FOR 111 INTRODUCTION TO FORESTRY (3)
Forest resources in the world; forests and human well-being; where and how forests grow; environmental and human values; products, characteristics, and uses; basic elements of use, planning and management. Interpretation of forestry literature; professional origins in the U.S. Field trips required.
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FOR 112 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN FORESTRY (3)
An overview of computing applications used in all aspects of forestry work including advanced word processing, spreadsheets and charting, presentation development, working with graphics and images, file sharing, and Web page development.
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FOR 141 TREE AND SHRUB IDENTIFICATION (3)
Learn to identify the principal forest trees of North America, and the principal trees and shrubs of the Pacific Northwest. Also learn about forested regions of the world, and the structure and function of forest plants. Lec/lab/rec.
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FOR 199 SPECIAL STUDIES (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 207 CAREER DEVELOPMENT (1)
Provides an opportunity to explore natural resource-focused careers in an informal, discussion-based class. Skills include job searching, resume/interview preparation, and considering the range of career possibilities.
PREREQS:
Recreation Resource Management, Forest Management or Natural Resources majors only.
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FOR 220 AERIAL PHOTO INTERPRETATION AND FOREST MEASUREMENTS (4)
An introduction to the field collection of forest measurements and the aerial photos used to assess the forest resource. The spatial relationship of field and photo-based data are emphasized and related to the building of a geographic information system. Successful completion of FOR 220 should help students compete for summer jobs requiring measurements skills. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
(MTH 105* or MTH 111* or MTH 112* or MTH 241* or MTH 245*) and FOR 111*
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FOR 240 FOREST BIOLOGY (4)
Forest plants and animals, communities, and ecosystems, their functioning and their relationship to resource management. Field trips required. Lec/lab/rec. (Bacc Core Course)
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FOR 241 DENDROLOGY (5)
Learn to identify the principal forest trees of North America, and the principal trees and shrubs of the Pacific Northwest, including the ranges over which they grow, important ecological characteristics, and principal uses. Also learn about forested regions of the world, and the structure and function of forest plants. Lec/lab/rec.
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FOR 251 RECREATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (4)
Overview of recreation resource management including study of land and water resources used for outdoor recreation. The planning and management of natural and cultural resources for long-term resource productivity, with a focus on rural and wildland areas of the forest, range and coast.
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FOR 321 FOREST MENSURATION (5)
Theory and practice of sampling and cruising techniques; stratified and nonstratified sampling systems with fixed plots, variable plots, and 3-P designs.
PREREQS:
FOR 220 or (FE 308 and FE 309) and (MTH 241 or MTH 245 or MTH 251 or MTH 251H) and (ST 314 and FE 314X or FE 314) or (ST 351 or ST 351H) and ST 352
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FOR 322 FOREST MODELS (3)
Introduction to static and dynamic forest models: defining what they are, how they might be used, and, in general terms, how they are developed.
PREREQS:
FOR 321 and MTH 241 and (ST 351 or ST 351H) and ST 352
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FOR 330 FOREST RESOURCE ECONOMICS I (4)
Basic arithmetic of interest and capital budgeting. Basic wood products markets and markets and externalities. Nonmarket valuation and multiple-use forestry. Impacts of forest management and policy decisions on public welfare.
PREREQS:
(ECON 201 or ECON 201H) and (MTH 111 or MTH 211 or MTH 212)
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FOR 331 FOREST RESOURCE ECONOMICS II (4)
Forest products markets, appraisal, rotation, thinning, uneven-aged management and forest regulation. Economics of timber management and harvest scheduling.
PREREQS:
(ECON 201* or ECON 201H*) and FOR 330* and MTH 241* and ST 352*
and
/or instructor approval.
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FOR 332 RISK AND DECISION-MAKING FOR NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3)
Develops decision frameworks for managing natural resources that reflect uncertainty about future values and events and that consider the risk attitudes of the resource managers. Considers the types of variability and risk facing resource managers for several natural resources, including forests, biodiversity, invasive species, and fisheries.
