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School of Forest Resources and Conservation

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

Smith, W.H., Director; Alavalapati, J.; Arvanitis, L.G.; Bannister, M.E.; Blakeslee, G.M. Undergraduate and Graduate Coordinator; Carter, D.; Davis, J.; Duryea, M.L; Gholz, H.L.; Huber, D.A.; Jokela, E.J.; Jose, S.; Long, A.J.; Martin, T.A.; Monroe, M.; Nair, P.K.R.; Rockwood, D.L; Schmidt, R.A.; Stein, T.; White, T.L.; Zarin, D.J.

FNR 3131C Dendrology/Forest Plants.
Credits: 4; Coreq or Prereq: BOT 2011C or BSC 2011C.
Provides students with a basic understanding of the classification, nomenclature, morphology, ecological relationships, associations and uses of the major forest tree and shrub species of North America.

FNR 3410C Natural Resource Sampling.
Credits: 4; Prereq: STA 3023 and CGS 2531 or equivalent; 3FY, 3AG-WIE 3AG-RCN or higher.
Basic concepts of sampling. Design of cost-effective sample surveys. Sampling methodology applicable to natural resources: simple random, stratified, systematic, multi-phase and multi-stage. Cluster sampling, ratio, regression and difference estimation. Line transects. Computer simulation of sampling methods. Introduction to remote sensing, geographic information and global positioning systems.

FNR 4040C Natural Resource Communication.
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3FY or higher or 3AG-WIE or higher.
Study of the principles of effective communications in natural resources including audience, message, media, information sources and formats; provides for practical experiences with the development and applications of communication plans, including proven natural resource programs.

FNR 4343 Forest Water Resources.
Credits: 2; Prereq: SOS 3022 and 3022L or equivalent.
Watershed hydrology, balances and models. Water quality parameters, processes and loading. Ecosystem and watershed functions. Watershed resources management.

FNR 4343L Forest Water Resources Lab.
Credits: 1; Prereq: SOS 3022 and SOS 3022L; Coreq: FNR 4343.
Demonstrates principles and methods of measurement and analysis of selected water resource variables. Exercises in simulation models are used.

FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resource Management.
Credits: 3; Prereq: 4FY.
An integrative approach to the study of forest resource management for the production of multiple products (such as timber, recreation, wildlife, rangeland, etc.) utilizing the case study approach.

FNR 4660C Natural Resource Policy and Administration.
Credits: 3; Prereq: Junior/senior classification.
Factors in evolution of forest, range, wildlife and related natural resources administration and policies in the United States; policy components; policy formation implementation, administration and change processes; introduction to criteria for evaluating effectiveness of policies and administration.

FNR 4905 Individual Problems.
Credits: 1 to 4.

FNR 4934 Topics for Research and Conservation.
Credits: 1 to 4.

FOR 2662 Ecotourism: Linking People and the Environment.
Credits: 3.
The course explores changing environmental values that drive and shape ecotourism in Florida, the United State, and the world. It introduces the concept of ecotourism and natural resources management and explores sustainable development, how ecotourism fits into traditional land management and specific applications of ecotourism.

FOR 3004 Forests, Conservation and People.
Credits: 3.
A general background course for non-FRC students interested in management, use and conservation of forest resources. Topics include resource description, historical perspectives, current issues, forest biology and management principles. (B)

FOR 3153C Forest Ecology.
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3FY or higher or 3AG-WIE or higher or 3NE or higher.
Ecological principles and their application to the management of forests; major sections include tree population and forest community dynamics, and ecosystem processes. (B)

FOR 3162C Silviculture.
Credits: 4; Prereq: FOR 3153C or PCB 3034C, FNR 3131C or equivalent.
Principles governing establishment, treatment and control of forest stands; natural and artificial regeneration systems; intermediate cuttings and cultural operations.

FOR 3342C Tree Biology.
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3 FY or higher.
A study of tree structure and function with relationships to forest environments and forestry practices.

FOR 3434C Forest Resources Information Systems.
Credits: 2.
Introduction to the concepts, principles and applications of geographic information systems, remote sensing, and global positioning systems, emphasizing applications in forest resource management.

FOR 3450C Forest Mensuration.
Credits: 3; Prereq: FNR 3410C or equivalent.
Forest resource measurements; log and tree content estimation; forest inventory techniques; stand growth and yield.

FOR 3622C Fire in Natural Resource Management.
Credits: 2; Prereq: a course in ecology (e.g. FOR 3153C, PCB 3034C, PCB 4044C or equivalent).
A detailed study of the role, occurrence, and function of wildland fires in natural ecosystems and the use of prescribed burning to simulate those functions. Key topics include factors that influence natural fires, effects of fires on the environment, management and control of wildfires, and the use of prescribed burning. Students will plan and conduct several prescribed burns.

