PWS 220
Trees
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Understand fundamental concepts dealing with the ecology, biology and care of trees, including how they affect the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of individuals.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
PWS 100, PWS 282
Title
Biology, ecology, and culture of trees
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to understand fundamental concepts dealing with the ecology, biology, and culture of trees
Title
Increased appreciation of trees and their value to nature and society
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to become more deeply interested in trees and the value they provide to nature and society
Title
Communication and quantitative skills related to subject matter
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to improve in their communication and quantitative skills related to the subject matter
Title
Awareness of landscapes as semi-managed ecosystems
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to increase their awareness of landscapes as semi-managed ecosystems in which tree-care specialists play a vital role
Title
Career options in tree care
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to gain exposure to career options in tree care and with the basic features of a tree-care business
Title
Pruning skills
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to develop competence in pruning techniques
Title
Tree-planting skills
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to learn how to properly plant trees
Title
Spiritual appreciation of trees as creations of God
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to develop a spiritual appreciation of trees as creations of God and the role they have played in the lives of believers in the primitive and restored Church
