2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

FOR 3513 Forest Ecology3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratoryOffered: FallPrerequisites: FOR 2264, Junior standingIntroduction to the role of ecology and ecologicalconcepts in forest management; emphasizingecosystems, energy and nutrient cycling, abiotic/bioticinfluences on ecosystem development, and forestproductivity.FOR 3523 Tree Ecophysiology and Herbicides3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratoryOffered: FallPrerequisites: BIOL 1143 and BIOL 1171Aspects of tree growth, development, and physiologicalprocesses as affected by the environment. Herbicidenomenclature, classification, application anddegradation, and how they affect plant physiologicalprocesses.FOR 358V Natural HistoryVariable creditOffered: On demandPrerequisite: 3 hours biology or 3 hours earth scienceNOTE: May be taken for a maximum of 3 hours credit.Same as BIOL 358V, ESCI 358V, and WL F 358V.A field course in geology and biology of naturalecosystems, consisting of travel, study, and/or researchin unique natural areas of North America.FOR 3592 Forest Hydrology2 credits: 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratoryOffered: SpringPrerequisites: FOR 2071, FOR 2273; FOR 2264 or AGRO2244NOTE: One weekend field trip is required.Basic processes and measurements of water distributionand movement in forests with emphasis on forestmanagement effect on water quantity, quality, andwater-related resources.FOR 378V Undergraduate ResearchVariable CreditOffered: On demandPrerequisites: Research proposal approved by the Deanand the InstructorNOTE: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of creditLiterature search and laboratory or field work onindividual research projects. Written and oral reportsrequired. Requirements are documented in theUndergraduate Education Handbook.FOR 3804 Forest Operations and Fire4 credits: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratoryOffered: FallPrerequisites: MATH 1043 or MATH 1175; and JuniorstandingPrinciples of harvesting and other forestry operations.Quantitative approach to production and cost analysis.Role of fire in forest management, fire behavior,prescribed burning and smoke management, andwildfire suppression strategies and methods.FOR 4003 Natural Resource Policy3 credits: 3 hours lectureOffered: FallPrerequisite: Senior standingNOTE: Same as WL F 4003History and present status of natural resource-relatedpolicy in the U.S. Evolution of public and professionalattitudes toward natural resources, major laws affectingmanagement of public and private lands, policy-makingprocesses, and professional ethics. Study of major policyissues affecting renewable natural resources andprocedures for responding to those issues in managementdecision-making. Topics include individual and groupinvolvement in natural resource planning, environmentalissues, and regulation of forestry practices.FOR 410V Forest EnterpriseVariable Credit: 1 to 3 hours of lectureOffered: SpringPrerequisites: Junior standing in Forestry, SIS, orWildlife Management, or consent of the instructorEmphasizes support provided to forest resourcemanagement on private non-industrial lands. Providesincreased understanding of non-industrial private forests(NIPF), landowners, and agencies working on NIPFmanagement issues. The course is reading and discussionintensive. Guest speakers will present their perspectivesthroughout the semester. Students may register for onehour (Consulting Forestry), two hours (ConsultingForestry + Government Agencies) or three hours(Consulting Forestry + Government Agencies + NongovernmentAgencies).FOR 4113 Regional Silviculture3 credits: 3 hours lectureOffered: On demandPrerequisite: FOR 3434Ecology and silviculture of various forest cover typesthroughout the United States.FOR 4362 Wood Structure and Forest Products2 credits: 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratoryOffered: SpringPrerequisite: FOR 3434Structure and properties (physical and mechanical) ofwood; identification and uses of different species; forestproducts from wood, primary and secondaryprocessing as well as residue utilization.FOR 4673 Forest Resource Economics3 credits: 3 hours lectureOffered: FallPrerequisites: MATH 1073, ECON 2213 or AGEC 2273,FOR 2022, GB 3713Applications of economic principles to the specialcharacteristics of forestry and wood products production,an economic analysis of forest resources and forestindustry, economics of timber and non-timber resources,timber supply and harvest scheduling, principles ofeconomic efficiency, joint production, derived demand andcapital theory. Social and opportunity costs of alternativeforest uses are discussed.184Course Descriptions