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Curriculum in Forestry
| Cr. |
Degree Requirements* |
| 12.5 |
Interpersonal and public communication skills |
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Engl 104, 105; 314, or 302 or 309; Lib 160; Sp Cm 212 |
| 21 |
Mathematical, physical, and life sciences |
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Math 140, 150; Stat 101; Chem 163,163L; Biol 211, 211L; Agron 154 |
| 15 |
Humanities, ethics, and social science |
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3 cr. in humanities; 3 cr. in ethics from approved list; Soc 130 or 134 and 3 cr. in U.S. diversity and 3 cr. in international perspectives |
| 28 |
Forestry courses |
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For 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 302, 451, 454; NREM 104, 110, 120, 211 |
| 120.5 |
Total credits |
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Students majoring in forestry are required to choose one of the following options at the end of their sophomore year: forest ecosystem management; sustainable material science and technology; urban and community forestry; natural resource conservation and restoration; or interpretation of natural resources.
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Options
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| Cr. |
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| 39 |
Sustainable Materials Science and Technology |
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Chem 231, 231L, Econ 101, For 280, 480, 481, 483, 485, 486, 487; Math 151; Mkt 340, Stat 401 |
| 35 |
Forest ecosystem management |
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Biol 212, 212L, 356; For 280, 342, 452, 453, or NREM 460 or 385; Math 151 or 181; NREM 301, 345; Pl P 416 |
| 37 |
Urban and Community Forestry |
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Biol 212, 212L, 356; For 280, 452, 453 or NREM 385 or 460, 475, 476; Hort 342 or 344; Math 151 or 181; Pl P 416; Soc 310 or 382, C R P 253 |
| 45 |
Natural Resource Conservation and Restoration |
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A Ecl 312; Biol 212, 212L, 304, 356; For 452, and 453 or NREM 460 or NREM 385; Math 151 or 181; NREM 301, 330, 390, 407; 6 credits from approved directed electives list (see department for list) |
| 34 |
Interpretation of Natural Resources |
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A Ecl 365, Biol 212, 212L, 366, Ent 370, NREM 303, 330, 430; For 452, 453 or NREM 460 or 385; 3 courses A Ecl 361, 362, 363, 364; one course from Agron 154, 207, Astro 120, Geol 100, 101, 108; select remaining credits to complete 34 credits from approved departmental list. |
| 6.5-17.5 |
Free electives |
| 128 |
Total credits |
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Typical Program for the First Year
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| Cr. |
Fall |
| 3 |
First-Year Composition I: Engl 104 |
| R |
Orientation in Natural Resource Ecology and Management: NREM 110 |
| 3 |
Fundamentals of Algebra: Math 140 |
| 3 |
Principles of Biology I: Biol 211 |
| 1 |
Principles of Biology Laboratory I: Biol 211L |
| 3 |
Introduction to Renewable Resources: NREM 120 |
| 1 |
Careers in Natural Resources: NREM 211 |
| 14 |
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| Cr. |
Spring |
| 3 |
Foundations of Soil Science: Agron 154 |
| 0.5 |
Library : Lib 160 |
| 3 |
First-Year Composition II: Engl 105 |
| 4 |
General Chemistry I: Chem 163 |
| 1 |
General Chemistry Lab I: Chem 163L |
| 4 |
Wood Anatomy and Properties: For 280 or U.S. Diversity/International Perspectives |
| 14.5 or 15.5 |
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