Forestry Undergraduate Courses

Some courses are not offered every year. For each course, http://www.for.nau.edu/cms/content/view/42/64/ provides a more detailed course description, including which semester and year the course is offered, the name of the instructor, the course syllabus, and hyperlinks to the course website.

FOR 101 FORESTRY INTRODUCTION (3)

Introduces the subject areas and career opportunities in forestry. Required of lower-division forestry students currently enrolled at NAU.

FOR 199 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (3)

Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

FOR 203 PROJECT LEARNING TREE (1)

Project Learning Tree (PLT) is a national program of the American Forest Foundation. PLT is designed for formal and non-formal educators interested in learning and teaching environmental education. Letter grade only.

FOR 204 PROJECT WILD (1)

Set of supplemental, interdisciplinary materials dealing with wildlife management concepts and issues that can be used for environmental education. Letter grade only.

FOR 205 PROJECT WILD AQUATIC (1)

Set of supplemental, interdisciplinary materials dealing with aquatic ecosystems in natural environments that can be used for environmental education. Letter grade only.

FOR 207 PROJECT WET (1)

Project WET is a national water education program designed to facilitate and promote awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of Arizona water resources through participation in hands-on activities. Letter grade only.

FOR 211 FOREST MEASUREMENTS (3)

Fundamentals of measuring forest ecosystems and resources, land surveying, mapping, and orienteering. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: MAT 125 or MAT 125H or higher and Prerequisite or Corequisite: STA 270

FOR 212 TREES AND FORESTS OF NORTH AMERICA (2)

Introduces important forest trees and forest types in North America.

FOR 213 ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF FOREST SOILS (3)

Introduces soil science, with special emphasis on forest soils. Topics include soil formation and classification; the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil; and impacts of human-based activities on soils. Prerequisite: (BIO 181 or BIO 181H) and (CHM 130 or CHM 151) and CHM 151L Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO 182

FOR 215 WRITING IN FORESTRY (2)

An overview of and training in types of writing expected of students in the professional forestry program: technical synthesis papers, laboratory reports, memos, professional opinion pieces, and management plans. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: ENG 105 or HON 190 or HON 191

FOR 220 INTRODUCTION TO FOREST AND RANGE PLANTS (2)

Field identification, ecology, and uses of common forest and range plants in northern Arizona. 1 hr. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade or pass-fail.

FOR 222 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (3)

Environmental quality problems in natural and human-made environments. SPW

FOR 230 MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVES OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3)

Introduces the effects of culture on attitudes, institutions, and natural resource management from a US ethnic minority, multicultural perspective. SPWE

FOR 240 INTRODUCTION TO CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (3)

Explores the practical issues related to people and society in maintaining the earth's biological diversity. Discusses the social environment and how to implement successful conservation of biodiversity. SAS

FOR 240H INTRODUCTION TO CONSERVATION BIOLOGY - HONORS (3)

FOR 250 ARIZONA FORESTS AND WILDLIFE (3)

Overview of fundamental ecology and management of major forest types and wildlife of Arizona. Relationship of Arizona's forests and wildlife to North America. SAS

FOR 250H ARIZONA FORESTS AND WILDLIFE - HONORS (3)

Overview of fundamental ecology and management of major forest types and wildlife of Arizona. Relationship of Arizona's forests and wildlife to North America. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group SAS

FOR 251 INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIRE (3)

An introduction to the science of wildland fire, fire's role in forested ecosystems, and wildland fire management. Letter grade only.

FOR 254 INTRODUCTION TO FOREST HEALTH (3)

This is an introductory course in forest health. The course covers basic forest health concepts and the definition of forest health. The role that forest diseases, insects, and fire play in natural forest ecosystems and their interactions will be introduced. The course also covers the increasing threat posed by exotic and invasive organisms in the United States. Programs designed to monitor forest health around the World are discussed. SAS

FOR 255 INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE ISSUES (3)

Current international issues in wildlife conservation and management. Topics include regulation of global wildlife, threats to biodiversity, and issues of sustainable management and protection. Case studies focus on perspectives of ethnic minorities. SASG

FOR 270 NATIVE AMERICAN ECOLOGY (3)

Uses introductory ecology and natural science principles to critically review literature and information about the geographic distribution, traditional land use, and conservation knowledge of indigenous peoples in North America. Pass-fail or letter grade. SASE

FOR 270H NATIVE AMERICAN ECOLOGY - HONORS (3)

FOR 282 ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PRINCIPLES (3)

Concepts and theories of ecological science related to restoring natural structures and processes of ecosystems. Letter grade only. Instructor's consent required. SPW

FOR 282H ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PRINCIPLES-HONORS (3)

Concepts and theories of ecological science related to restoring natural structures and processes of ecosystems. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group SPW

FOR 283 FORESTRY IN THE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE (WUI) (3)

Overview of issues, concepts, and methods for managing forests in the wildland-urban interface. Emphasis on managers' roles in reducing risks to forest and human communities, while sustaining benefits to both.

