May 05, 2024  
Spring 2021 Catalog 
    
Spring 2021 Catalog FINAL VERSION - Closed for Revisions

Course Descriptions



 

 

First Year Seminar

  
  • FYS 102 - First Year Seminar


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic.

    General Education Designation(s):

    GEP: FYS, GA



    3 cr.

  
  • FYS 103 - First Year Seminar


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic.

    General Education Designation(s):

    GEP: FYS, USD



    3 cr.

  
  • FYS 104 - First Year Seminar


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic.

    General Education Designation(s):

    GEP: FYS, ER



    3 cr.

  
  • FYS 105 - First Year Seminar


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic.

    General Education Designation(s):

    GEP: FYS, XL



    3 cr.

  
  • FYS 392 - Peer Mentoring in the First Year Seminar


    Description:
    Peer mentor provides small group course assistance to instructor in reading, academic literacies, study skill development and organization of outside classroom activities. Can be repeated for up to 6 credits.

    Prerequisites:
    Successful completion of any FYS

    General Education Designation(s):

    GEP: XL



    1 cr. pass/fail.


Food and Nutrition

  
  • FN 101 - Introduction to the Professions of Dietetics and Nutrition


    Description:
    Introduction to the fields of nutrition, dietetics, and food service administration. Educational requirements and role of the nutrition educator and dietitian in varied settings.

    1 cr. pass/fail

  
  • FN 103 - Healthy Weight Management


    Description:
    Look at weight management from a nondiet, nongimmick, and lifestyle improvement approach, including Prochaska’s stages of change, paradigm shifts, cultural bias, nutrition, fitness, and body image.

    2 cr.

  
  • FN 105 - Food and Well-being


    Description:
    Explore the 7 dimensions of wellness within the context of food. Assess your current state of wellness and how your diet is influenced by social, spiritual, environmental, emotional, career/economic, health, and intellectual factors. Design and implement a personal diet plan that aligns with your values, priorities, and goals.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GE: WLN

    1 cr.

  
  • FN 151 - Contemporary Nutrition


    Description:
    Apply nutrition principles to contemporary problems in food choices and health.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: WLN

    2 cr.

  
  • FN 206 - Introductory Foods


    Description:
    Introduction to basic physical and chemical properties of foods; interaction and reaction of food in food preparation procedures; evaluate prepared products. 2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 248 - Health Management


    Description:
    Contemporary management theories, principles, and practices as applied in various health professions (hospitals, corporate wellness, community outreach agencies, etc.). 2 hrs lec per wk.

    2 cr.

  
  • FN 253 - Introduction to Nutrition and Nutrient Metabolism


    Description:
    Basics for and use of nutrient recommendations and dietary guidelines; digestion, metabolism, use and interrelationships of foods and nutrients.

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 346 - Advanced Foods


    Description:
    Investigate interplay between food composition, chemical and physical interactions in food preparation. Develop techniques for quantity food production with consideration of sustainable practices. Introduce menu planning variables and demonstrate menu planning for various populations.

    Prerequisites:
    Non-SFN Majors: FN 206  and either CHEM 106  or CHEM 117 ; SFN Majors: FN 206  and CHEM 101  

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 347 - Introduction to Food Service


    Description:
    Basic principles of food service management as applied to commercial and noncommercial food service organizations. Impact of current social, economic, technological and political factors on food service operations. Foodservice facility design.

    Prerequisites:
    FN 346  (or concurrent registration)

    4 cr.

  
  • FN 357 - Ecology of Foods


    Description:
    Introduction to ecology of food and food systems. Sociocultural, political and economic influence on food choices and their environmental consequences. Overview of alterations in human diet caused by global environmental changes including climate, toxic pollution, degradation of terrestrial and marine environments, loss of species and biodiversity. Role of rapidly growing human populations, their food choices and patterns of resource use. Policies for regulation, strategies for prevention, control of problems.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: ER

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 373 - Nutrition Through the Life Span


    Description:
    Nutritional requirements, challenges, community nutrition programs, and eating patterns throughout the life span.

