Botany Minor

Short Title : ENV 473

Course Code : ENV 473

Course Description : We will study and discuss the ecology and management of wetland ecosystems. Among the topics we will cover are, the history of wetlands in North America, wetland hydrology, physiological adaptations of wetland plants, biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling in wetlands, wetland delineation and classification, wetland restoration and mitigation, the function of wetlands in water treatment, and wetland function in the context of the landscape. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.

Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00

• Credit : 3

Short Title : ENV 473

Course Code : ENV 473

Course Description :

Students will gain the basic knowledge and skills needed to evaluate wetland ecosystem processes as governed by the interactions of hydrology, soils, vegetation, biogeochemistry, and nutrient cycling. Students will apply this knowledge to wetland delineation procedures used in wetland protection, restoration, and mitigation. The significance and role of vegetation in wetland dynamics will be studied with a focus on physiological and morphological adaptations, models of vegetation succession, and plant classification. Classification of North American wetlands and the relevance of wetland ecosystems to functioning landscapes, watersheds, and coastal regions will be examined through case studies. 

Prerequisites :

BIO 210: General Ecology

• Credit : 3

Short Title : FOR 225

Course Code : FOR 225

Course Description : The course covers various phases of greenhouse management including the construction and function of a greenhouse. Students will learn how to propagate annuals and woody plants from seeds and cuttings. The turf study portion of the course is intended to provide the students with a working knowledge of how to install and maintain various types of turf grass. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab). Prerequisite: Enrollment in Aboriculture and Land Management Program or permission of the instructor.

Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 225 Lecture, FOR 225 Lab

• Credit : 3

Short Title : FOR 276

Course Code : FOR 276

Course Description : This course provides the opportunity to study woody plants that are used for ornamental purposes. Students will be required to identify and name the plants on the study list. Information pertaining to the uses of the plants, site requirements, and pest problems will also be covered. (1 hour lecture 4 hour lab)

Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 276 Lecture, FOR 276 Lab

• Credit : 3

Short Title : FOR 330

Course Code : FOR 330

Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of soil as a fundamental component of the earth system. The roles of soil in providing vital services to natural and human communities through climate regulation, water and nutrient cycling, as habitat for plants and animals, and by providing humans with food and fiber will be discussed. The laboratory reinforces lecture and is designed to provide students with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate soil and hydrologic data. Through this course students will develop a fundamental understanding of soils and hydrology and the role that soil plays in sustainable management of natural resources. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forestry Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, LAS.

Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00

Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 330 Lecture, FOR 330 Lab

• Credit : 4

Short Title : FOR 360

Course Code : FOR 360

Course Description :

This course is designed to introduce students to the variety of roles that fires play in the function of ecosystems around the U.S. and world, and how human actions modify those roles, ?for better or for worse.? Fire ecology is a multi-facetted, regionally- and contextually- variable topic, and fire management is a complex and evolving field. The focus of this class is on fires? ecological effects, but the course is also designed to integrate fire behavior and flame and smoke management topics covered in the National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-130 and S-190 courses to be taken concurrently, part of nationally-recognized wildland firefighter training certification (?red card?). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I

Prerequisites :

Prereq: (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)

• Credit : 3

Short Title : ENV 473

Course Code : ENV 473

Course Description : We will study and discuss the ecology and management of wetland ecosystems. Among the topics we will cover are, the history of wetlands in North America, wetland hydrology, physiological adaptations of wetland plants, biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling in wetlands, wetland delineation and classification, wetland restoration and mitigation, the function of wetlands in water treatment, and wetland function in the context of the landscape. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.

Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00

• Credit : 3

Short Title : ENV 473

Course Code : ENV 473

Course Description :

Students will gain the basic knowledge and skills needed to evaluate wetland ecosystem processes as governed by the interactions of hydrology, soils, vegetation, biogeochemistry, and nutrient cycling. Students will apply this knowledge to wetland delineation procedures used in wetland protection, restoration, and mitigation. The significance and role of vegetation in wetland dynamics will be studied with a focus on physiological and morphological adaptations, models of vegetation succession, and plant classification. Classification of North American wetlands and the relevance of wetland ecosystems to functioning landscapes, watersheds, and coastal regions will be examined through case studies. 

Prerequisites :

BIO 210: General Ecology

• Credit : 3

Short Title : FOR 225

Course Code : FOR 225

Course Description : The course covers various phases of greenhouse management including the construction and function of a greenhouse. Students will learn how to propagate annuals and woody plants from seeds and cuttings. The turf study portion of the course is intended to provide the students with a working knowledge of how to install and maintain various types of turf grass. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab). Prerequisite: Enrollment in Aboriculture and Land Management Program or permission of the instructor.

Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 225 Lecture, FOR 225 Lab

• Credit : 3

Short Title : FOR 276

Course Code : FOR 276

Course Description : This course provides the opportunity to study woody plants that are used for ornamental purposes. Students will be required to identify and name the plants on the study list. Information pertaining to the uses of the plants, site requirements, and pest problems will also be covered. (1 hour lecture 4 hour lab)

Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 276 Lecture, FOR 276 Lab

• Credit : 3

Short Title : FOR 330

Course Code : FOR 330

Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of soil as a fundamental component of the earth system. The roles of soil in providing vital services to natural and human communities through climate regulation, water and nutrient cycling, as habitat for plants and animals, and by providing humans with food and fiber will be discussed. The laboratory reinforces lecture and is designed to provide students with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate soil and hydrologic data. Through this course students will develop a fundamental understanding of soils and hydrology and the role that soil plays in sustainable management of natural resources. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forestry Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, LAS.

Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00

Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 330 Lecture, FOR 330 Lab

• Credit : 4

Short Title : FOR 360

Course Code : FOR 360

Course Description :

This course is designed to introduce students to the variety of roles that fires play in the function of ecosystems around the U.S. and world, and how human actions modify those roles, ?for better or for worse.? Fire ecology is a multi-facetted, regionally- and contextually- variable topic, and fire management is a complex and evolving field. The focus of this class is on fires? ecological effects, but the course is also designed to integrate fire behavior and flame and smoke management topics covered in the National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-130 and S-190 courses to be taken concurrently, part of nationally-recognized wildland firefighter training certification (?red card?). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I

Prerequisites :

Prereq: (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)

• Credit : 3