PROFESSORS Minor (Dean); ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Berry, Kurmes, Thompson, Voorhies; Wommack; LECTURER Love. PURPOSE

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1 241 SCHOOL OF CHARLES O. MINOR Dean PROFESSORS Minor (Dean); ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Berry, Kurmes, Thompson, Voorhies; Wommack; LECTURER Love. PURPOSE The forestry curriculum is designed to provide a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of forestry together with the fundamental arts and sciences necessary for successful modern living and human relations. OBJECTIVES The basic objectives of the School of Forestry are: 1. To provide professional training in the management and utilization of the nation's forests and related resources. 2. To direct this training toward developing the individual as a man, a citizen, and a professional forester. 3. To insure a balance of basic sciences, liberal studies, and professional training, together with field and laboratory experience that will prepare the student for professional employment in federal and state agencies and in private industry. 4. To assist in the development of forestry in Arizona by encouraging proper care and use of the forest resources through demonstration and research. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN In addition to the core of basic torestry and science courses, specialization in a particular branch of forestry is acquired through choice of technical electives. Depending upon the student's interest, he may choose to orient his program toward forest management, forest utilization, recreation, or toward future graduate studies. A curriculum in wood industry management which combines a core program in business administration with forest utilization is described on the following pages. Upon successful completion of the requirements of either curriculum, students will receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in Forestry. GRADUATE STUDY A graduate program, in cooperation with the College of Arts and Sciences, is available and leads to a Master of Science degree in Biology. In this program the student may elect to conduct his thesis study in a forestry subject under the

2 242 THE CURRICULA supervision of the School of Forestry while completing his course work in the College of Arts and Sciences. The student should plan on a minimum of 18 months to complete the requirements for the Master of Science degree. A graduate program within the School of Forestry may be available by GENERAL INFORMATION Forestry is a growing profession in which many young men are finding satisfactory careers. Opportunities for employment are good. Major employers of forestry graduates are private forest industries, state agencies, federal government (some twelve agencies); other employers include educational institutions, consulting firms, and research agencies. This institution is ideally located for the study of forestry and forest industries. Available facilities include large sawmills, a new modern pulpmill, wood preservation plant, the oldest experimental forest in the United States, and the largest ponderosa pine forest in America. Close at hand are famous recreational areas, outstanding watershed research facilities, and extensive grazing areas. Thus, the field work essential to all forestry training can be included in each technical course. The School Forest includes 4000 acres of forest land situated about five miles west of Flagstaff. Its nearness to the campus makes it readily available for laboratory exercises and field work essential to many forestry courses. In addition to its primary use for educational purposes, it serves a secondary function in the establishment of demonstration and research plots. These are available for student instruction and for use among professional foresters in the Southwest. A variety of past logging methods clearcutting, seedtree, and selection cuts has produced considerable variation in sizes and age classes of the ponderosa pinetype. The occurrence of several natural "parks," in addition to heavy stands of grass under the forest cover, facilitates instruction in range management. The presence of both cattle and sheep grazing makes it possible to study firsthand the effects of both types of use by domestic livestock. The natural deer population of the area combined with the livestock use makes it much easier for the student to see the problems and possible solutions to forest and wildland management in the Southwest. FOREST LAND MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM Required Courses: Freshman Engl. 101, 103 Freshman Engl. Chem. 101, 102 Introductory Chem. Math. 110, 111 Alg.-Trig. Biol. 112 Gen. Botany Biol. 111 Gen. Zoology P.E.M. 171, 172 Phys. Ed. For. 101, 102 Intro. to For. Sophomore Phys. 241 Elements of Physics Math. 270F Statistics Tech. 270 Surveying For. 224 Forest Photogrammetry For. 211 Dendrology Geol. 221 Physical Geology Econ. 280 Economic Environment of Man Spch. 115 Public Speaking For. 212 Silvics Engl. 202 Tech. Report Writing