    Prerequisites:
    Both FN 206  and FN 253  

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 393 - Educational Techniques and Research in Food and Nutrition


    Description:
    Introduction to foundational research knowledge and skills. Learn and demonstrate theory-based program planning for group presentations, emphasizing effective communication in different delivery systems. 1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.

    Prerequisites:
    All of the following: FN 253 , FN 373  (or concurrent registration), COMM 101  

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 395 - Field Experience


    Description:
    Supervised program at a cooperating business site. May repeat for 9 cr max. 1 hr seminar per wk for 1 cr, plus a minimum of 40 hrs arranged at the business site for each addl cr.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    3 or 4 cr.

  
  • FN 397 - Field Work


    Description:
    Supervised training work program in a cooperating off-campus establishment; work experience and supervision followed by an evaluation of individual progress. Available for graduate credit as FN 597 .

    1-8 cr.

  
  • FN 399 - Special Work


    Description:
    Upperclass dietetics majors may arrange for independent study with consent of the associate dean.

    1-4 cr.

  
  • FN 400 - Professional Issues in Dietetics


    Description:
    Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) prepares you for dietetic internship to apply principles and theories to nutrition care of individuals and groups and develop skills for life-long professional learning.

    Prerequisites:
    FN 438  (or concurrent registration)

    2 cr.

  
  • FN 438 - Food and Nutrition Capstone


    Description:
    Theoretical and applied aspects of research design, data analysis, and interpretation. Student teams conduct, analyze, and present an applied research project in food and nutrition. Poster presentation of research to public expected. 2 hrs lec.

    Prerequisites:
    Either FN 347  or SFN major; FN 393 ; and either MATH 255  or PSYC 300  

    2 cr.

  
  • FN 448 - Food Service Management


    Description:
    Application of basic management of systems required of food service directors or managers of commercial and onsite foodservices. Applied concepts in quantity food productions, human resource and material management, financial resource controls and sustainability considerations. 2 hrs lec. Available for graduate credit as FN 648 .

    Prerequisites:
    FN 347  

    2 cr.

  
  • FN 449 - Practicum in Food Service Management


    Description:
    Demonstrate skills in quantity food production, food safety, sanitation (HACCP), recipe standardization, nutritional analysis, financial controls, inventory management, time and temperature relationships, food delivery, and promotions from a management perspective. May be repeated. 6 hrs per wk

    Prerequisites:
    FN 347  

    2 cr.

  
  • FN 450 - Sports Nutrition for Fitness and Athletic Performance


    Description:
    Apply fundamental nutrition and exercise physiology concepts to understand how diet and exercise intersect with health and performance. For the athlete to maximize performance and for the general consumer interested in overall fitness, health and wellbeing. Available for graduate credit as FN 650 .

    Prerequisites:
    Both FN 253  and HPW 312  

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 452 - Food Service Sanitation


    Description:
    Sanitation and safety in food preparation, service, storage, and handling. Prevention of microbial problems involving personnel, equipment, and total food service operation.

    1 cr.

  
  • FN 454 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I


    Description:
    Study the nutrition care process including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation. Current counseling theories; interviewing and counseling techniques for use with various nutrition-related diagnoses. 2 hrs lec per wk. Available for graduate credit as FN 654 .

    Prerequisites:
    Both FN 373  and FN 457  (or concurrent registration)

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 455 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II


    Description:
    Alterations in nutritional requirements and metabolism that accompany disease states; application of nutrition care process to nutrition-related diseases. Available for graduate credit as FN 655 .

    Prerequisites:
    Both FN 454  and FN 457  

    4 cr.

  
  • FN 456 - Advanced Community Nutrition and Food Systems


    Description:
    Apply food and nutrition concepts in public health setting; disease prevention and health promotion; analyze related programs and legislation with food and nutrition components; program planning strategies. Available for graduate credit as FN 656 .

