2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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<strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong><br />
Course Descriptions<br />
FOR 2243 Recre<strong>at</strong>ion and Human Dimensions in<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: PSY 1013 or SOC 2213<br />
NOTE: Same as WL F 2243<br />
NOTE: Two weekend field trips required.<br />
Found<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> recre<strong>at</strong>ion and other human dimensions<br />
in n<strong>at</strong>ural resources, including history, current p<strong>at</strong>terns,<br />
and future trends; fundamentals <strong>of</strong> recre<strong>at</strong>ion planning<br />
and programming; educ<strong>at</strong>ional programs, and influences<br />
<strong>of</strong> humans on forested ecosystems, and vice versa.<br />
FOR 2264 Forest Soils<br />
4 credits: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Prerequisites: CHEM 1023 and CHEM 1031, or<br />
CHEM 1103 and CHEM 1121<br />
Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> soil science with applic<strong>at</strong>ion to forestry.<br />
Origin, development, and properties <strong>of</strong> soils. Identific<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
and classific<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> soils with emphasis on productivity.<br />
FOR 2273 Forest Mensur<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 1033 or MATH 1175<br />
Corequisite: FOR 2071<br />
Description <strong>of</strong> tree, log, and stand-level components <strong>of</strong><br />
forests and forest products; log rules and scaling<br />
practices; surveying and land description; introduction to<br />
summary st<strong>at</strong>istics.<br />
FOR 2291 Dendrology Labor<strong>at</strong>ory II<br />
1 credit: 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Prerequisite: FOR 2231<br />
Note: A one- or two-day field trip is required.<br />
Species n<strong>at</strong>ive to <strong>Arkansas</strong> and southern forests with<br />
emphasis on twig, fruit and winter/spring identific<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Limited exposure to exotic species <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ional interest and<br />
occurring in <strong>Monticello</strong>. Special field trips to view some <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Arkansas</strong>’ thre<strong>at</strong>ened and endangered plant species.<br />
FOR 2304 Forest Inventory<br />
4 credits: 4 weeks during Summer Camp<br />
Prerequisites: FOR 2071, FOR 2273, FOR 2291<br />
Applic<strong>at</strong>ion and field practice <strong>of</strong> forest inventory<br />
techniques. Estim<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> timber and non-timber forest<br />
resource <strong>at</strong>tributes through prevailing inventory methods<br />
and st<strong>at</strong>istics.<br />
FOR 3334 Contemporary Forest Resource Issues<br />
4 credits: 4 weeks during Summer Camp<br />
NOTE: Same as WL F 3334<br />
Prerequisite: Junior standing<br />
Introduction to major resource issues, emphasizing field<br />
present<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> timber and non-timber forest resource<br />
management themes in both pine and hardwood<br />
ecosystems.<br />
FOR 3434 Silviculture<br />
4 credits: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Prerequisites: FOR 2071, FOR 2273, FOR 2291; FOR<br />
3513 or BIOL 3484<br />
Applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> ecological principles in controlling forest<br />
establishment, composition, and growth. Detailed study<br />
<strong>of</strong> individual cultural tre<strong>at</strong>ments th<strong>at</strong> maintain and<br />
enhance productivity <strong>of</strong> forest stands, and <strong>of</strong> regener<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
methods whereby forest stands are harvested and<br />
renewed.<br />
FOR 3513 Forest Ecology<br />
3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Prerequisites: FOR 2264, Junior standing<br />
Introduction to the role <strong>of</strong> ecology and ecological<br />
concepts in forest management; emphasizing ecosystems,<br />
energy and nutrient cycling, abiotic/biotic influences on<br />
ecosystem development, and landscape ecology.<br />
FOR 3523 Tree Ecophysiology and Herbicides<br />
3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Prerequisites: BIOL 1143 and BIOL 1171<br />
Aspects <strong>of</strong> tree growth, development, and physiological<br />
processes as affected by the environment. Herbicide<br />
nomencl<strong>at</strong>ure, classific<strong>at</strong>ion, applic<strong>at</strong>ion and degrad<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
and how they affect plant physiological processes.<br />
FOR 358V N<strong>at</strong>ural History<br />
Variable credit<br />
Prerequisite: 3 hours biology or 3 hours earth science<br />
NOTE: May be taken for a maximum <strong>of</strong> 3 hours credit.<br />
Same as BIOL 358V, ESCI 358V, and WL F 358V.<br />
A field course in geology and biology <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ural<br />
ecosystems, consisting <strong>of</strong> travel, study, and/or research in<br />
unique n<strong>at</strong>ural areas <strong>of</strong> North America.<br />
FOR 3592 Forest Hydrology<br />
2 credits: 1 hour lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Prerequisite: FOR 2071, FOR 2273; FOR 2264 or<br />
AGRO 2244<br />
NOTE: One weekend field trip is required.<br />
Basic processes and measurements <strong>of</strong> w<strong>at</strong>er distribution<br />
and movement in forests with emphasis on forest<br />
management effect on w<strong>at</strong>er quantity, quality, and w<strong>at</strong>errel<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
resources.<br />
FOR 3804 Forest Oper<strong>at</strong>ions and Fire<br />
4 credits: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 1043 or MATH 1175; and Junior<br />
standing<br />
Principles <strong>of</strong> harvesting and other forestry oper<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
Quantit<strong>at</strong>ive approach to production and cost analysis.<br />
Role <strong>of</strong> fire in forest management, fire behavior,<br />
prescribed burning and smoke management, and wildfire<br />
suppression str<strong>at</strong>egies and methods.