FOR 298 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

FOR 299 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

FOR 313 FOREST ECOLOGY I (4)

Studies abiotic and biotic components affecting the structure, composition, and function of forests: individuals, populations, and communities. 3 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab. Prerequisite: Admission to Forestry (BSF)

FOR 314 FOREST ECOLOGY II (3)

Studies abiotic and biotic components affecting the structure, composition, and function of forests: landscapes and ecosystems. Prerequisite: Admission to Forestry (BSF) and Corequisite: FOR 313

FOR 315 SILVICULTURE PRINCIPLES (3)

Art and science of growing trees in forested stand: principles. Corequisite: FOR 314

FOR 316 SILVICULTURE APPLICATIONS (3)

Art and science of growing trees in forested stands: applications. 2 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab. Corequisite: FOR 315

FOR 323W FOREST MANAGEMENT I (3)

Studies techniques and skills needed to manage complex forested ecosystems for the generation of goods and services. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: FOR 313 and FOR 314 and FOR 315 and FOR 316 with grades greater than or equal to C JWRT

FOR 324W FOREST MANAGEMENT II (3)

Studies role of human needs and values in the management of forested ecosystems. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: FOR 313 and FOR 314 and FOR 315 and FOR 316 with grades greater than or equal to C and Corequisite: FOR 323W JWRT

FOR 325W FOREST MANAGEMENT III (3)

Evaluates interactions between and among competing and complementary uses of forested ecosystems within a human context. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: FOR 313 and FOR 314 and FOR 315 and FOR 316 with grades greater than or equal to C and Corequisite: FOR 324W JWRT

FOR 326W FOREST MANAGEMENT IV (4)

Integrates principles of forest ecosystem management across spatial, temporal, and geopolitical scales. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: FOR 313 and FOR 314 and FOR 315 and FOR 316 with grades greater than or equal to C and Corequisite: FOR 325W JWRT

FOR 340 ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROLOGY (3)

An introduction into environmental implications of extreme hydrological processes, the effects of natural and human activities on the hydrology and water resources of an area, and related problems and solutions. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: MAT 114 with a grade greater than or equal to C or Math Placement 55 or higher or International Exchange Student Group SAS

FOR 340H ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROLOGY-HONORS (3)

FOR 340L ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROLOGY LAB (1)

Practical lab and field measurement and evaluation for FOR 340. Here students will learn about various in-situ environmental hydrology problems and related measurement, data collection and analysis approaches. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: MAT 114 with a grade greater than or equal to C or Math Placement 55 or higher or International Exchange Student Group and Corequisite: FOR 340 or FOR 340H LAB

FOR 351 FIRE MONITORING AND MODELING (3)

Key fire monitoring protocols used by federal land management agencies will be introduced, along with several different types of models used to predict fire effects and fire behavior. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: FOR 251

FOR 360 NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY (3)

Fundamentals of the natural resource policy making and implementation process. Focus on legislative history and current policy topics for United States land management agencies. Letter grade only. Department consent required.

FOR 370 INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE : ECOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS (3)

Uses advanced ecology and natural science principles to critically review literature and information about the ecological implications of indigenous people's resource use strategies. Letter grade or pass-fail. Prerequisite: FOR 270 or FOR 270H or International Exchange Student Group SAS

FOR 381 FOREST ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT (3)

Explores the tools and practices for mimicking natural patterns of variation in forest ecosystems and for adaptive management over time and space. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: ENV 330

FOR 382 ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION APPLICATIONS (3)

Examples and applications of ecological science related to restoring natural structures and processes of ecosystems. Coconvenes with FOR 582. Letter grade only. Instructor's consent required. Prerequisite: FOR 282 SAS

FOR 382H ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION APPLICATIONS-HONORS (3)

Examples and applications of ecological science related to restoring natural structures and processes of ecosystems. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group SAS

FOR 398 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

FOR 399 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

FOR 408 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE (1-12)

Individualized supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Pass-fail only. Fee required. Department consent required.

