Spring 2020
ESPM 183 001 - LEC 001
Forest Ecosystem Management and Planning
J Keith Gilless, Matthew Potts
Class #:26395
Units:4
Offered through
Environmental Science, Policy, and Management
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
0
Enrolled:
Waitlisted:
Capacity:
Waitlist Max:
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials, 6 hours of outside work hours, and 3 hours of instructional experiences requiring special laboratory equipment and facilities.
Final Exam
FRI, MAY 15TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Internet/Online
Other classes by J Keith Gilless
+ 1 Independent Study
Other classes by Matthew Potts
+ 1 Independent Study
Course Catalog Description
Introduces students to concepts and quantitative tools needed for the sustainable management and planning of multi-use forest ecosystems. Topics covered include: forest regulation; estimation of ecological, economic, and social values; construction of dynamic forest models; methods for optimal decision-making; development of forest management plans; and ethics of natural resource management. Application to current issues in temperate and tropical forest management are discussed. Quantitative, analytical, and communication skills are emphasized. Oral presentation required.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats