Forest Science Minor
The Forest Science minor is offered for students who wish to achieve a basic competency in forestry without qualifying as professional foresters. This minor is particularly compatible with the Wildlife and Fisheries Science and Wood Products majors.
Requirements
For the minor in Forest Science, students must take these 13 credits:
- FOR 203 (3) - Field Dendrology
- FOR 308 (3) - Forest Ecology
- FOR 366 (4) - Forest Resources Measurements
- FOR 421 (3) - Silviculture
As well as select at least 6 credits of additional courses (at least 3 credits at the 400 level) from:
- FOR 320 (2) - Forest Fire Management
- FOR 339 (3) - Timber Harvesting Systems
- FOR 350 (3) - Forest Resources Biometrics
- FOR 401 (3) - Urban Forest Management
- FOR 409 (2) - Tree Physiology
- FOR 410 (3) - Elements of Forest Ecosystem Management
- FOR 416 (3) - Forest Recreation
- FOR 418 (3) - Agroforestry: Science, Design, and Practice
- FOR 430 (3) - Conservation Biology
- FOR 440 (3) - Forest Economics and Finance
- FOR 455 (3) - Remote Sensing and Spatial Data Handling
- FOR 466W (3) - Forest Resource Management
- FOR 470 (3) - Watershed Management
- FOR 471 (1) - Watershed Management Laboratory
- FOR 475 (3) - Principles of Forest Soils Management
- FOR 480 (3) - Policy and Administration
- FOR 488Y (3) - International Forestry
- W P 203 (1) - Anatomical Properties of Wood
- or other FOR courses by petition to the Forest Science faculty, for a minimum of 19 credits.
Entrance to Minor Application (PDF) - Print and complete this form indicating which courses you plan to take to complete the minor. Review the form with your academic adviser for your major. Both you and your adviser must sign the form. Bring your completed form to 113 Forest Resources Building.