    Prerequisites:
    Both FN 373  and FN 357  

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    4 cr.

  
  • FN 457 - Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism


    Description:
    Integrated study of human nutrient physiology and metabolism. Biochemical and physiologic basis for role of nutrition in health and disease; nutritional implications of metabolic disorders. Available for graduate credit as FN 657 .

    Prerequisites:
    Both CHEM 260  (must pass with a C- or better) and BIOL 385  

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 462 - Applied Scientific Research


    Description:
    Applied basic science and epidemiological research for health professionals.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 255  

    2 cr.

  
  • FN 490 - Workshop


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate area.

    1-4 cr.

  
  • FN 597 - Field Work


    Description:
    Supervised training work program in a cooperating off-campus establishment; work experience and supervision followed by an evaluation of individual progress. Available for undergraduate credit as FN 397 .

    Prerequisites:
    Must be accepted into the SFN B.A. and M.S. (3+2) track

    1-8 crs.

  
  • FN 648 - Food Service Management


    Description:
    Application of basic management of systems required of food service directors or managers of commercial and onsite foodservices. Applied concepts in quantity food productions, human resource and material management, financial resource controls and sustainability considerations. 2 hrs lec. Available for undergraduate credit as FN 448 .

    Prerequisites:
    FN 347  

    2 cr.

  
  • FN 650 - Sports Nutrition for Fitness and Athletic Performance


    Description:
    Apply fundamental nutrition and exercise physiology concepts to understand how diet and exercise intersect with health and performance. For the athlete to maximize performance and for the general consumer interested in overall fitness, health and wellbeing. Available for undergraduate credit as FN 450 .

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 654 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I


    Description:
    Study the nutrition care process including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation. Current counseling theories; interviewing and counseling techniques for use with various nutrition-related diagnoses. 2 hrs lec per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as FN 454 .

    Prerequisites:
    Both FN 373  and FN 457  (or concurrent registration)

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 655 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II


    Description:
    Alterations in nutritional requirements and metabolism that accompany disease states; application of nutrition care process to nutrition-related diseases. Available for undergraduate credit as FN 455 .

    Prerequisites:
    Both FN 454  and FN 457  

    4 cr.

  
  • FN 656 - Advanced Community Nutrition and Food Systems


    Description:
    Apply food and nutrition concepts in public health setting; disease prevention and health promotion; analyze related programs and legislation with food and nutrition components; program planning strategies. Available for undergraduate credit as FN 456 .

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    4 cr.

  
  • FN 657 - Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism


    Description:
    Integrated study of human nutrient physiology and metabolism. Biochemical and physiologic basis for role of nutrition in health and disease; nutritional implications of metabolic disorders. Available for undergraduate credit as FN 457 .

    Prerequisites:
    Both CHEM 260  (must pass with a C- or better) and BIOL 385  

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 700 - Collaborative Leadership in Community Development


    Description:
    Examine the meaning of community, importance of community organizations in making positive changes and explore collaborative leadership competencies. May not earn credit in both COL 700  and FN 700.

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 720 - Outcome Based Program Evaluation


    Description:
    Designed to enhance the community health practitioner’s awareness of the importance of using outcome measures to guide the development and assess the effectiveness of interventions and programs. May not earn credit in both COL 720  and FN 720.

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 730 - Best Practices in Program Development


    Description:
    Overview of research and issues concerning the application and use of research-based information in the development of programming for children, youth, individuals, and families. May not earn credit in both COL 730  and FN 730.

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 751 - Recent Advances in Community Nutrition


    Description:
    Developments in public health nutrition, current epidemiologic studies, assessment techniques in populations, and changes in health care treatment methods. Lectures, reports, and discussions.

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 752 - Recent Advances in Clinical Nutrition


    Description:
    Analyze and review recent advances in clinical application of nutrition in disease prevention, treatment and management. Current primary research literature, including interaction between diet and genetics and role of complementary and alternative medical therapies. Student literature research project and presentation.