PREREQS:
ST 351 and MTH 245 and (AREC 250 or ECON 201)
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FOR 341 FOREST ECOLOGY (3)
Basic physiological characteristics of trees, succession, climax, and related concepts. Vegetation classification. Stand structure, diversity, competition, growth, soils-forests interactions, biomass and nutrient distribution, energy relations, nutrient element dynamics, ecology of disturbances.
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FOR 342 FOREST TYPES OF THE NORTHWEST (3)
Forest trees in nature are aggregated into stable or transitory associations known as forest cover types. Knowledge of forest cover types, their species composition and ecology, is applicable to the fields of forestry, fire management, wildlife management, and forest ecology.
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FOR 346 TOPICS IN WILDLAND FIRE (3)
An interdisciplinary survey of concepts relating to fire science, ecology, management, and policy. Includes case studies of several representative ecosystems, ranging from west- and eastside forests of the Pacific Northwest to shrub steppe ecosystems of the Intermountain West and chapparal ecosystems of southern California. Distance and campus-based delivery using videos, Web site, and discussion. CROSSLISTED as FW 346, RNG 346.
PREREQS:
Course work in forest biology or ecology (e.g. FOR 240 or FOR 341) or equivalent.
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FOR 350 URBAN FORESTRY (3)
Introduction to principles and practices of planting and managing trees as a system of urban environment; understanding the economic, environmental, social aspects of urban forests, and an overview of contemporary land use issues and societal perspectives between people and plants. CROSSLISTED as HORT 350.
PREREQS:
Foundational forestry and horticulture courses are recommended.
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FOR 351 RECREATION BEHAVIOR AND MANAGEMENT (4)
Principles of human behavior as used in the analysis of recreation management issues. Sociological and psychological approaches are emphasized.
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FOR 352 WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT (3)
Wilderness as land use concept. Wilderness history, preservation, planning and management. Wilderness in the context of other land uses.
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FOR 353 FIELD SCHOOL (3)
A field course focused on current management in park and recreation areas. A major field trip is required. Graded P/N.
PREREQS:
FOR 251 and additional fee and departmental approval required
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FOR 354 AMENITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3)
Management of amenity resources such as recreation, fish, wildlife, and visual aesthetics in the context of multiple use land management.
PREREQS:
FOR 111*
and
FOR 111. Not for FM or FRR majors.
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FOR 355 MANAGEMENT FOR MULTIPLE RESOURCE VALUES (3)
Management of a variety of resource attributes in multiple use context, including considerations for recreation, fish, wildlife, aesthetics, watersheds, and forest products.
PREREQS:
FOR 111 or NR 201X
and
corequisites are FOR 341 and FOR 443, and FOR 429 for FM majors only.
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FOR 356 RECREATION RESOURCE PLANNING (4)
Theory and function of recreation resource planning. Techniques for collection, storage, analysis and display of planning data. Practice in use of recreation planning models. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
FOR 251 and (ST 351* or ST 351H*)
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FOR 360 COLLABORATION AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (3)
Conflict assessment, negotiation, and consensus building in contentious forest resource situations. Topics addressed include conflict and negotiation theory, collaboration principles, analysis techniques to determine when collaboration might be fruitful, and approaches to joint fact-finding and mutual learning in public and private forest management. Specific cases of real conflicts in forest management will be examined.
PREREQS:
Junior standing in College of Forestry.
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FOR 365 ISSUES IN NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (3)
Background of major current issues in natural resources conservation with emphasis on forests, soils, and water and potential sustainable carrying capacity. Focus on evaluating facts and opinions related to issues. Basics of terrestrial and aquatic ecology, recent and current issues of soil, water, and forest use and management. (Bacc Core Course)
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FOR 390 FORESTRY FOR TEACHERS (3)
Cooperative learning and critical thinking skills used in discussions and labs to introduce forestry concepts to pre-teachers of K-12 students. Includes forest ecology, forest products, management practices, and conservation of forest resources. Field trips to Cascades and Coast Range required. Lec/lab.
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FOR 391 NATURAL RESOURCE COMMUNICATIONS (3)
Concepts and techniques for communication with various constituents in the natural resources arena. Principles of working in team environments and with the public are presented.
