Forestry: Forest Recreation Option, BS

This major is administered by the Forestry  Discipline.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a graduate of the Forestry: Forest Recreation Option you will be able to:  

1. Demonstrate broad knowledge of forest ecology and biology by:

1. identifying tree species and associated basic silvics of Lake States tree species, and
2. applying basic principles of forest ecology

2. Complete forest measurement activities common to professional foresters by:

1. interpreting maps and legal descriptions, and
2. identifying data collection methods and analyses appropriate to specific situations

3. Develop sound forest management strategies by:

1. proposing silviculturally sound techniques to manage forests, and
2. using principles of forest finance and financial calculations within the forest decision-making context  

4. Complete and present a forestry capstone project by:  

1. preparing and presenting (written and orally) a sound, option-specific management plan that demonstrates a broad understanding of the provision and management of recreational visitor use while balancing multiple forest management objectives; and 
2. demonstrating the ability to write and speak in a professional, technically competent manner 

5. Develop confidence in the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform as a professional in your chosen option within the Forestry Program  

Consists of a total of 104-107 credits, plus 16 credits from General Education courses not embedded within the major.

Note: Required courses marked ** below have Math prerequisites. Depending on your placement score, additional courses may be required.