Ryan DeSantis

Independent research planned, conducted and reported in consultation with a major professor. Previously offered as RLEM 5000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, max 12 (Thesis) 4 (Report).

One-week summer presession field experience at an off-campus site. Field study in the dynamics of forest ecosystems and related components including trees, soils, water, fauna, and associated flora as they relate to site productivity and the production of resource outputs, products, and services. Previously offered as NREM 3112.Prerequisite(s): NREM 2134 and PBIO 1404 and SOIL 2124.

Integrated problem solving, to apply biological, quantitative, economic, political, and administrative principles in solving forest resource management problems. Previously offered as FOR 4333.Prerequisite(s): NREM 4234.

Management and planning of timber harvesting, including products derived from wood. Harvesting techniques, safety and cost analysis. Anatomical, physical and mechanical properties of solid wood and wood products. Macroscopic and microscopic identification of wood. Manufacture of lumber and wood composites, including wood preservation to prevent deterioration. Previously offered as FOR 2002, FOR 2113 and NREM 2112.

Survey of forestry as an art, science and profession including forestry and natural resource management theory, forest distribution and ownership, history of forest resource policy development, forest protection, wildlife interactions, forest ecosystem process, current issues, and career opportunities. Previously offered as NREM 1114. Additional flat fee of $24.00 applies.

Ecological, historical, social and policy basis for recreational use and management of natural resources, including an analysis of planning, management, and administrative frameworks for providing a diversity of recreational opportunities, benefits, and resource values. Previously offered as NREM 4353 and FOR 4553. May not be used for degree credit with NREM 5853.

Ecological, historical, social and policy basis for recreational use and management of natural resources, including an analysis of planning, management, and administrative frameworks for providing a diversity of recreational opportunities, benefits, and resource values. May not be used for degree credit with NREM 4053.

Independent research planned, conducted and reported in consultation with a major professor. Previously offered as RLEM 5000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, max 12 (Thesis) 4 (Report).

One-week summer presession field experience at an off-campus site. Field study in the dynamics of forest ecosystems and related components including trees, soils, water, fauna, and associated flora as they relate to site productivity and the production of resource outputs, products, and services. Previously offered as NREM 3112.Prerequisite(s): NREM 2134 and PBIO 1404 and SOIL 2124.

Integrated problem solving, to apply biological, quantitative, economic, political, and administrative principles in solving forest resource management problems. Previously offered as FOR 4333.Prerequisite(s): NREM 4234.

Independent research planned, conducted and reported in consultation with a major professor. Previously offered as RLEM 5000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, max 12 (Thesis) 4 (Report).

Advanced study on special topics in forestry.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.

Management and planning of timber harvesting, including products derived from wood. Harvesting techniques, safety and cost analysis. Anatomical, physical and mechanical properties of solid wood and wood products. Macroscopic and microscopic identification of wood. Manufacture of lumber and wood composites, including wood preservation to prevent deterioration. Previously offered as FOR 2002, FOR 2113 and NREM 2112.

Survey of forestry as an art, science and profession including forestry and natural resource management theory, forest distribution and ownership, history of forest resource policy development, forest protection, wildlife interactions, forest ecosystem process, current issues, and career opportunities. Previously offered as NREM 1114. Additional flat fee of $24.00 applies.

The response of trees and forest ecosystems to biotic and abiotic factors. Understanding of life history traits, tree structure, and genetics as they relate to the establishment, growth, and regeneration of species. Application of physiological and ecological principles in predicting the effects of resource availability, site quality, and competition on tree growth, forest growth, and community interactions. Previously offered as NREM 4213 and FOR 4563.Prerequisite(s): PBIO 1404.

Special problems in areas of natural resource ecology and management other than those covered in the student's thesis research. Previously offered as FOR 5030.Offered for variable credit, 1-9 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.

Independent research planned, conducted and reported in consultation with a major professor. Previously offered as RLEM 5000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, max 12 (Thesis) 4 (Report).

Integrated problem solving, to apply biological, quantitative, economic, political, and administrative principles in solving forest resource management problems. Previously offered as FOR 4333.Prerequisite(s): NREM 4234.

Management and planning of timber harvesting, including products derived from wood. Harvesting techniques, safety and cost analysis. Anatomical, physical and mechanical properties of solid wood and wood products. Macroscopic and microscopic identification of wood. Manufacture of lumber and wood composites, including wood preservation to prevent deterioration. Previously offered as FOR 2002, FOR 2113 and NREM 2112.

Survey of forestry as an art, science and profession including forestry and natural resource management theory, forest distribution and ownership, history of forest resource policy development, forest protection, wildlife interactions, forest ecosystem process, current issues, and career opportunities. Previously offered as NREM 1114. Additional flat fee of $24.00 applies.

Ecological, historical, social and policy basis for recreational use and management of natural resources, including an analysis of planning, management, and administrative frameworks for providing a diversity of recreational opportunities, benefits, and resource values. Previously offered as NREM 4353 and FOR 4553. May not be used for degree credit with NREM 5853.

Ecological, historical, social and policy basis for recreational use and management of natural resources, including an analysis of planning, management, and administrative frameworks for providing a diversity of recreational opportunities, benefits, and resource values. May not be used for degree credit with NREM 4053.

Independent research planned, conducted and reported in consultation with a major professor. Previously offered as RLEM 5000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, max 12 (Thesis) 4 (Report).

Integrated problem solving, to apply biological, quantitative, economic, political, and administrative principles in solving forest resource management problems. Previously offered as FOR 4333.Prerequisite(s): NREM 4234.

Anatomical, physical and mechanical properties of solid wood and wood products. Macroscopic and microscopic identification of wood. Principles of manufacture of lumber, plywood and wood composites. Biological deterioration of wood and main wood preservation techniques. One weekend field trip required. Previously offered as NREM 1214.