UNB FREDERICTON SENATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE FACULTY CALENDAR SUBMISSION SUMMARY. Forestry and Environmental Management Effective Date: Sept 2009

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1 UNB FREDERICTON SENATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE FACULTY CALENDAR SUBMISSION SUMMARY Faculty: Forestry and Environmental Management Effective Date: Sept 2009 Section A. New courses (include frequency of offering) FOR3425 Forest Tree Genetics and Genomics (A) Principles of variation and inheritance in forest trees will be introduced. Then, various genetics, genomics, biotechnology and breeding concepts and principles and their applications in tree biology, tree improvement, silviculture, conservation of genetic resources and sustainable forest management, will be discussed. The topics will include: basic principles of quantitative, molecular, population and conservation genetics; genetic variation, differentiation and evolution of populations; reproductive biology; ecophysiological genetics of adaptation; tree improvement concepts, methods and programs; silvicultural practices and genetic resource conservation; discovery and functional analysis of genes; organization and mapping of genomes; markerassisted selection and molecular breeding; and genetic engineering of forest trees. Prerequisite: BIOL 2053 or permission of instructor. Offered every second year. [Notes: This new course will replace FOR4421 Forest-Tree Genetics and Breeding.] [offered through Registrar s warrant] FOR4425 Resource Conservation Genetics (A) This class will examine the application of genetic principles, concepts and biotechnologies in conservation, sustainable management and restoration of natural and managed resources. The topics will include: concepts of genetic resources, genetic biodiversity and other population genetic parameters, demography, conservation, sustainable management, ecological restoration, and minimum viable population size; indicators for population viability; exploration, evaluation, utilization, and conservation of genetic resources; genetic consequences of habitat fragmentation, resource management practices, domestication, climate change, and natural disturbance; and challenges, opportunities and strategies for conservation and sustainable management of genetic resources. Prerequisite: BIOL 2053 or BIOL 2143 or permission of instructor. Offered every second year. [Completes teaching responsibilities of Research Chair]

2 FOR4991 Honours Research Project 6 ch [W] Forestry honours students must complete a research project that is approved by the Faculty and supervised by a Faculty member. This course involves submitting a detailed project report and an oral defense in a seminar-style presentation. Students should consult with a faculty advisor prior to the end of third year to discuss project requirements and potential topics. Note: Minimum CGPA for acceptance is 3.0 [Notes: This new course replaces FOR4992 Individual Project I and FOR5991 Individual Project II]

3 Section B. Changes to course number, title, credit hours, description or prerequisite. FOR 3101 Forest Economics This course applies economic tools to help make informed forestry decisions that will most effectively meet private and social goals. Prerequisite: Some experience with regression analysis. [Change in Number: Was FOR4101. Content is more suitable as 3 rd year; course is currently timetabled as 3 rd year] FOR 3303 Photo-interpretation, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing in Forestry 3 ch (3*L) Provide interpretation of aerial photographs of forested areas for stand and site characterization. Remote sensing products other than aerial photographs, such as digital optical images, thermal infrared, and radar images will be introduced. Basics in digital image processing will be covered to address the conversion of remote sensing images to GIS layers. It is a self-paced, web-based course without scheduled lectures. UNB campus students do labs during scheduled sessions. Labs are self-paced and web-based for Open Access Learning Program students. Le cours est aussi disponible en français. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both FOR 3303 and FOR3313 or FOR4313. [Change in Description: Added Note: ] FOR 3313 Digital Image Processing in Remote Sensing 3 ch To initiate students to the processing of digital images as acquired by Earth s Observation Satellites like LANDSAT-TM, SPOT-HRV and NOAA-AVHRR. Course topics include characteristics of digital images, image displaying, pre-classification processing, image correction, image classification, and spatial image processing and analysis. The course is fully web-based. (The course does not deal with photo-interpretation.) Le cours est aussi disponible en français. Este curso también está disponible en español. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both FOR 3313 and FOR3303. [Change in C/L: Was 3 ch (3C/L) which incorrectly represented an online course] [Change in Number: Was FOR4313. Content is more suitable as 3 rd year; course is currently timetabled as 3 rd year in ENR; leaves option to take advanced remote sensing course(s) in 4 th year.] [Change in Description: Added Note: Students cannot receive credit for both... Added Spanish translation for This course is also available in Spanish ] FOR 4303 Optical, Thermal Infrared and Radar Remote Sensing 3 ch An introduction to remote sensing methodologies for observing the Earth's surface from different vantage points (from the ground, from airplanes, and from space). The course is fully