    Prerequisites:
    FN 457 /FN 657  or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 757 - Contemporary Issues


    Description:
    Course topics vary. May include sports nutrition, eating disorders, community nutrition in developing countries, supplements, women’s health issues, etc. Subtitle will designate topic.

    1-4 cr.

  
  • FN 758 - Older Adult Nutrition


    Description:
    Nutritional problems of older individuals including underlying age-related changes in physiology, nutrient absorption and use, socioeconomic and cultural changes. Apply knowledge to nutritional programs for the elderly in various community settings.

    Prerequisites:
    FN 457 /FN 657  

    Typically Offered:
    Not currently offered

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 770 - Sustainable Food Systems


    Description:
    Examination of food systems from production through consumption with consideration of sustainability practices. Local to global food systems will be considered. Current issues of social, economic, agricultural and ecological natures within the food system will be discussed.

    3 cr.

  
  • FN 791 - Project Development


    Description:
    In-depth examination and creative application of research, theory, and best practice of sustainable community development to a specific need in a community. Applied research and place-based field study. Develop a project plan in collaboration with community stakeholders. Present project plan to class and community stakeholders. May not earn credit in both FN 791 and COL 791 .

    Prerequisites:
    All of the following: COL 700 , either COL 720  or FN 720 , either COL 730  or FN 730  

    2-3 cr.

  
  • FN 792 - Project Evaluation


    Description:
    Implement and evaluate a community development project plan. Critical analysis and class discussion of process and outcome measures. Prepare and present professional report of findings and recommendations to class and community stakeholders. May not earn credit in both FN 792 and COL 792 .

    Prerequisites:
    Either COL 791  or FN 791  

    2-3 cr.

  
  • FN 794 - Readings


    Description:
    Independent reading and review of current literature; written reports.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    1-3 cr.

  
  • FN 796 - Independent Study


    Description:
    Planned study to supplement preparation in area of specialization.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • FN 798 - Project


    Description:
    Independent study and work to create, implement, and evaluate a graduate project in area of specialization, including developing objectives, literature review, target population needs assessment, capacity building among stakeholders, data collection and analysis. If you are completing a project option for your degree, enroll in at least one credit of FN 798 each semester you’re working on your project. Credits vary. May repeat for 6 cr. max.

    1-6 cr.

  
  • FN 799 - Thesis


    Description:
    Independent study and work to develop and complete a graduate research thesis in area of specialization, including hypothesis development, literature review, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. If you are completing a research option for your degree, enroll in at least one credit of FN 799 each semester you’re working on your thesis. Credits vary. May repeat for 6 cr. max.

    1-6 cr.


Foreign Language

  
  • FLNG 100 - Basic Conversation Skills


    Description:
    Subtitle will indicate the language. Develop basic conversation skills in everyday practical contexts. May earn 3 cr max under each subtitle. Does not count toward foreign language requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree type.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • FLNG 199 - Independent Study


    Description:
    Individual study of foreign language under faculty supervision.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    1-4 cr.

  
  • FLNG 250 - Introduction to World Languages


    Description:
    Introduction to the study of world languages and the role of language for social interaction. Does not count toward foreign language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree type.

    3 cr.

  
  • FLNG 252 - Media Arts in World Cultures


    Description:
    Introduction to the study of media arts in a global context. Subtitle will indicate focus. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: ART, GA

    3 cr.

  
  • FLNG 340 - Special Language Studies


    Description:
    Special focus on some aspect of a language or the relationship between two or more languages. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as FLNG 540 .

    Prerequisites:
    One year foreign language study

    1-3 cr.

  
  • FLNG 381 - Culture and Civilization


    Description:
    Subtitle will indicate focus. May count toward a major or minor in foreign language with consent of the chair. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: IS

    2-3 cr.

  
  • FLNG 399 - Independent Study


    Description:
    Individual study of foreign language under faculty supervision.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    1-4 cr.

  
  • FLNG 540 - Special Language Studies


    Description:
    Special focus on some aspect of a language or the relationship between two or more languages. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as FLNG 340 .

