This major is administered by the Forestry Discipline.
NOTE: Enrollment cap is in effect for this option. Consult the forestry coordinator for advising information and application criteria.
Program Learning Outcomes
As a graduate of the Forestry: Ecosystem Restoration and Management Option, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate broad knowledge of forest ecology and biology by:
- identifying tree species and associated basic silvics of Lake States tree species, and
- applying basic principles of forest ecology
- Complete forest measurement activities common to professional foresters by:
- interpreting maps and legal descriptions, and
- identifying data collection methods and analyses appropriate to specific situations
- Develop sound forest management strategies by:
- proposing silviculturally sound techniques to manage forests, and
- using principles of forest finance and financial calculations within the forest decision-making context
- Complete and present a forestry capstone project by:
- preparing and presenting (written and orally) a sound, option-specific management plan that demonstrates a broad understanding of restoration of terrestrial and aquatic systems and land management decision-making based on ecologic, social and economic factors; and
- demonstrating the ability to write and speak in a professional, technically competent manner
- Develop confidence in the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform as a professional in your chosen option within the Forestry Program
Consists of 103-108 credits.
Note: Required courses marked ** below have Math prerequisites. Depending on your placement score, additional courses may be required.