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FOR 399 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 399H SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Honors College approval required.
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FOR 401 RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 403 THESIS (1-16)
PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
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FOR 405 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 406 PROJECTS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 407 SEMINAR (1-16)
Section 1: Forestry Ambassadors, graded A-F. Section 2: Seminar, Starker Lectures, graded P/N. Section 6. Professionalism, graded P/N. Section 7: Fire Field Trip, graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 408 WORKSHOP (1-3)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 410 INTERNSHIP (1-16)
Full-time supervised professional experience emphasizing functional proficiency under joint sponsorship of university and agency personnel. Graded P/N.
PREREQS:
FOR 251 and FOR 351 and FOR 356 and FOR 391 and FOR 407-Section 020 are recommended and may be taken concurrently. Departmental approval required.
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FOR 420 ADVANCED AERIAL PHOTOS AND REMOTE SENSING (3)
Planning the photo mission, height measurements, photo mensuration, introduction to remote sensing. Use of an analytic stereoscopic plotter to make precise photo measurements and planimetric and topographic maps from photos. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
A photo interpretation course (FOR 220) or the equivalent and a remote sensing course (GEO 444 or GEO 544) or the equivalent.
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FOR 421 SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF FORESTED LANDSCAPES (3)
Geographic information systems (GIS), literature review, seminars, and project work involving forest resources, wildlife habitat, and landscape ecology using remotely sensed data, digital elevation models, and other spatial data. Lec/rec. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
A GIS course (GEO 265 or FE 357 or GEO 465 or GEO 565) or the equivalent.
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FOR 422 RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (4)
An introduction to research methods applied to social science issues and problems. Emphasis is on the nature of the research process, how to conduct research, and how to interpret and disseminate research results. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
FOR 251 and (ST 351 or ST 351H)
and
/or instructor approval.
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FOR 429 INTEGRATED PRESCRIPTIONS (3)
Using an actual stand and real data, we will cultivate systematic approaches for: 1) characterizing site conditions and limiting factors; 2) harmonizing multiple management objectives; 3) modeling long-term responses to silvicultural manipulations; 4) assessing environmental impacts; 5) building public acceptance; and 6) communicating alternatives and rationales for decisions. This expanded course will allow a deeper project experience and more integration among the faculty in the co-requisite course, and providing the lab component of three other inter-related forest management courses.
PREREQS:
FOR 240 and FOR 321
and
/or equivalents.
COREQS:
FOR 443
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FOR 432 ECONOMICS OF RECREATION RESOURCES (4)
Application of economic concepts to forest recreation management and resource allocation. Demand, supply, and valuation of both market and non-market forest recreation resources. Benefit-cost analysis applied to a recreation management project.
PREREQS:
(ECON 201 or ECON 201H) and (ST 351 or ST 351H)
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FOR 436 WILDLAND FIRE SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (4)
Principles and applications of fire as a natural resource management tool; the role of fire in conservation management, restoration, and preservation of ecosystems. Covers basic techniques and current research used to describe fire behavior and spread, fuels and fuel manipulation, and fire effects on the biota. Focus will be on fire as a natural process in ecosystem dynamics. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as RNG 436/RNG 536.
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FOR 441 SILVICULTURE PRINCIPLES (4)
Nursery operation, vegetation management, herbivores, fire, seeding and planting techniques. Introduction to principles and techniques involving vegetation control, thinning, fertilizing, and harvesting. Environmental considerations related to forest stand treatments. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
FOR 240 and (FOR 141 or FOR 241)
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FOR 442 SILVICULTURE REFORESTATION (4)
Seed, seedlings, and cuttings. Nursery operation, planting techniques, seeding and vegetation management. Herbivores, uses of fire in reforestation. Field trips required. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
(CSS 205 or CSS 305) and FOR 240 or BOT 331 or BOT 341
and
.
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FOR 443 SILVICULTURAL PRACTICES (5)
Manipulation of immature and mature forest stands for various resource management objectives. Principles and techniques involving vegetation control, thinning, fertilizing, and harvesting. Environmental considerations related to stand treatments. Two-day field trips required. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
FOR 240 and FOR 321
and
/or equivalents.