3 THE CURRICULA 243 Junior For. 311 Silviculture For. 312 Forest Soils For. 322 Forest Measurements For. 346 Wood Technology For. 361 Range Plant Ident. For. 362 Range Management For. 371 Prin. of Outdoor Recreation Mgt. Hum. 231 Man and the Arts Geog. 306 Meteorology For. 300, Summer Camp Senior For. 402 Current For. For. 421 For. Management For. 431 For. Economics For. 434 Forest Policy For. 441 Forest Products For. 451 For. Insects and Diseases For. 452 Forest Fire For. 462 Watershed Management Elective Courses: All electives must be approved by the faculty adviser and shall include 9 hours of professional courses, 8 hours of Liberal Studies (social sciences and humanities) including one course from Phil. 150, P.S. 160, Psyc. 150, or Soe FOREST SCIENCES OPTION Students who have interest and ability in mathematics or sciences may elect a Forest Sciences Option by starting at an advanced level, or by substituting certain math or science courses for required courses included in the Forest Land Management curriculum. Since individual students vary widely in background, interests, and abilities, the Forest Sciences curriculum will be adapted to the needs of each student by his faculty adviser. WOOD INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM This curriculum is designed to offer basic training for students who desire a career in the utilization or merchandising of forest products. The curriculum is designed to meet most of the requirements for careers in the forest industries. By electing a 3-hour course in business law, the student will meet the minimum requirements for advanced study toward the Master of Business Administration degree By electing 6 additional hours in forestry, the student will meet the minimum requirements for a Civil Service forestry rating for U.S. Government employment. Required Courses: Freshman Sophomore Engl. 101, 103 Freshman Engl. Spch. 115 Public Speaking Chem. 101, 102 Introductory Chem. Engl. 202 Tech. Report Writing Math. 110, 111 Alg-Trig. G.B. 221 Business Stanstics Biol. 112 Gen. Botony Phys. 241 Elements of Physics P.E.M 171, 172 Phys Ed Tech. 270 Surveying Acct 157 Prin of Acct. Econ. 280 Economic Environment Dapr 120 Intro. to Data Proc. of man For. 101 Intro. to For. Econ. 385 intermediate Economic Theory

4 244 THE CURRICULA Summer For. 340 Directed Study Junior Senior For. 311 Silviculture Mgt. 310 Production Management For. 322 Forest Measurements Mgt. 330 Personnel Management For. 342 Seasoning and Preservation For. 421 Forest Management For. 343 Wood Glues and Adhesives For. 441 Forest Products For. 345 Wood Prod. Manufacture For. 442 Logging and Engineering For. 346 Wood Technology For. 593 Natural Resource Econ. Acct. 302 Cost Acct. Mktg. 233 Prin. of Mktg. Fin. 380 Prin. of Finance Hum. 231 Man and the Arts There are 21 hours of electives, 9 of which must be liberal courses. All electives must be approved by the adviser. ADMISSION TO PROFESSIONAL COURSES: Admission to For. 300 (summer field program) or For. 340 (Directed Studies) shall require acceptable scholastic performance on all previous university courses and approval of the faculty. Acceptance into upperclass professional forestry courses is dependent upon successful completion of For. 300 or For DESCRIPTION OF COURSES For. 101 Forestry Orientation (1) F Orientation for entering freshmen forestry majors. For 102 Introduction to Forestry (1) S An introduction to the forestry academic program and to forestry as a career. For. 211 Dendrology (3) F Study of identification, nomenclature, and classification of commercially important forest trees in U.S. Emphasis on species native to northern Arizona. Fee $5.00. Prerequisite: Biol For. 212 Silvics (2) S Study of the narure of forest trees and forest stands; how they reproduce, grow, and develop in relation to their environment. Prerequisites: Biol. 112, For For. 222 Forest Mapping (2) F, S Lettering, drafting, preparation and interpretation of basic planimetric and topographic maps and aerial photographs. Fee Prerequisite: For For. 224 Forest Photogrammetry (2) S Use of aerial photographs in forestry; photo interpretation and mapping. Fee $5.00. Prerequisite: Tech For. 300 Forestry Summer Camp (8) Eight weeks of field forestry practices and field trips. Fee $ Prerequisites: Tech 270, For. 212, For. 211, Engl. 202.

