Course Info: NS-0218
| Course | NS-0218 Forest Ecology |
| Long Title | Forest Ecology for Management |
| Term | 2017F |
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Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | Cole Science CenterüCole Science Center 110ü110 on TüF from 2:00-3:20ü1:00-5:00 |
| Faculty | Robin Sears |
| Capacity | 11 |
| Available | -1 |
| Waitlist | 0 |
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| Cumulative Skill(s) | Independent Work Quantitative Skills |
| Additional Info | In this course students are generally expected to spend at least 6 to 8 hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time, and to spend up to 4 hours in the field during labs. |
| Description | How does the structure and composition of forests shift over time and across events, and how does this affect forest function? In this largely field-based course, we constructed an understanding of the core concepts of forest ecology, considered a diversity of forest management goals, and conducted research for management applications. In the field, students practiced an array of methods to address research questions in local forested landscapes. Plant identification was a featured component of this course. Student learning was assessed based on demonstration of the application of ecological knowledge to management challenges through engagement in the classroom and field activities and completion of a forest research project. |