74 courses with the subject FOR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Three hours of lecture per week. Introduction to principles of physics using examples from the natural environment and coupled human-natural systems.
Thirteen hours of lecture and six hours of field time. An introduction to forest and natural resource management and related career paths. Indoor and outdoor lectures expand student awareness of ESF's educational opportunities, properties, and faculty in SRM. Fall.
Three hours of lecture per week. Principles and methods used in financial and managerial accounting. Includes interpretation and effective use of financial statements through study of the accounting model, the measurement processes, data classification and terminology. Fall and Spring.
SUNY ESF | 235 | Course Catalog
Three hours of lecture/discussion per week for the first 12 weeks. Then 1.5 hours of lecture/ discussion per week plus a 4.25-hour field trip for the last four weeks. The course provides an introduction to basic principles of ecology as they relate to terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, and to natural resources. General topics for study include consideration of the physical environment, adaptations of plants and animals, population growth regulation, competition and SUNY ESF | 386 | Course Catalog
Experimental, interdisciplinary or special coursework at the freshman or sophomore levels. Subject matter and course format vary from semester to semester. Fall or Spring.
Students will participate in research projects consistent with their educational and professional goals. A faculty member in the Department of Sustainable Resources Management will serve as the student's faculty sponsor. The student in consultation with the faculty sponsor will prepare a study plan outlining the educational goals of the apprenticeship. Students shall report their activities to their instructor on a weekly basis for the duration of the course. The faculty sponsor will generate a performance assessment and record of activities at the end of the apprenticeship. Grading Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor
Four-week field course with five hours of lecture and 30 hours of field laboratory per week. Introduction to silvics, forest ecology and natural and cultural history as a basis for understanding forest vegetation and other natural resources. Principles and methods for the measurement of spatial and vegetative attributes of forested landscapes. Course stresses development of field ability in common plant identification, overland navigation and timber, tree, forest and habitat measurements, and synthesis of field data. Summer.
Three hours of lecture/discussion per week, including regular observations of trees near campus. Students will learn the fundamental biology of the structure and physiological function of trees, to prepare them to understand how and why trees are managed for human uses. Fall. Prerequisite- introductory biology.
Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Principles and methods used in the measurement and quantitative analysis of natural resources, including vegetation, water, soils, recreation and wildlife. The application of sampling designs for estimating populations and inventory planning, and statistical analysis for quantifying sampling error. Fall. Prerequisite(s): FOR 304 or equivalent; APM 391 or equivalent
Directed Electives (6 credits): Course Credits SUNY ESF | 91 | Course Catalog
Upper Division Required Courses
Three hours of lecture per week Every natural resources manager must answer the question of how to use economic information to make better business and management decisions daily. Solutions require identifying alternative means of achieving given objective(s), then selecting the alternative that accomplishes this in the most resource efficient manner. Mandatory one-day weekend or two-day overnight weekend field trip. Required for Forest Resources Management, Natural Resources Management, and Sustainable Energy Management degree programs. This is a shared resource course with FOR533. Spring. Prerequisites: FOR 207 Introduction to Economics (or equivalent) and Principles of Accounting or Finance (or equivalent); or permission of the instructor. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 333 and FOR 533.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. The practice of silviculture in managing stands to serve various landowner interests. Field trips and exercises provide opportunities to see examples of silvicultural methods under different management scenarios, and to learn and practice techniques for analyzing forest stands and developing prescriptions for their treatment. Fall. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 334 and FOR 534.
Health and the Environment (17 credits required)
Approved Syracuse University courses Course Number Course Codes * Credits
SUNY ESF | 222 | Course Catalog
AND Envrn Prof 3
Two hours of lecture/discussion and three hours of laboratory per week. Introduction to the components of forest management decision making and planning. The topics include forest regulation, growth and yield, and harvest scheduling given that a landowner's goals may include more than just commercial timber production. Spring. Prerequisites: FOR 322 and FOR 334. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 370 and FOR 570.
Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Introduction to the programs and practices of federal, state and local agencies and private organizations involved in planning, administration and management of outdoor recreation areas. Emphasis is placed on common resource and social problems faced by area managers, and how they integrate solutions into their plans. Spring.
Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Overview of forest roads and timber harvesting; planning, construction, and maintenance of forest roads; economic and environmental characteristics of harvesting systems; safety and health; wood procurement systems; and the role of forest operations in the broader context of forest management. Fall.
One-hour session per week supplemented by a one-day internship with a professional forester. Sessions will focus on contemporary issues in forestry including a historical perspective of the forestry profession, what it means to be a forester today, the role of certification and licensing, and professional ethics. It will serve to increase the professionalism of the forestry students. Fall.
SUNY ESF | 272 | Course Catalog
Two hours of lecture and three hour field/computer exercises. Advanced study of silviculture in managing stands to serve a variety of landowner objectives. Enhanced problem solving skills related to stand analysis and prescription making. Field and computer exercises provide practical experience in implementing and evaluating silvicultural prescriptions. Spring. Prerequisite: one prior course in silviculture.
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Two hours of lectures and three hours of labs per week. Lecture, demonstration, discussion, and lab exercises. Apply advanced geoprocessing techniques in resource analysis and modeling. Students complete a capstone project. Fall. Prerequisite(s): ESF300 or equivalent.
Information Management and Technology Minor Coordinator: Zora Thomova In collaboration with the Syracuse University School of Information Studies (the i-School), ESF also offers an undergraduate minor in Information Management and Technology for ESF students. This minor is designed to give students knowledge of information technology and an understanding of information and communications problems. It complements many majors because all organizations need people who understand information resources and information technology. To be eligible for this minor, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.70 or better and apply for the minor after completing at least one semester at ESF, but as soon after that as possible to ensure all courses can be completed. It is preferable students begin the minor during their sophomore year. The following 18 credits of courses are required: ITS 195 Information Technologies (3); 9 credits of ITS elective coursework; and one course from each of the following two general areas of study: Technology: • IST 233 Introduction to Computer Networking (3) • IST 352 Applications of Information Systems (3) • IST 459 Introduction to Database Management Systems (3) Management: • IST 335 Introduction to Information-based Organizations (3) • IST 352 Information Analysis of Organizational Systems (3) • IST 445 Managing Information Systems Projects (3) For questions regarding the selection of elective coursework, please contact Elaine Morgan with the i-School at 443-1830 or emmorgan@syr.edu SUNY ESF | 103 | Course Catalog
&Managemnt Required independent study or internship (3 credits) SUNY ESF | 113 | Course Catalog
Three hours of lecture per week. This course examines the evaluation and management of urban green space resources, with emphasis on trees, in the context of ecological, social, and economic values in human-dominated environments. Field activities in inventories, assessments, and planting. Spring. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status in any Forest and Natural Resources Management programs or permission of instructor for juniors and seniors in other programs. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 480 and FOR 680. Junior or senior status in any Sustainable Resources Management program, or permission of instructor.
"Two hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Students will gain foundational knowledge in tree selection, planting, pruning, health care, and risk assessment, and will practice applying arboricultural principles through field labs and homework assignments. The course emphasizes industry standards and practices to prepare students for professional work in arboriculture and urban forestry. Fall. Graduate student assignments and readings require research synthesis. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 481 and FOR 681. Prerequisites:
Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. An introduction to the law governing business and management. Examination of sources of law, court systems and trials, constitutional foundations, criminal law, contracts, employer and employee law, business organization law, torts, personal SUNY ESF | 390 | Course Catalog
E. Solid/Hazardous Materials and Waste Management
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Upper Division Directed Elective Courses Course Codes* Credits Vegetation Management 3 Directed Elective (see list below) Technical Writing Directed 3 Elective Directed Elective (see list below) Water Resources Directed 3 Elective Directed Elective (see list below) Wildlife or Fisheries Course 3-4 Directed Elective (see list below) Specialized NRM DIrected 6 Elective: Two upper division courses with a Natural Resources focus (see list below) Free electives 21 Specialized NRM Directed Electives
Weekly one-on-one meetings with instructor, and independent student research. A semester of student-led, faculty-mentored independent research in forest ecosystem science, ecosystem stewardship, or a related topic. As the first of the two-course capstone sequence for the B.Sc. in Forest Ecosystem Science, this semester of original research provides the basis for broader social- ecological synthesis in the form of an ecosystem stewardship plan (FOR 493). A brief (one-page) research prospectus approved by the faculty mentor and degree coordinator is required. Open to Forest Ecosystem Science majors only. Fall and spring, depending on section (instructor-specific).
