FO 8443 (Section 501) International Forest Resources and Trade Department of Forestry--Mississippi State University Fall

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1 FO 8443 (Section 501) International Forest Resources and Trade Department of Forestry--Mississippi State University Fall Instructor: Donald L. Grebner 329 Thompson Hall Office Phone: Office Hours: 3:00 pm 4:00 am Wednesday using Blackboard Collaborate (Don t hesitate to contact me at those times or set up an appointment for other times.) Course Objective: The student will identify world trade patterns in forest products, the role of private and government organizations in forestry, and the potential contribution of forest resources to economic development. Industrial forestry and community forestry will be compared as models for long-term sustained economic growth. In this course the student will develop skills in large scale forestry project planning. The interrelationships between society and the forest resource base will be described. Lectures: Text: Weekly Power Point presentations with a voice overlay Handouts; Optional text*: Grebner, D.L., Bettinger, P., and J. Siry Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources. Academic Press, New York, United States. 496 pp. *Although this book is an overview text, it was broadly written within an international context. Some chapters will match up well with the stated lecture topic, others will be of marginal interest. It will add to the exposure aspect of the course. Prerequisites: None Grading: For FO 8443, the grades will be based on a midterm exam (Week 7), final exam (Exam week), term paper (Week 15), presentation, topic essays (due various weeks), and class participation. Final grades will be distributed as follows: Topic Essays 20% Midterm exam 15% Final exam 15%

2 Term Paper 20% Classroom Presentation 20% Participation 10% Topic Essays Short essays of 3 to 5 pages will be written by every student after each topic theme. Students will have to explore some aspect of the topic theme and review additional sources of information not incorporated into the lectures. In addition, bullet list will be developed and discussed with fellow students in short discussion sessions in class. Essay format will be double spaced and the citation format will follow standards found in Forest Science. This website has some useful information: Term Paper Requirements Date Due Topic title 9/15/17 Abstract with 15 citations 10/13/17 Final Paper 11/27/17 The final term paper must have between 15 and 20 pages of text. This does not include tables or other graphical devices to enhance your discussion. I accept a wide range of topics as long as it has an international aspect. In addition, to the formatting requirements listed above for the topic essay assignments, a title page, and table of contents is required. Participation Requirement: Given the online nature of this course, active participation on the course s discussion board is critical to a successful experience in this class. During each theme topic, a discussion board prompt will be provided and students will be required to generate a relevant issue related what is being discussed and provide two responses to other student comments and questions. Responses will be evaluated on their level of seriousness to addressing the question at hand. Persons with Disabilities: If you have a disability and desire any assistance devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in the lecture (including examinations) associated with this course, please contact me in room 329 Thompson Hall, or call during normal business hours, as soon as possible to discuss the necessary accommodations. This course adheres to the Mississippi State University Operating Policy and Procedure (OP : Students with Disabilities). Academic Misconduct: This course will adhere to the Mississippi State University Academic Operating Policy and Procedure (AOP 12.07) as it pertains to Student Honor Code Policy. 3

3 FO 8443 (Section 501) LECTURE TOPIC SCHEDULE I. Introduction Week 1: Class 1: Introduction II. World Forest Classification and Assessment Week 2: Class 2: Forest Classification and Assessment Class 3: Forest Classification and Assessment ; Grebner et al. (2013) Chapters 1 & 2. III. Dynamics of Deforestation Week 3: Class 4: Dynamics of Deforestation Class 5: Dynamics of Deforestation ; Grebner et al. (2013) Chapters 1 & 2. Topic Essay: World Forest Assessment due Thursday (8/31) by 11:59 pm. IV. Forests, Economic Development, and Regional Growth Week 4: Class 6: Forests and Development Class 7: Forests and Development ; Week 5: Class 8: Agroforestry and Community Forestry Systems Class 9: Regional Growth Topic Essay: Deforestation due Friday (9/15) by 11:59 pm. V. Forestry in Developed Countries Week 6: Class 10: Class 11: Country Profile: Poland Country Profile: New Zealand 4

4 ; Grebner et al. (2013) Chapters 2. Week 7: Class 12: Country Profile: Sweden Class 13: Country Profile: China ; Grebner et al. (2013) Chapter 2 Week 8: Class 14: Mid-Term Exam Topic Essay: Forests, Economic Development, and Regional Growth due Thursday (10/5) by 11:59 pm VI. Forestry in Developing Countries Week 9: Class 15: Country Profile: Pakistan Class 16: Country Profile: Nepal Week 10: Class 17: Country Profile: Brazil Class 18: Country Profile: Philippines ; Grebner et al. (2013) Chapter 2 Week 11: Class 19: Country Profile: India Class 20: Country Profile: Costa Rica ; Grebner et al. (2013) Chapter 2 Topic Essay: Forestry in Developed Countries profile due Tuesday (10/24) by 11:59 pm. VII. International Trade of Forest Resources Week 12: Class 21: Basics of Trade Class 22: World Patterns and Trade Flows in Forest Products Trade Week 13: Class 23: Trade Restrictions 5

5 VIII. Student Presentations (Topics Various) Week 13: Class 24: Student Presentations Topic Essay: Forestry in Developing Countries profile due Thursday (11/9) by 11:59 pm. Week 14: Class 25: Class 26: Reading: Student Presentations Student Presentations Handouts Week 15: Class 27: No Class (Thanksgiving Holiday) Class 28: No Class (Thanksgiving Holiday) Topic Essay: International Trade due Tuesday (11/21) by 11:59 pm. Week 16: Class 29: Review Exam Week: 11/29: Paper Due at 11:59 p.m. 12/1-7: Final Exam Week 6