4 web-based. It allows for a quantitative understanding of optical, thermal infrared, and radar images as acquired by Earth s observation satellites like LANDSAT-TM, SPOT-HRV, NOAA- AVHRR and RADARSAT. Remote sensing applications are taken from the fields of forestry, agriculture, geology, oceanography, hydrology, and environmental studies. It does not deal with photo-interpretation. The course is recommended for students intending to do a forestry senior thesis in remote sensing. Le cours est aussi disponible en français. [Change in C/L: Was 3 ch (3C/L) which incorrectly represented an online course] FOR 4412 Methods in Forest Regeneration (A) Practical methods of forest regeneration and establishment will be presented based on North American and international experiences. Topics cover stand intervention promoting establishment of natural regeneration from seeds and by vegetative means, seed collection and handling, production of planting stock in forest nurseries, site preparation treatments, planting methods, and care for newly established forests. Prerequisites: FOR2416 and FOR2435, or permission of instructor. [Change in Title from Forest Nursery Practices (A) ] [Change in Description: Topic is expanded to include many aspects of forest regeneration; previous concentration on seedling production in forest nurseries is reduced] [offered through Registrar s warrant] FOR 4911 Directed Studies in Forestry 4 ch With approval of the Faculty, a student may carry on directed studies of specific problems or areas in forestry. [Change in credit hours from 3 to 4, as per request from Registrar s Office] FOR 5973 International Forest Studies 3 ch This course focuses on the biophysical, historical, social and economic factors influencing forest management in a region outside of Canada. The purpose of the course is to better understand forest management practices within the Canadian context by gaining an understanding of how these factors influence forest management in a region outside of Canada. A 10 to 14-day field trip to the region is required. Prominent forestry professionals from across Canada will join with the students. Each year a new region is selected. Students will be charged for travel costs associated with this course. Limited enrolment. [Change in Number: Was FOR4983. Now re-assigned its previous course number, FOR5973, so that it can be taken for credit by graduate students. ]

5 Section C. Deletions. FOR 2265 Computer Programming for Forestry 3 ch (3L) Introduces object-oriented programming using VB.NET and forestry applications. Previous programming experience not assumed. Prerequisite: FOR 1001, or permission of instructor. [Replaced by CS1003, Computer Applications minor] FOR 2936 Forest Hydrometeorology 3 ch (2C 3L) Introduces principles of forest hydrometeorology. Topics include energy transfer, radiation laws, energy balance, wind, evaporation, precipitation, climatology, snow cover and snow melt processes, the hydrological cycle and water balance, surface runoff, flow routing, and other atmosphere-land surface processes. Scales from local to regional, or from the individual to stand/population levels, are covered. Includes introduction of systems and modelling tools available at UNB, including ArcView GIS, LanDSET, and the Energy Balance Model. [Replaced by ENR 1532 Introduction to Hydrometeorology Systems ] FOR 4005 Social Values in Forest Management Introduces techniques of consensus building, problem formulation and hypothesis formulation used to integrate complex and conflicting value demands. Recognizes the different ethical approaches and their implications in land-use planning. Introduces students to the policy process and to evaluation of socioeconomic performance. [Replaced by ENR 1004 Social and Cultural Systems] FOR 4101 Forest Economics This course applies economic tools to help make informed forestry decisions that will most effectively meet private and social goals. Prerequisite: Some experience with regression analysis. [Renamed to FOR3101] FOR 4285 GIS in Forestry III 4 ch (1C/3L) You'll finish the course with ArcInfo skills, including accessing and manipulating large databases, integrating digital imagery and GPS observations, digitizing features and AML scripting. You'll experience ArcInfo's command line syntax, as well as its graphical user interface in the ArcGIS suite. Prerequisite: CS 1003 or equivalent, FOR [Replaced by FOR2286]