Course Codes* Credits Free Electives 14 General Education Course G 3 in one of the following categories: US History & Civic Engagement, The Arts, World History and Global
Assistance (must be in association with APM 210 or FOR 323)
2.Wildlife Health:
guidance of instructor of APM applied statistics courses)
Full- or part-time engagement as volunteer or employee working for off-campus resource management/forestry/renewable energy organization under guidance of external supervisor. Students shall report their activities to their instructor on a weekly basis for the duration of the course and final written report is required for record. Junior or senior status, cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, and written approval of a study plan by faculty advisor and field supervisor must be submitted prior to its commencement. Fall, Spring and Summer. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status. Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Professor consent is required to register for this course.
Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Principles and methods used in the measurement of standing trees, forest stands, forest products and growth. The application of sampling designs and analysis for forest valuation and inventory planning. Graduate students will be required to complete two additional term projects in addition to those required of undergraduate students. Fall. Prerequisites: FOR 304 or equivalent. Co-requisites: APM 210 or equivalent. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 322 and FOR 522.
Three hours of lecture per week. Statistical methods and techniques including hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, simple and multiple linear regressions used for analyzing forest resource management problems and developing forest growth and yield models. Graduate students will be required to write a research paper in addition to those required of undergraduate students. Spring. Prerequisite: APM 210 or equivalent. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 323 and FOR 524.
SUNY ESF | 392 | Course Catalog
Every natural resources manager must answer the question of how to use economic information to make better business and management decisions daily. Solutions require systematically analyzing economic tools and models to identify alternative means of achieving given objective(s), then selecting the alternative that accomplishes this in the most resource efficient manner. Mandatory one-day weekend or two-day overnight weekend field trip. Required in the Master of Forestry degree program. This is a shared resource course with FOR333. Spring. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR333 and FOR533. Prerequisites: FOR207 Introduction to Economics (or equivalent), Precalculus or Calculus (or equivalent), and Principles of Accounting or Finance (or equivalent); or permission of the instructor
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. The practice of silviculture in managing stands to serve various landowner interests, and explore the conceptual framework for those practices. Field trips and exercises provide opportunities to see examples of silvicultural methods under different management scenarios and to learn and practice techniques for analyzing forest stands and developing prescriptions for their treatment. Laboratory projects include reports that explore the conceptual and technical rationale for silvicultural decisions. Fall. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 334 and FOR 534.
Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. An introduction to the atmospheric physical processes important to understanding weather and weather forecasting at the surface of the earth and macro-, synoptic-, meso-, and micro-climates. The emphasis is on synoptic and micro- scale phenomena. Students will learn how to access weather data on the Internet and use that data to forecast weather. At the micro-scale, emphasis is on describing conditions and projecting change. Fall. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 338 and FOR 538.
Three hours of lecture per week. This course provides students with a detailed understanding of watershed hydrology, water quality and water management at the watershed scale, and offer the students the opportunity to gain in depth knowledge on one topic of particular interest to them through completion of a term project, and the development of a teaching/research presentation and interactive discussion with students in the class. Spring. Prerequisites: FOR345 - Introduction to Soils Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 340 and FOR 540.
Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Introduction to the fundamentals of soil science in the context of soil as an ecosystem component. Fall. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: one semester of Introductory Chemistry or permission of instructor. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 345 and FOR 545. SUNY ESF | 393 | Course Catalog
Three hours of lecture/discussion/recitation per week. Fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS); raster and vector data models and geodatabase design; common raster and vector data analysis tools used in the fields of forest and natural resources management, environmental science,conservation biology, ecology, and landscape architecture; cartographic model construction; and map design. Completion of an independent project is required. Fall
Three hours of asynchronous online lectures per week. This course focuses on the basic theories, concepts, principles and functions of modern management and administration, with an emphasis on the four functions of management: leading, planning, organizing, controlling. The four functions of management are applied to the public and private sectors, as well as for profit and not-for-profit organizations. Environmental management systems, corporate ethics and social responsibility and systematic problem solving are among the principal topics emphasized. A term paper focused on problem-solving allows students to implement the problem solving framework in the context of a situation that they may encounter in their careers. Credit will not be given for both FOR 560 and FOR 360.
Two hours of lecture/discussion and three hours of laboratory per week. Introduction to the components of forest management decision making and planning. The topics include forest regulation, growth and yield, and harvest scheduling given that a landowner's goals may include more than just commercial timber production. Sensitivity analysis of parameters used in forest management planning. Spring. Prerequisites: FOR 322/522 and FOR 334/534 or permission of the instructor. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 370 and FOR 570.
Two hours lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Overview of forest roads and timber harvesting; planning, construction, and maintenance of forest roads; economic and environmental characteristics of harvesting systems; safety and health; wood procurement systems; and the role of forest operations in the broader context of forest management. Emphasis on application of knowledge, requiring a written report with a problem-solving focus. Fall. Prerequisite: FOR 322 and FOR 334 or permission of instructor. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 373 and FOR 573.
Three hours of lecture per week. Students investigate and apply major ecological concepts to ecosystem restoration, including abiotic and biotic resource limitation, ecophysiology, trophic webs, disturbance, climate change, and alternative ecosystem states. Diverse readings and interactive class discussions have broad relevance to restoration practitioners, conservation biologists, and environmental engineers. Fall. Prerequisite(s): an ecology course or permission of instructor
Three hours of lecture per week. Students investigate and apply major ecological concepts to ecosystem restoration, including abiotic and biotic resource limitation, ecophysiology, trophic webs, disturbance, climate change, and alternative ecosystem states. Diverse readings and interactive class discussions have broad relevance to restoration practitioners, conservation SUNY ESF | 394 | Course Catalog
Three hours of lecture and discussion per week. Introduction to watershed ecology and stream ecosystems. Interactions and linkages among upland, riparian and stream processes. Management and restoration associated with multiple uses of forest and rangelands. Explore influences of spatial and temporal scale, watershed and network position, disturbance regimes, and global change. Students will apply course concepts to an independent research project. Fall. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 442 and FOR 642.
Five hours of class meeting per week. Lecture, demonstration, discussion, and lab exercises. Students learn to apply and evaluate advanced geoprocessing techniques in resource analysis and modeling. Students complete and present a capstone project. Spring. Prerequisite(s): FOR557 or equivalent. Note: This is a shared resource course and credit will not be granted for both FOR 458 and FOR 658.
Two hours of lectures and three hours of labs week. Lecture, demonstration, discussion, and lab exercises. Students learn to apply and evaluate advanced geoprocessing techniques in resource analysis and modeling. Students complete and present a capstone project. Spring. Prerequisite(s): FOR557 or equivalent
Three hours of lecture per week. Analysis and application of political, policy formation, and policy administration theories to natural resources. Examination of drivers of U.S. natural resources policies. Analysis of private lands, public lands, forest, wildlife, endangered species, water, fire, and certification policies. Focus is on U.S. natural resources policies. Spring. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Three hours of lecture per week. An introductory course in resource and environmental economics. Apply economic theories and models to analyze decisions concerning the use of forest, marine, and water resources and to analyze policy tools for mitigating pollution created as a result of production and consumption. Fall. Prerequisite: A course in economics.