FOR 413C FOREST ECOSYSTEM ASSESSMENT I (3)

Studies principles and foundations of the techniques and practices required to characterize forest conditions. 2 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab. Prerequisite: FOR 323W and FOR 324W and FOR 325W and FOR 326W with grades greater than or equal to C CAP

FOR 414C FOREST ECOSYSTEM ASSESSMENT II (3)

Applies techniques and practices required to characterize forest conditions. 2 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab. Prerequisite: FOR 323W and FOR 324W and FOR 325W and FOR 326W with grades greater than or equal to C and Corequisite: FOR 413C CAP

FOR 415 FORESTRY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES (3)

Ecology, management, and policy issues related to forests in developing countries from the social, political, economic and cultural perspective of indigenous people. Coconvenes with FOR 515. Prerequisite: One FOR-Forestry or BIO-Biology course GLB

FOR 423C FOREST ECOSYSTEM PLANNING I (3)

Understanding of tools, techniques, and approaches for developing short- and long-term landscape-level forest management plans. 2 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab. Prerequisite: FOR 413C and FOR 414C with grades greater than or equal to C and Corequisite: FOR 424C and (POS 344 or POS 359) CAP

FOR 424C FOREST ECOSYSTEM PLANNING II (3)

Applies planning tools for the development of landscape-level forest management plans. 2 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab. Prerequisite: FOR 413C and FOR 414C with grades greater than or equal to C and Corequisite: FOR 423C and (POS 344 or POS 359) CAP

FOR 430 LEADERSHIP AND THE ENVIRONMENT (3)

Development of knowledge and expertise in leading the decision-making process regarding environmental or resource issues. Prerequisite: Junior Status or higher or International Exchange Student Group

FOR 441 SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY IN TROPICAL ECOSYSTEMS: INTERNATIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCE (3)

International field course on forestry issues in developing countries from the perspective of forestry professionals in those countries. Course venue varies. Instructor's consent required. GLB

FOR 442 PRINCIPLES OF WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (3)

Basic principles of wood science: species identification and properties of wood as related to products and utilization. Coconvenes with FOR 542. (Offer Fall Semester). Letter grade only.

FOR 443 ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF INTRODUCED SPECIES IN FORESTS AND RANGELANDS (3)

An exploration of introduced species, including how land managers and policy makers are dealing with such species and case studies of specific introduced species. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: FOR 313 or ENV 330 or BIO 326

FOR 445 WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT (3)

The philosophical, historical, legal, ecological, social, and cultural aspects of lands managed under the Wilderness Act. Prerequisite: upper-division coursework in areas related to natural resources management or science.

FOR 447 HUMAN-FOREST INTERACTIONS FROM COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE (3)

Social science theory, concepts and analytic techniques for understanding human-forest ecosystems, form the perspective of human communities as a fundamental unit of social organization relevant to landscape-level processes. Letter grade only. Instructor's consent required.

FOR 451 FIRE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (3)

An examination of ecological and cultural aspects of wildland fire, including fire regimes, fire effects, and the principles, techniques and challenges in present-day wildland fire management. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: FOR 351

FOR 452 FOREST PATHOLOGY (3)

Important forest tree diseases, their identification, ecology, and management. Coconvenes with FOR 552. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade or pass-fail. Prerequisite: (FOR 313 and FOR 314 and FOR 315 and FOR 316) or one BIO-Biology course

FOR 453 FOREST INSECTS (3)

Identification, biology, population dynamics, ecological role, and management of forest insects in western forests. Coconvenes with FOR 553. Prerequisite: (FOR 313 and FOR 314 and FOR 315 and FOR 316) or one BIO-Biology course

FOR 454 FOREST HEALTH (3)

Modern concepts of maintaining tree health and the relationships between tree and forest health. Agents and processes of decline in forest ecosystems. Coconvenes with FOR 554. Prerequisite: (FOR 413C and FOR 414C and FOR 415) or one BIO-Biology or FOR-Forestry course

FOR 465 WATERSHED RESTORATION (3)

Students will explore the effects of natural and anthropogenic activities on watershed conditions and learn various approaches of restoring, or handling any adverse effects of such disturbances on watershed ecosystems. Letter grade only. Instructor's consent required.

FOR 479 ECOSYSTEM ECOLOGY (3)

Principles of ecosystem ecology, including the factors controlling ecosystem structure, productivity, nutrient cycling, and energy balance-with examples from the Colorado Plateau and emphasis on global environmental change. Crosslisted as BIO 479. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: (BIO 181 and BIO 182 and BIO 326) or (FOR 313 and FOR 314 and FOR 315 and FOR 316)

FOR 485 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6)

Individualized original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Department consent required.

FOR 493 NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS (3)

Application of economic theories to explore the current issues in natural resource management. Emphasis is on developing one's own point of view in applying economic principles to natural resource management. Prerequisite: ECO 284 or ECO 284H

FOR 497 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-6)

Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Pass-fail only. Department consent required.

FOR 498 SENIOR SEMINAR (1-3)

Integrates theory and practice, with emphasis on historical, contemporary, and future issues.

FOR 499 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS (1-3)

Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Letter grade only.