WS M508 - Wildland Fire Management

Institution:

University of Arizona

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Description:

Description: Principles of fire behavior in forest, range and other vegetation types; interrelationships of fuels, weather, and topography; pyrolysis and combustion processes; effects of fire; fuels inventory; prevention, detection, and control techniques; fire danger rating and fire behavior modeling. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper on a specific fire issue or problem in the student's professional discipline area. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. May be convened with: WS M 408. Usually offered: Fall.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arizona.edu

Phone Number:

(520) 621-2211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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