COREQS:
FOR 429
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FOR 444 ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PARK MANAGEMENT (3)
Ecological principles applied to the management of park recreation uses. The relationship between biological and physical science information and recreation management decisions is explored.
PREREQS:
FOR 251* plus an ecology course.
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FOR 445 ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (4)
Fundamentals of restoring and reclaiming disturbed landscapes and ecosystems. Topics to be covered include types and assessment of site conditions; determining restoration goals and feasibility; hydrologic, biotic, and soil functions and their importance in restoration; and measures of successful restoration. CROSSLISTED as FW 445/FW 545.
PREREQS:
BI 370 or instructor approval required.
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FOR 446 WILDLAND FIRE ECOLOGY (3)
Coverage of fire histories and ecology of major forest, rangeland and wetland ecosystems. Includes fire interactions with physical and biotic components of ecosystems, role of fire in ecological processes, and utilization in natural resource management. CROSSLISTED as FW 446/FW 546 and RNG 446/RNG 546.
PREREQS:
Course work in ecology and natural resource management.
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FOR 448 MANAGEMENT OF LARGE FORESTED LANDSCAPES (3)
Approaches to managing large, forested landscapes for both ecological and economic goals, while recognizing the diverse legal obligations and intentions of the different landowners. Examines how to improve the ability of these landscapes to conserve biodiversity and ecosystem processes. Applies the principles to federal, state, and private forests in the Northwest.
PREREQS:
Senior standing and a course in silviculture or forest ecology.
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FOR 451 HISTORY AND CULTURAL ASPECTS OF RECREATION (4)
Role of conservation and outdoor recreation in U.S. environmental history. American attitudes toward nature. Evaluation of major governmental land and water policies. Evolution of the national parks and forests systems. Significant leaders in the parks movement. Role of cultural resources in recreation and parks.
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FOR 453 NATURE-BASED TOURISM (3)
The relationship between natural resource-based recreation and tourism. Issues of tourism planning, management and impacts are explored.
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FOR 454 MANAGING AT THE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE (3)
Course targets fire-prone communities where resource professionals need to work cooperatively with local and federal agencies and citizens to gain acceptance for fire management programs and build joint responsibility for fuel reduction activities.
PREREQS:
FOR 111
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FOR 456 INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY (3)
An introduction to the biological, physical, and sociological factors that shape the world's forests and the activities used to manage those forests. What influence these factors have on forest policies, practices, and outcomes. CROSSLISTED as FE 456. (Bacc Core Course)
PREREQS:
Introductory course in biology.
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FOR 457 TECHNIQUES FOR FOREST RESOURCE ANALYSIS (4)
Use of linear programming, nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, and simulation to solve complex forest management problems, with emphasis on intertemporal multiple use scheduling. Forestry transportation problems, multiple-use allocation, and investment analysis. Field trips required.
PREREQS:
FOR 330 or AREC 351
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FOR 459 FOREST RESOURCE PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING (4)
Integration of biological, economic, and amenity characteristics of the forest system in resource management planning and decision making. Senior capstone class projects. Field trips required. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
Senior standing or departmental approval required.
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FOR 460 FOREST POLICY (4)
Policy formulation and analysis for forest resources. Consideration of policy affecting land management approaches to planning, management, and social and economic development. Major forestry policy areas covered include outdoor recreation, range, timber, wilderness, and wildlife and fish. Lec/lab. (Writing Intensive Course)
PREREQS:
Senior standing.
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FOR 462 NATURAL RESOURCE POLICY AND LAW (3)
First of two offerings designed to provide an introduction to current environmental and natural resource law issues and disputes for students who will have to meet, consult, and work with lawyers throughout their professional career. Focus is on mechanisms governing resource allocation within the constraints of private property rights. Emphasis is placed on the federal Endangered Species Act and its relation to water allocation and public trust doctrines. Students will also gain a broad understanding of regulatory "takings" law and the evolving dynamic of government-imposed constraints on private property rights in the context of natural resource and species protection.
