervised Experience in College Teaching (1-3 per semester/maximum of 6) Provides an opportunity for supervised and graded teaching experience in forestry courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
FOR 603
Foreign Academic Experience (1-12) Foreign study and/or research approved by the graduate program for students enrolled in a foreign university constituting progress toward the degree.
Effective: Spring 2011
FOR 610
Thesis Research Off Campus (1-15) No description.
Effective: Fall 1983
FOR 611
Ph.D. Dissertation Part-Time (0) No description.
Effective: Fall 1983
FOR 880
Bioenergy Feedstocks (3) This course comprehensively addresses the characteristics, production, and improvement of plants as feedstocks for conversion to energy.
Effective: Summer 2013
Prerequisite:
A B E 884
1 This course is offered only at the Mont Alto Campus as part of the two-year Forest Technology major.
2 This course is offered only at the DuBois and Mont Alto Campus as part of the two-year Forest Technology and Wildlife Technology majors.
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