6 FOR 4313 Digital Image Processing in Remote Sensing 3 ch (3C 3L) To initiate students to the processing of digital images as acquired by Earth s Observation Satellites like LANDSAT-TM, SPOT-HRV and NOAA-AVHRR. Course topics include characteristics of digital images, image displaying, pre-classification processing, image correction, image classification, and spatial image processing and analysis. The course is fully web-based. It does not deal with photo-interpretation. Le cours est aussi disponible en français. [Renamed to FOR4313] FOR 4411 Seed Production of Conifers 3 ch (2C 3L) Development of reproductive structures, pollination, fertilization, embryogeny and seed formation in conifers. Factors affecting periodicity of seed production, assessment of potential seed production, quantitative aspects of seed production, and measures of seed quality. Prerequisite: FOR 2420 or permission of instructor. [Not offered during the last 5 years. ] FOR 4421 Forest-Tree Genetics and Breeding 3 ch (2C 3L) Introduction to the principles of variation and inheritance, and the development of breeding programs integrated with silviculture. [Replaced by FOR3425 Forest Tree Genetics and Genomics] FOR 4582 Fire Effects 2 ch (2C) An advanced course dealing with the effects of fire, and the implications of these effects for landscape management. Prerequisites: FOR 3005, 3445, 4586, or permission of instructor. [Not offered during the last 5 years. ] FOR 4657 Wildlife Management Practices Detailed study of current wildlife management practices. Emphasizes case histories and analysis of objectives, underlying assumptions, policies, and structure of wildlife management programs. Prerequisites: Substantial completion of Year 3, BScF, or permission of instructor. [Not offered during the last 5 years. ] FOR 4983 International Forest Studies 3 ch This course focuses on the biophysical, historical, social and economic factors influencing forest management in a region outside of Canada. The purpose of the course is to better understand forest management practices within the Canadian context by gaining an understanding of how these factors influence forest management in a region outside of Canada. A 10 to 14-day field trip to the region is required. Prominent forestry professionals from across Canada will join with the students. Each year a new region is selected. Students will be charged for travel costs associated with this course. Limited enrolment.

7 [Renamed to FOR5983] FOR 4992 Individual Project I 3 ch To introduce students to research/problem solving, use of literature, the library; and to require a written project proposal and oral presentation of such by end of term. This course is a necessary prerequisite, to be followed immediately by FOR 5991 in the subsequent term. [Replaced by FOR4991 Honours Research Project ] FOR 5991 Individual Project II 3 ch Conduct a research or problem-solving exercise that was proposed in FOR To include a written report and oral presentation at the end of term, and other requirements during the term. [Replaced by FOR4991 Honours Research Project ]

8 Section D. Changes to regulations and programmes. Regulations 2. Students must consult with the Assistant Dean, or other faculty as appropriate, to receive advice on course selection. Students may only register for 22 or more credit hours in a semester if they have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the previous assessment period and obtain permission from the Assistant Dean. [Previously A full course load is normally 15 credit hours Students may only register for >=18 credit hours.. Change based on current student advising which uses course maps to indicate recommended courses and credit hours per term. For years 1 and 2, up to 20 credit hours per term are recommended.] Honours Program Students intending to take the Honours Program must declare their intent to the Assistant Dean prior to the end of the third year of their program and have a CGPA of at least 3.0. All students in the Honours Program are required to complete FOR4991 Honours Research Project. To graduate in Honours, students must meet certain minimum standards in the course work beyond second year. 1. Maintain a CGPA of at least Achieve a minimum grade of B- in FOR4991 Forest Environment Minor: The Forest Environment Minor is a formal way to receive recognition for completing a concentrated, introductory study on forestry issues, forest measurements, forest ecology, social values and policy, and forest management. It is available to students in all degree programs. It prepares students for an awareness of the multiple values that forests provide to society, as well as the processes that conserve and sustain the use of forests for habitat and biological diversity. The Minor requires 24 credit hours (approximately 8 courses) of approved courses as listed below. Required: FOR1001 FOR2006 ENR1004 Introduction to Forestry Forest Dynamics and Management Social and Cultural Systems Choose one of:

9 FOR2425 FOR4545 Autecology of Forest Vegetation Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management The remaining credit hours of courses can be selected from the following recommended list. Students should contact the Assistant Dean before selecting additional courses for the Minor. FE3113 FOR2425 FOR2432 FOR2505 FOR3005 FOR3006 FOR3101 FOR3445 FOR3456 FOR4013 FOR4412 FOR4466 FOR4545 FOR4625 Introduction to Forest Wildlife Ecology Autecology of Forest Vegetation Forest Inventory and Growth Soils for Plant Growth Silviculture And Stand Intervention Design Forest Management Forest Economics Forest Ecology: Populations and Communities Water and Fire Management Basic Woodlot Management Methods in Forest Regeneration Advanced Studies in Forest Plants and Their Environment Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management Integrated Mgmt of Insects and Fungi