The course has four main parts: (1) background information on forests and forest studies; (2) case studies of local forests; (3) discussion and analysis of current topics including endangered and threatened species, fires, global change, and logging; and (4) observations on and recognition of selected forest organisms. The lecture-discussion format is accompanied by photographs. The laboratory includes field trips to local forests. The weekend field trip to forests of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia is TBA September. Limited to 12 students.
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
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