    Prerequisites:
    One year foreign language study

    1-3 cr.

  
  • FLNG 796 - Independent Study


    Description:
    Planned study to supplement preparation in area of specialization; regular conferences with staff supervisor.

    1-3 cr.


Foreign Language Education

  
  • FLED 333 - Teaching Second Languages


    Description:
    Second language acquisition theories, methods, techniques, planning, organization, assessment, and field experiences in teaching foreign languages in elementary, middle, and secondary schools.

    Prerequisites:
    Junior standing and Admission to the Professional Education Program, or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • FLED 344 - Teaching English as a Second Language


    Description:
    Theories of second language acquisition; methods, techniques, planning, organization, assessment, and field experiences in teaching ESL. Available for graduate credit as FLED 544 .

    Prerequisites:
    Junior standing and Admission to the Professional Education Program, or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • FLED 345 - Methods in Bilingual Education


    Description:
    First and second language acquisition theories, program methods, instructional practices, curriculum design, and assessment in bilingual education. Available for graduate credit as FLED 545 .

    Prerequisites:
    Junior standing and Admission to the Professional Education Program, or Instructor Consent

    1-3 cr.

  
  • FLED 397 - Practicum


    Description:
    You may arrange for supervised practical experience as tutors, teacher’s aides, etc. with consent of the instructor and chair. Approx 45 hrs practice per cr. Subtitles will identify practicum. Available for graduate credit as FLED 597 .

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    1-3 cr.

  
  • FLED 398 - Student Teaching in Foreign Language


    Description:
    Observation and teaching in secondary school classrooms under the guidance of cooperating teachers and university faculty. Subtitle will indicate specialization: French, German, Spanish, or English as a second language.

    Prerequisites:
    Completion of all methods courses and 75% of content courses in appropriate major. Concurrent registration in appropriate section of EDUC 400  may be required.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    1-16 cr. pass/fail

  
  • FLED 399 - Special Work


    Description:
    Individual study in second language teaching methods under faculty supervision. Available for graduate credit as FLED 599 .

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent and Instructor Consent

    1-3 cr.

  
  • FLED 400 - Seminar on Teaching for Student Teachers


    Description:
    Structured group discussions for middle-level and secondary student/intern teachers on aspects of teaching that emerge during student teaching experience.

    Prerequisites:
    Concurrent registration in either FLED 398  or FLED 498  

    1-2 cr. pass/fail

  
  • FLED 498 - Intern Teaching


    Description:
    Structured field experiences in approved school programs. Interns are certified by the DPI and are employed under contract with schools to design, deliver, and assess instructional programs in grades n-k-12.

    Prerequisites:
    Completion of all methods courses and 75% of content courses in appropriate major. Concurrent registration in appropriate section of EDUC 400  may be required.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    1-16 cr. pass/fail

  
  • FLED 544 - Teaching English as a Second Language


    Description:
    Theories of second language acquisition; methods, techniques, planning, organization, assessment, and field experiences in teaching ESL. Available for undergraduate credit as FLED 344 .

    Prerequisites:
    Junior standing and Admission to the Professional Education Program, or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • FLED 545 - Methods in Bilingual Education


    Description:
    First and second language acquisition theories, program methods, instructional practices, curriculum design, and assessment in bilingual education. Available for undergraduate credit as FLED 345 .

    Prerequisites:
    Junior standing and Admission to the Professional Education Program, or Instructor Consent

    1-3 cr.

  
  • FLED 597 - Practicum


    Description:
    You may arrange for supervised practical experience as tutors, teacher’s aides, etc. with cons instr and chair. Approx 45 hrs practice per cr. Subtitles will identify practicum. Available for undergraduate credit as FLED 397 .

    1-3 cr.

  
  • FLED 599 - Special Work


    Description:
    Individual study in second language teaching methods under faculty supervision. Available for undergraduate credit as FLED 399 .