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FOR 463 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LAW INTERACTIONS (3)
Second of two offerings designed to provide an introduction to current environmental and natural resource law issues and disputes for students who will have to meet, consult, and work with lawyers throughout their professional career. Focus is on the arena of regulatory environmental laws. Environmental torts, regulation of point and non-point source pollution under the federal Clean Water Act, wetlands protection, and laws governing agricultural and forest practices will be examined as examples of regulatory frameworks for achieving resource protection. Students will be exposed to the basic framework of federal laws regulating air and hazardous waste pollutants.
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FOR 473 RESORT MANAGEMENT (3)
Provides an overview of resort management and operations in the context of ski, golf, gaming, and other types of resorts. Principles of successful marketing, management, and development of a resort will be covered. Includes a review of the growth of resorts in the United States, expansion of resorts worldwide, and their operations and characteristics.
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FOR 475 HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MARKETING (3)
Development and management of marketing in the hospitality and travel industry sectors, and positioning products or destinations to capture customers. Addresses differences between tourism and other industries. Students will develop a marketing plan.
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FOR 477 ADVENTURE THERAPY (3)
Provides students with an overview of adventure therapy, including its history, theory, current status and future trends. Includes program design, ethical issues, and best practices in the field.
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FOR 493 ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATION (4)
Interpretation of natural and cultural features in parks, museums, and similar settings. Emphasis on learning and applying effective communication techniques in the development of brochures, exhibits, talks, museums, and visitor centers.
PREREQS:
FOR 391*
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FOR 495 INTERPRETIVE PROJECTS (2)
Development of specific natural and cultural resource interpretive projects including interpretive plans, brochures, audiovisual programs and displays.
PREREQS:
FOR 493
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FOR 499 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
Topics of current importance in forest resources issues, education, policies, economics, management, business, social values, silviculture, and biometrics. Topics will change from term to term. May be repeated with different topics for credit. Section 8: Social aspects of natural resource management (3 credits) graded.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Senior or graduate standing.
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FOR 501 RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 503 THESIS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 505 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 506 PROJECTS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 507 SEMINAR (1-16)
Section 6: Professionalism, graded P/N. Section 7: Fire Field Trip, graded P/N. Section 8: Principles of Silviculture, graded P/N. Section 11: Thesis Presentation, graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 508 WORKSHOP (1-3)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 510 INTERNSHIP (1-9)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 520 ADVANCED AERIAL PHOTOS AND REMOTE SENSING (3)
Planning the photo mission, height measurements, photo mensuration, introduction to remote sensing. Use of an analytic stereoscopic plotter to make precise photo measurements and planimetric and topographic maps from photos. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
A photo interpretation course (FOR 220) or the equivalent; a remote sensing course (GEO 444 or GEO 544) or the equivalent. These may be taken concurrently.
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FOR 521 SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF FORESTED LANDSCAPES (3)
Geographic information systems (GIS), literature review, seminars, and project work involving forest resources, wildlife habitat, and landscape ecology using remotely sensed data, digital elevation models, and other spatial data. Lec/rec. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
A GIS course (GEO 265 or FE 357 or GEO 465 or GEO 565) or the equivalent.
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FOR 522 RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (4)
An introduction to research methods applied to social science issues and problems. Emphasis is on the nature of the research process, how to conduct research, and how to interpret and disseminate research results. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
FOR 251 and (ST 351 or ST 351H) or instructor approval.
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FOR 523 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (4)
Application and interpretation of statistical approaches to human dimensions of natural resources, recreation, and other social sciences. Emphasis is on an applied approach focusing on understanding data, selecting appropriate statistics for theoretical and managerial problems, using statistical software for analyses, and interpreting findings.
PREREQS:
FOR 522 or equivalent and ST 511 or equivalent. Discuss course equivalency with professor.
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FOR 524 FOREST BIOMETRICS (3)
Advanced topics in forest biometrics, including measurement of forest structure and dynamics, application of sampling theory and methods, and statistical techniques for interpreting forestry data.
PREREQS:
FOR 322 and ST 511
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FOR 525 FOREST MODELING (3)
Examination of regression techniques and assumptions used to develop static and dynamic equations of tree and stand attributes.