5 THE CURRICULA 245 For. 311 Silviculture (3) F The theory and practice of controlling forest establishment, composition, growth, and quality. Fee $7.00. Prerequisites: For. 212, For. 300 or consent of instructor. For. 312 Forest Soils (3) S The studv of forest soils, with emphasis on soil factors affecting forest growth and water yield. Fee $5.00. Prerequisite: For For. 322 Forest Measurements (4) S Measurement of volume of forests, _ forest products, and related resources; forest growth 2nd yield; srafistical procedures applied to forest measurements. Fee $7.00. Prerequisite: For For. 340 Directed Study (8) Eight weeks of study of forestry, logging, and wood-industry operations. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. For. 342 Seasoning and Preservation (3) S Principles and practices of preservation; air and kiln drying of forest products. Fee $3.00. Prerequisites: Chem. 112, Phys For. 343 Wood Glues and Adhesives (2) F Theory and practice of bonding wood with glue and synthetic resins. The fabrication of plvwood, laminated beams, components, and related items used in wood construction. Fee $300. Prerequisite: Full junior standing in forestry or consent of instructor. For. 344 Wood Properties (2) S Physical and mechanical properties of wood as related to tree growth; fabrication and end use. Prerequisites: Chem. 112, Phys For. 345 Wood Products Manufacture (3) F The lumber plant as a method of converting the forest crop. Organization of machines and sawing methods in relation to lumber grades and residue recovery. Merchandising and distribution of lumber. Fee $5.00. Prerequisite: Full junior standing in forestry or consent of instructor. For. 346 Wood Technology (3) S The structure of commercial woods as related to identification, properties, manufacture and use. Prerequisites: Chem. 112, Phys For. 361 Range Plant Identification (3) F Field identification, floral classification, and collection of grasses, forbs, and shrubs Study of plants important in range forage production for livestock and wildlife use. For. 362 Principles of Range Management (3) S An introduction to the field of range management, evaluation and measurement tech niques, range improvement, and management of livestock on rangelands. Fee $5.00. Prerequisite: For. 361 or consent of instructor. For. 363 Wildlife Management (3) F Animal ecology and wildlife management. Prerequisites: Biol. Ill, For. 212 or consent of instructor. For. 371 Principles of Outdoor Recreation Management (3) S, F An introductory, overall view of managing wildland for recreational use. Field trips. Fee $5.00.

6 246 THE CURRICULA For. 372 Management for the Recreation Visitor (2) S A study of visitor needs and preferences, the influence of recreational experiences on the individual and the society, the impact of these factors on management, and specific techniques of wildland management for visitor-related services. Prerequisite: For For. 402 Current Forestry (1) S Current forestry literature and discussion of application to modern forest practice. For Forest Problems (1-4) F, S Research and survey methods plus individual studies of pertinent forest problems. Fee $5.00. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. For. 412 Forest and Range Ecology (3) S The study of physical factors affecting forest and range plants, plant relationships, and the impact of management upon wild land plants. Prerequisites: Biol. 441 or For For. 413 Forest Tree Improvement (3) F Survey of the history, concepts, goals, and methods of forest tree improvement, and the relationship with forest management and wood utilization objectives. Prerequisite: Math. 270F. For. 421 Forest Management (3) F Development and management of forest lands for multiple use. Fee $7.00. For. 431 Forest Economics (3) F, S Economic theory applied to forest resources and their management and utilization. For. 432 Economic Analysis (2) F, S Advanced analytic techniques applied to forestry problems. For. 434 Forest Policy (3) F, S Forest history and administration. Forest policy seminars. For. 441 Forest Products (3) F Markets and methods of production of mechanically and chemically derived wood products; pulp, plywood, ties, barrels, etc.; utilization of mill residues. Fee $5.00. Prerequisite: Full senior standing in forestry or consent of instructor. For. 442 Logging and Engineering (3) S Methods, equipment, engineering principles, and costs of harvesting the forest crop. Fee $5.00. For. 451 Forest Insects and Diseases (2) F, S A study of the natural agencies harmful to forests or fotest products and their relation to management, silviculture and utilization. Fee $5.00. Prerequisite: For For. 452 Forest Fire (2) S Forest fire behavior, control, and use. Fee $5.00.

7 THE CURRICULA 247 For. 461 Range Techniques (3) F Proper stocking and systems of grazing to improve ranges. Suitability of sites for range revegetation, seeding techniques and management of seeded areas. An introduction to range research techniques. Prerequisites: For. 361, For For. 462 Watershed Management (3) S Introduction to techniques of managing forest and range lands for increases in usable water yields, protection of watershed values and rehabilitation of depleted watershed lands. For. 474 Recreation Resource Planning (3) F Concepts of recreational planning, in theory and practice; inventories of recreation resource needs and supplies; planning for national, regional, and local areas; principles of site design. Field problem. Fee $5.00. Prerequisite: For GRADUATE COURSES For. 506 Special Studies in Forestry (1-4) F, S Student investigation of a specially assigned topic. For. 521 Design and Analysis of Experiments (2) F Statistical methods in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. For. 552 Conservation and Management of Natural Resources (3) F Definition and classification of resources; concepts, philosophies, and limitations of management; analysis of resource-management problems. Not open to forestry majors. For. 553 Forest Entomology (3) F A detailed study of important forest insects, their ecology and their control. Prerequisite: For or consent of instructor. For. 554 Forest Pathology (3) S Detailed studies of forest diseases, their causes and controls. For. 573 Recreation Management Problems (2) S Trends in recreational use and in policies; current and controversial issues in recreation management. Prerequisite: For For. 593 Natural Resource Economics (3) F The economics of natural resource use. The relationship between natural resources and economic growth resource scarcity. For Forestry Research (3) Original research on a specialized problem adapted to the interest and need of the individual student.