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent and Instructor Consent

    1-3 cr.

  
  • FLED 795 - Practicum in Teaching ESL


    Description:
    Teach ESL learners and develop instructional activities using appropriate methods. May take twice with cons instr.

    Prerequisites:
    FLED 544  and Instructor Consent

    1-3 cr.


Forestry

  
  • FOR 120 - Preparing for a Career in Forestry


    Description:
    Provides background on careers in the fields of forestry (ecosystem restoration and management, forest management, forest recreation, urban and community forestry). Provides information on professional development; guidance on development of a professional portfolio and development of an effective program of study. Provides exposure to internships, research opportunities, and professional societies.

    1 cr.

  
  • FOR 125 - Lumberjack-jill Sports as a Path to Wellness


    Description:
    The seven dimensions of wellness are closely intertwined with participation in lumberjack-jill sports whether professionally or as a hobby. Learn the disciplines that comprise the sport, practice or participate in at least one of the disciplines, and develop a plan for healthy living that includes the sport and the principles of wellness.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: WLN

    1 cr.

  
  • FOR 224 - Fire Operations


    Description:
    Fire control techniques, tactical planning, fire crew supervision, safety procedures, and proper use and maintenance of equipment for management of prescribed burns and control and suppression of wildland fires. After completing this course and a WDNR firefighting training session, you may apply for WDNR firefighter’s certification.

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    1 cr.

  
  • FOR 232 - Dendrology and Silvics


    Description:
    Ecology and classification of common upper Midwest trees and shrubs.

    Prerequisites:
    Either BIOL 101  (or concurrent registration) or BIOL 130  (or concurrent registration)

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    3 cr.

  
  • FOR 305 - Pulpcut - Chainsaw Safety and Use I


    Description:
    Chainsaw safety, felling, delimbing, bucking, and chainsaw maintenance.

    1 cr. pass/fail

  
  • FOR 306 - Pulpcut - Chainsaw Safety and Use II


    Description:
    Advances training in and supervisory experience of chainsaw safety, felling, delimbing, bucking, and chainsaw maintenance. May repeat for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    FOR 305  or Instructor Consent

    1 cr. pass/fail

  
  • FOR 319 - Land Surveying


    Description:
    Practices in land surveying, including distance and angular measurement, area computation and mapping, stadia, notekeeping, and deed searching for integrated resource management.

    Prerequisites:
    NRES 250 , Formal Admittance to CNR, and Instructor Consent

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    Typically Offered:
    (SUM)

    1 cr.

  
  • FOR 320 - Field Experience in Forest Measurement


    Description:
    Apply forest measurement techniques and ecological relationships for integrated resource management.

    Prerequisites:
    NRES 250 , Formal Admittance to CNR, and Instructor Consent

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    Typically Offered:
    (SUM)

    1 cr.

  
  • FOR 321 - Natural Resources Data Analysis


    Description:
    Use applied mathematical and statistical methods to address natural resources problems. May not earn credit in both FOR 321 and MATH 255 . Available for graduate credit as FOR 521 .

    Prerequisites:
    One of the following: MATH 95 MATH 100 , MATH 107 , or suitable placement test score

    4 cr.

  
  • FOR 322 - Forest Mensuration


    Description:
    Measure volume, growth, development of individual trees and stands; determine products obtainable from them; construction and use of appropriate instruments, tables, and surveys. Available for graduate credit as FOR 522 .

    Prerequisites:
    Either MATH 109  or MATH 111 , FOR 232 , either MATH 255  or FOR 321 , CNR Major; or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    3 cr.

  
  • FOR 324 - Fire Management and Ecology


    Description:
    Phenomenon of fire; its physical and chemical effects and historical significance. Behavior and effect of wild and prescribed fire in temperate forests. Techniques for planning, conducting, and evaluating prescribed burns. Available for graduate credit as FOR 524 .

    Prerequisites:
    FOR 320 NRES 250 , and NRES 251 ; CNR major; or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    2 cr.