Three hours of lecture per week. This course examines the evaluation and management of urban green space resources, with emphasis on trees, in the context of ecological, social, and economic values in human-dominated environments. Field activities in inventories, assessments, and planting. Graduate student assignments require added research evaluation and synthesis. Spring. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 480 and FOR 680.
Two hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Students will gain foundational knowledge in tree selection, planting, pruning, health care, and risk assessment, and will practice applying arboricultural principles through field labs and homework assignments. The course SUNY ESF | 395 | Course Catalog
Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Introduction to the approaches used in US environmental law. Analysis of common law and statutory designs and strategies used to address environmental problems. Examination of common law environmental remedies, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, hazardous waste, and other environmental laws. Analysis and application of primary and secondary legal sources to business and management problems. Fall. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 487 and FOR 687.
LAW 716 SUNY ESF | 251 | Course Catalog
One hour of lecture, three hours of laboratory and three hours of supervised work per week.This capstone course emphasizes the assimilation, integration and interpretation of the biophysical and socioeconomic sciences. It provides students with the opportunity to integrate skills and knowledge accumulated from professional and supporting coursework. The final deliverable is a written management plan. Spring.
15 CREDIT IN AREA OF STUDY 15 QUANTITATIVE METHODS 3 Master of Science (M.S.) The M.S. graduate degree program enables students to integrate knowledge and expertise drawn from both the natural and social sciences, and to research issues and apply their knowledge to solve practical problems in forest and natural resources management situations. The primary focus of the program is to provide an opportunity for graduates coming from related academic backgrounds with baccalaureate degrees to gain a science-based education in forest and natural resources management. Graduates will successfully function as researchers and managers on multi-disciplinary forest management teams and respond to the challenges related to the sustainable management of local, regional and global resources. The program is open to both students with some prior background in forestry and natural resources and for those without such background. Students with a degree in a related discipline (e.g., ecology, biology, wildlife, chemistry, etc.) can complete the M.S. degree in twenty-four (24) to thirty (30) months. Students without a general science background will require more than thirty (30) months to complete the program. More than four (4) semesters of coursework may be required for students from non-science backgrounds who need additional basic undergraduate coursework as part of their program of study. The degree requires at least 30 graduate credits, of which 24 are for coursework and six for the thesis. One-half of the 24 hours of coursework must be at the 600-level or above. At least 18 of the coursework credits must be taken in residence at ESF. All students must take two topical seminars. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) The Ph.D. graduate degree program enables students to extend knowledge and expertise from their natural and social science background in their baccalaureate and master's degrees. It is normally built upon a M.S. degree, but in some instances it can be undertaken after a non- research based graduate degree (such as a J.D., M.B.A, M.P.A, or M.P.S. degree). SUNY ESF | 285 | Course Catalog
Three hours of lecture and discussion per week. Students will improve their skills in technical reporting by preparing a manuscript suitable for submission to a scientific journal. Topics include selection of an appropriate journal, design of effective figures and tables, sequential preparation of sections of the manuscript, writing tips, peer review and ethical issues. Spring.
Experimental and developmental courses in new areas of forestry and natural resources management not covered in regularly scheduled courses. A course syllabus will be available to students and faculty advisors prior to registration.
Professional Experience/Synthesis (3-6 credits):
Lectures, seminars, and discussion. Advanced topics in resource management and policy. Check schedule of classes for details of subject matter. Fall and/or Spring.
Group discussion and individual presentation of topics of current interest to forest and natural resources management. Fall and Spring.
Special investigation and analysis of forest and natural resources management topics. A study plan and a final written report are required. Students shall report their activities to their instructor on a weekly basis for the duration of the course. Fall and Spring.
FOREST RESOURCES 3
Investigation leading to the completion of a Master's thesis. Graded on an "S/U" basis. Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Investigation leading to the completion of the doctoral thesis. Graded on an "S/U" basis. Fall, Spring and Summer. FTC - FOREST TECHNOLOGY
Source: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