PREREQS:
ST 552
and
/or instructor approval.
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FOR 532 ECONOMICS OF RECREATION RESOURCES (4)
Application of economic concepts to forest recreation management and resource allocation. Demand, supply, and valuation of both market and non-market forest recreation resources. Benefit-cost analysis applied to a recreation management project.
PREREQS:
ECON 201 and ST 351
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FOR 533 ECONOMICS OF PRIVATE FORESTRY (3)
Economic and social characteristics of owners of small woodlands. Study of credit, incentives, leasing, and other measures to increase production on small woodlands. Not offered every year.
PREREQS:
FOR 330
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FOR 534 ECONOMICS OF THE FOREST RESOURCE (3)
Economic aspects of forest production, regulation, and silvicultural applications. Microeconomic interactions of forest production and regulation and environmental constraints. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
FOR 330 and FOR 331 or equivalent
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FOR 535 MARKETS AND PRICES IN THE FOREST SECTOR (3)
Review of models of demand and supply behavior in markets for timber and forest products from current literature: private stumpage supply (including non-commodity values); supply of processed products and derived demand for logs and timber; demand in major end-uses of wood and fiber (including housing); market dynamics; and non-competitive markets. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
FOR 331 or equivalent and AREC 512 or AREC 513 or equivalent.
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FOR 536 WILDLAND FIRE SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (4)
Principles and applications of fire as a natural resource management tool; the role of fire in conservation management, restoration, and preservation of ecosystems. Covers basic techniques and current research used to describe fire behavior and spread, fuels and fuel manipulation, and fire effects on the biota. Focus will be on fire as a natural process in ecosystem dynamics. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as RNG 436/RNG 536.
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FOR 537 VALUATION OF NON-MARKET RESOURCES (3)
Focuses on the theory and methods for estimating the economic value of non-market resources (e.g. clean air and water, biodiversity, nature-based recreation, etc.). Blends the theory and econometrics of non-market valuation through hands-on applications of methods with real datasets. The valuation of non-market resources is a burgeoning field within applied economics and should continue to grow in both importance and applications.
PREREQS:
AREC 512 or ECON 512 or equivalent
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FOR 543 SILVICULTURAL PRACTICES (5)
Manipulation of immature and mature forest stands for various resource management objectives. Principles and techniques involving vegetation control, thinning, fertilizing, and harvesting. Environmental considerations related to stand treatments. Two-day field trips required.
PREREQS:
FOR 240 and FOR 321 or equivalents. COREQS: FOR 429.
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FOR 544 ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PARK MANAGEMENT (3)
Ecological principles applied to the management of park recreation uses. The relationship between biological and physical science information and recreation management decisions is explored.
PREREQS:
FOR 251 and an ecology course.
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FOR 545 ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (4)
Fundamentals of restoring and reclaiming disturbed landscapes and ecosystems. Topics to be covered include types and assessment of site conditions; determining restoration goals and feasibility; hydrologic, biotic, and soil functions and their importance in restoration; and measures of successful restoration. CROSSLISTED as FW 445/FW 545.
PREREQS:
BI 370 or instructor approval required.
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FOR 546 WILDLAND FIRE ECOLOGY (3)
Coverage of fire histories and ecology of major forest, rangeland and wetland ecosystems. Includes fire interactions with physical and biotic components of ecosystems, role of fire in ecological processes, and utilization in natural resource management. CROSSLISTED as FW 446/FW 546 and RNG 446/RNG 546.
PREREQS:
Course work in ecology and natural resource management.
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FOR 547 TROPHIC CASCADES (2-3)
Theory and empirical analysis of terrestrial carnivore effects on plants and ecosystems as mediated through herbivores. Emphasis on large carnivores, frequency/strength of trophic cascades, implications for ecosystem function, management, and restoration. Lectures, current literature, discussions, field exercise, term paper, and student presentations. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
Graduate or post-bac standing and ecology course.
