Urban Forest Landscapes Option
This option is offered within the following major(s):
Also available via Ecampus.
This option will help students understand the complexities surrounding the culture and management of urban forest ecosystems. It includes an examination of the economic, social, and environmental benefits and values of trees in urban areas, and the relationship between people and trees.
Option Code: 685
A Specialty Option in the Natural Resources major requires a minimum of 37 credits including at least 20 upper division credits and a minimum GPA of 2.25.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Option Requirements 1 | ||
Measurements | ||
BOT 440 | FIELD METHODS IN PLANT ECOLOGY | 4 |
or GEOG 360 | GISCIENCE I: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND THEORY | |
Urban Forest Foundations | ||
BOT 341 | PLANT ECOLOGY | 3-4 |
or BOT 350 | INTRODUCTORY PLANT PATHOLOGY | |
or FES 412 | FOREST ENTOMOLOGY | |
or FOR 413 | FOREST PATHOLOGY | |
FES 350/HORT 350 | URBAN FORESTRY | 3 |
FES 445/FW 445 | ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION | 4 |
FES 447/HORT 447 | ARBORICULTURE | 4 |
FES 455/HORT 455 | URBAN FOREST PLANNING, POLICY AND MANAGEMENT | 4 |
FW 462 | ECOSYSTEM SERVICES | 3 |
or FW 418 | URBAN ECOLOGY | |
HORT 315 | SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES: MAINTENANCE, CONSERVATION, RESTORE | 4 |
Social/Political/Community Integration | ||
ANTH 481 | *NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY VALUES | 3 |
or SOC 481 | *SOCIETY AND NATURAL RESOURCES | |
FOR 462 | NATURAL RESOURCE POLICY AND LAW | 3-4 |
or PS 475 | ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY | |
GEOG 451 | PLANNING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES FOR RESILIENT COMMUNITIES | 4 |
or GEOG 452 | ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | |
Total Credits | 39-41 |
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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)
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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)
- 1
Up to 6 credits of appropriate internships, projects or study abroad may be used to fulfill credit requirements in this option as approved by petition.
Option Code: 685