Forestry Capstone Project

Course Code:

FOR 462

Course Group(s):

Capstone Courses, Degree Applicable

Course Description:

The Forestry Capstone Project is designed to be a culminating endeavor based upon student course work, reading, interests and experience. Through the application of principles, theories and methods learned, students analyze, synthesize and evaluate information. The project provides a representative sample of student work that may be used to assess student learning. Individually, students will work to complete an applied research project developed during the Forestry Capstone Planning Seminar. Examples of projects include: forest stewardship plans, ecological research studies, and timber harvest plans with implementation. Students will work alone under the supervision of a mentor toward the established standards for successful completion of the Forestry Capstone Project. Students are required to prepare a substantial written report demonstrating the students? project focus as well as the integration of their work. Students are also required to prepare an oral presentation (1 hour lecture plus significant outside of class work). Prerequisites: FOR 461: Forestry Capstone Project Planning Seminar and Senior standing. This course satisfies the Capstone requirement.

Credit:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: FOR 461 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 1.00