PWS 419
Forest Management and Ecology
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Managing forests, emphasizing ecosystem managment.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Note
Field trips required.
Title
Forest Structure
Learning Outcome
4. Be able to quantify forest structure and production
Title
Tree Species
Learning Outcome
7. Identify 75 tree species located in Utah and on BYU campus.
Title
Stewardship
Learning Outcome
1. Articulate their role as stewards over forested environments.
Title
Management Decisions
Learning Outcome
3. Apply knowledge of forest structure, function, and process in making management decisions
Title
Global Forest Diversity
Learning Outcome
2. Appreciate the diversity of forests world-wide and their importance to human populations.
Title
Wildlife Habitat
Learning Outcome
6. Relate forests to wildlife habitat
Title
Pest and Disease Control
Learning Outcome
5. Recognize forest pests and diseases and know appropriate control techniques.