  
  • FOR 325 - Range Management


    Description:
    Technical study of sustained yield management practices for rangeland; proper stocking and grazing systems; methods of range surveying. Available for graduate credit as FOR 525 .

    Prerequisites:
    Both BIOL 130  and NRES 251 , CNR Major; or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

  
  • FOR 326 - Wildfire Prevention and Management


    Description:
    The course provides an overview of the wildfire situation for the U.S. and discusses management options for prevention and reduction of wildfire loss.

    Prerequisites:
    CNR Major or Instructor Consent

    1 cr.

  
  • FOR 329 - Harvesting Systems


    Description:
    North American tree harvesting systems: felling, limbing, bucking, forwarding, loading and hauling, analysis of safety procedures, equipment selection and maintenance, environmental implications, and cost determinations. Available for graduate credit as FOR 529 .

    Prerequisites:
    CNR Summer Field Experience, CNR Major, or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    2 cr.

  
  • FOR 331 - Landscape Maintenance/Arboriculture


    Description:
    Principles and practice of tree, shrub, and turf establishment and maintenance; use and maintenance of landscape equipment and facilities. Available for graduate credit as FOR 531 .

    Prerequisites:
    CNR Major or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    3 cr.

  
  • FOR 332 - Forest Ecosystem Ecology


    Description:
    Community and ecosystem level forest ecology in temperate/boreal region with a focus on processes which determine ecosystem structure and function. Available for graduate credit as FOR 532 .

    Prerequisites:
    Both FOR 232  and BIOL 130 , CNR Major; or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    3 cr.

  
  • FOR 334 - Forest Recreation and Tourism


    Description:
    How the tourism industry affects forest recreation supply and demand, public/private leisure service agencies and the economy; travel motives, destination appeal, marketing, roles played by various agencies, social trends that relate to management and planning. Available for graduate credit as FOR 534 .

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

  
  • FOR 335 - Recreational Use of Forests and Parks


    Description:
    Survey the nature and extent of recreational use of forest environments; roles of public and private agencies in providing forest recreation; social and environmental impact of forest recreation; and principles of management and planning.

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    3 cr.

  
  • FOR 336 - Pesticides in Natural Resource Management


    Description:
    Introduction to the application and use of pesticides in natural resource management. This course will prepare you to take the Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam.

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    1 cr.

  
  • FOR 339 - Survey of Forest Certification Systems


    Description:
    Examine the role of forest certification systems in promoting sustainable forest management on private and public lands and their impact on the marketplace, including an understanding of the different certifications systems and how these systems work from initial evaluation through audits.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    1 cr.

  
  • FOR 342 - Urban Trees and Shrubs


    Description:
    Identification, cultural use, and characteristics of deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs, and vines for urban, suburban and rural communities and landscapes.

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    2 cr.

  
  • FOR 350 - Contemporary Issues in Forestry


    Description:
    Current issues likely to influence forestry in the future. Subtitle will designate topic. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. May count 3 cr max toward graduation. Available for graduate credit as FOR 550 .

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    1-3 cr.

  
  • FOR 370 - Forest Products I


    Description:
    Introduction to forest products, use of wood as an industrial raw material, product measurement and conversions. Fundamentals of factory hardwood log and lumber grading.

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    2 cr.

  
  • FOR 381 - Internship in Forestry


    Description:
    Supervised training program in forestry in cooperation with private or public resource agencies. One cr for 2-4 wks, (40 hrs per wk) of work. Credits and/or addl requirements determined before registration. May repeat once for 12 cr max. Available for graduate credit as FOR 581 .

    Prerequisites:
    CNR Summer Field Experience (or concurrent registration), Formal Admittance to CNR, and Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II, SUM)

    1-12 cr.

  
  • FOR 385 - Applied Landscape Architecture


    Description:
    Principles of design, landscape assessment, and graphic techniques that apply to urban and rural forested landscapes. Available for graduate credit as FOR 585 .

    Prerequisites:
    CNR Summer Field Experience or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

 

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