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FOR 548 MANAGEMENT OF LARGE FORESTED LANDSCAPES (3)
Approaches to managing large, forested landscapes for both ecological and economic goals, while recognizing the diverse legal obligations and intentions of the different landowners. Examines how to improve the ability of these landscapes to conserve biodiversity and ecosystem processes. Applies the principles to federal, state, and private forests in the Northwest.
PREREQS:
Graduate standing and instructor consent.
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FOR 551 HISTORY AND CULTURAL ASPECTS OF RECREATION (4)
Role of conservation and outdoor recreation in U.S. environmental history. American attitudes toward nature. Evaluation of major governmental land and water policies. Evolution of the national parks and forests systems. Significant leaders in the parks movement. Role of cultural resources in recreation and parks.
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FOR 553 NATURE-BASED TOURISM (3)
The relationship between natural resource based recreation and tourism. Issues of tourism planning, management and impacts are explored.
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FOR 554 MANAGING AT THE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE (3)
Course targets fire-prone communities where resource professionals need to work cooperatively with local and federal agencies and citizens to gain acceptance for fire management programs and build joint responsibility for fuel reduction activities.
PREREQS:
FOR 111
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FOR 557 TECHNIQUES FOR FOREST RESOURCE ANALYSIS (4)
Use of linear programming, nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, and simulation to solve complex forest management problems, with emphasis on intertemporal multiple use scheduling. Forestry transportation problems, multiple-use allocation, and investment analysis. Field trips required.
PREREQS:
AREC 351 or FOR 330
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FOR 558 CONCEPTS OF FOREST RECREATION PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT (3)
Examines research that forms the conceptual basis for tools, techniques, and approaches used in recreation planning and management.
PREREQS:
Senior or graduate standing.
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FOR 561 FOREST POLICY ANALYSIS (3)
Basic elements of forest policy problems, including resource allocation and efficiency, distribution, and interpersonal equity, taxation, regulation, and control, and planning and uncertainty. Emphasis on policy and analysis and its uses in policy decision.
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FOR 562 NATURAL RESOURCE POLICY AND LAW (3)
First of two offerings designed to provide an introduction to current environmental and natural resource law issues and disputes for students who will have to meet, consult, and work with lawyers throughout their professional career. Focus is on mechanisms governing resource allocation within the constraints of private property rights. Emphasis is placed on the federal Endangered Species Act and its relation to water allocation and public trust doctrines. Students will also gain a broad understanding of regulatory "takings" law and the evolving dynamic of government imposed constraints on private property rights in the context of natural resource and species protection.
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FOR 563 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LAW INTERACTIONS (3)
Second of two offerings designed to provide an introduction to current environmental and natural resource law issues and disputes for students who will have to meet, consult, and work with lawyers throughout their professional career. Focus is on the arena of regulatory environmental laws. Environmental torts, regulation of point and non-point source pollution under the federal Clean Water Act, wetlands protection, and laws governing agricultural and forest practices will be examined as examples of regulatory frameworks for achieving resource protection. Students will be exposed to the basic framework of federal laws regulating air and hazardous waste pollutants.
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FOR 593 ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATION (4)
Interpretation of natural and cultural features in parks, museums, and similar settings. Emphasis on learning and applying effective communication techniques in the development of brochures, exhibits, talks, museums, and visitor centers.
PREREQS:
FOR 391
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FOR 595 INTERPRETIVE PROJECTS (2)
Development of specific natural and cultural resource interpretive projects including interpretive plans, brochures, audiovisual programs and displays.
PREREQS:
FOR 593
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FOR 599 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
Topics of current importance in forest resources issues, education, policies, economics, management, business, social values, silviculture, and biometrics. Topics will change from term to term. May be repeated with different topics for credit. Section 8: Social aspects of natural resource management (3 credits) graded.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Senior or graduate standing.
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FOR 601 RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 603 THESIS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 605 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 606 PROJECTS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 607 SEMINAR (1-16)
Section 6: Professionalism, graded P/N. Section 11: Thesis Presentation, graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 699 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
Topics of current importance in forest resources issues, education, policies, economics, management, business, social values, silviculture, and biometrics. Topics will change from term to term. May be repeated with different topics for credit.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FOR 808 WORKSHOP (1-9)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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