FOR 4060 International Forestry.
Credits: 2; Prereq: 4FY or higher.
An overview of important international issues and developments related to forest resource use and tree management systems in a wide variety of contexts.

FOR 4090C Urban Forestry.
Credits: 2; Prereq: 4 FY or higher.
Introduction to the nature, scope, and components of the urban forest, including biology, culture, and protection and aspects of management, planning and policy.

FOR 4165 Regional Silviculture.
Credits: 2; Coreq: FOR 3162C or equivalent.
A general survey of the significant biological, physical, and economic qualities of the major regions of the U.S. Emphasis on various silvicultural systems used in managing these forest types with respect to geographic differences in land use, market opportunities, species characteristics and economic conditions.

FOR 4541 Forest Economics.
Credits: 3; Prereq: ECO 2023 or equivalent.
The economics of forestry and forest resources: private and public interests in both timber and non-timber forest outputs; concepts of externalities, conservation, efficiency and equity; techniques in valuation of forest resources; application of economic principles to issues in forest resources.

FOR 4621 Quantitative Forest Management.
Credits: 3; Prereq: FOR 4541, FOR 3162C, 4541 or ECO 2023 or AEB 3103 or equivalent.
Principles of forest management; decision analysis; timber, nontimber and timberland valuation; management plans; forest regulation; harvest scheduling.

FOR 4624C Forest Health Management.
Credits: 4; Prereq: 4 FY or higher.
An integrated, tree- and forest-oriented study of forest health emphasizing the ecological and economic roles of the biotic agents and abiotic factors that incite dysfunction and the biological and ecological basis for the maintenance of forest health through integrated management of these agents and the forest.

FOR 4640C Environmental Education Program Development.
Credits: 3; Prereq: recommended WIS 4523 and/or EDG 4930.
A comprehensive approach to program development, from needs assessment to evaluation, will be applied to non-formal environmental opportunities. Existing and developing programs will be analyzed, with emphasis on the role of participation and indicators in meeting environmental objectives. Required field trips to be scheduled.

FOR 4664 Sustainable Ecotourism Development.
Credits: 3; Prereq: LEI 4833.
An interdisciplinary and applicable study of the tools and techniques and managers and planners use to provide sustainable ecotourism opportunities in Florida and worldwide. Topics include integrating ecotourism with other resource uses, landscape level ecotourism planning, sustainable community development, minimizing and monitoring ecotourism impacts, and creating a diversity of ecotourism opportunities.

FOR 4754C Forest Operations and Wood Utilization.
Credits: 3; Prereq: 4 FY or higher.
An introduction to the various operations associated with maintaining, protecting and managing forests and forest products, including interactions with silvicultural systems, costs and environmental factors.

FOR 4854 Agroforestry.
Credits: 3; Prereq: 4FY or 4AG.
Concepts and principles of agroforestry, including its complexity and diversity, improved agroforestry techniques in temperate and tropical zones, recent research problems and methodologies of agroforestry research, and the potentials of agroforestry in land management and development.

FOR 4905 Individual Study in Natural Resources.
Credits: 1 to 4 credits; may be repeated with change of topic up to maximum of 8 credits. Departmentally controlled.
Individual study of a selected topic related to forest resources and conservation as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term.

FOR 4909 Honors Project.
Credits: 1 to 6; Prereq: Must be admitted to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences’ Honors Program. 3.5 GPA or greater.
A special project course restricted to students in the college’s Honors Program. Students complete a project on a selected topic, issue or problem in research, teaching or extension. The project will be reviewed by at least two faculty members chosen by the honors coordinator. May be repeated for up to six credits.

FOR 4934 Topics in Natural Resources.
Credits: 1 to 4; may be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 8 credits. Departmentally controlled.
Topics in forestry, wood science, range, recreation, wildlife and fisheries. Topics include special issues and in-depth study of topics not in other courses.

FOR 4941 Internship in Natural Resources.
Credits: 1 to 4 may be repeated with change of experience up to a maximum of 8 credits. Departmentally controlled. Permission of the undergraduate coordinator required. Supervision by a faculty member and a post-internship report are required. S/U.

FOR 4943C Senior Practicum in Natural Resources.
Credits: 1; Prereq: 4FY and consent.
Senior level forest management project including information gathering and analyses, plan development and oral presentation.

FOR 4944C Research Practicum in Forest Science.
Credits: 3; Prereq: 4FY and consent.
Plan and conduct research under faculty supervision. Tailored for students desiring careers in forest science.

FOR 4949 Cooperative Education in Natural Resources.
Credits: 1 to 3; may be repeated with change of work program up to a maximum of 3 credits. Departmentally controlled.
Practical co-op work experience in forest resources and conservation under approval of industrial, business, institutional or government agency supervisor.