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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An historical survey and critical examination of major African American writers from Colonial period to the present, emphasizing oral and literary traditions and cultural contexts.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to many forms of creative writing, including the short story, the poem, and the one-act play. The student is encouraged to attempt original work in these and other forms.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course is designed to facilitate the student's individual reading and research in the field of English. The student may choose to concentrate on one particular genre, author, period, or topic. Extensive reading will be required, with periodic discussions, and examinations, oral and written, and/or performances during the semester. May be repeated for credit. Instructor consent required to take this course.
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2.00 Credits
Includes the study of the historical development of forestry and forest policy in the United States and its relation to the welfare of the people and the national economy. Private and public forestland management and an introduction to the several fields of forestry will be examined.
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1.00 Credits
This course will teach the skills needed by the urban tree care professional in order to efficiently and safely work within the tree canopies of the urban forest. Professional arborist from the tree care industry will teach specific equipment use, techniques and skills beyond those expected of entry-level employees. Instructor consent required to take this course.
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2.00 Credits
One of the most useful technologies in the field of forestry today is the Geographic Information System (GIS). In this course, students will learn how to use ArcGIS software for forestry. The course will include practical applications of GIS for natural resources such as property mapping, geoprocessing, spatial analysis, and more. Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to analyze spatial data and create visually appealing map documents for use in natural resource management. The course will begin with a brief overview of the use of Microsoft Office Suite and its applications in forestry and GIS.
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3.00 Credits
Lecture and field problems in established procedure of measuring angles, directions and distances to locate and designate property lines, boundaries and elevation differences. Traversing methods, map drafting, computation of land areas and using mapping grade Global Positioning System receivers to collect quality data and make professional maps will be covered.
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3.00 Credits
The basics of measuring forest products, grading and scaling techniques, log rules and volume tables; the measurement of the diameter, height, and volume of individual trees and stands. Estimating or "cruising" timber volumes, with emphasis on reliable and consistent field practices.
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3.00 Credits
Wood properties and products will be examined extensively, including wood identification and mechanical and physical properties of wood. Products that are made from wood will be studied from the standing tree, through the various manufacturing processes, to the finished product. Various wood utilization facilities will be visited.
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2.00 Credits
This course is an extension of the basic Forest Measurements course. It includes statistical determination of cruising accuracy and the use of aerial photos for forestry purposes. The aerial photos portion will include stereoscopic viewing, identification of natural and man-made features, type mapping, area determination, boundary location, estimates of timber volume, and the use of aerial photos for planning purposes. Collection and analysis of data from a forest will take place in this course and will be used as a component of the management plan preparation for Forest Management (FOR 226). A complete statistical analysis will be completed using these data.
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