FNR 500 Individual Study (1-3)
Advanced independent study planned and completed under the direction of a member of the department faculty. Open only to graduate students who have demonstrated ability to do independent work. Total credit limited to 4 units. Prereq-uisite: Graduate standing and consent of department head.
FNR 502 Resource Conservation (3)
Conservation, planning and administration for broad treatment of land, water, mineral, forest, range, and wildlife resources. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
FNR 503 Tropical Forest Ecosystem Management (3)
Tropical forest ecosystem classification, function and limitations. Applied tropical forest management systems; tropical problems, management, and political strategies; over-grazing and desertification; overcutting and fuelwood shortages. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent or instructor.
FNR 504 Agroforestry Systems (2)
Principles and practical applications of tree crop systems which are managed to provide fuel, fiber, fodder, and food. Tree crop identification and tree product uses. Plantation design, establishment, and cultural practices. Soil management. Integration of forest, and range management practices and values. Special applications to tropical forest ecosystems. 2 lectures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
FNR 506 World Forestry in Social Context (2)
Problems in design and implementation of technical assistance projects. How social elements impact technical aspects of development programs. Social forestry, community development and extension techniques to coordinate social and technical aspects of development. International development aspects of social forestry. 2 lectures. Prerequisite: FNR 504 or consent of instructor.
FNR 521 Natural Resources Management for Educators (3)
Philosophy (theoretical and applied) of natural resource management strategies functioning in today's environment. Ecological principles applicable to specific resource components as they relate to the present perception of today's resource base, use demands and projected utilization. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
FNR 570 Selected Topics in Forest Resources (1-3)
Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 9 units. 1-3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
FNR 571 Selected Topics in Forest Resources Laboratory (1-3)
Directed group laboratory of selected topics for advanced students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 9 units. 1-3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
FNR 581 Graduate Seminar in Forest Resources (3)
Group study of selected developments, trends and problems in the field of forest and natural resources. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
FNR 599 Thesis (1-9)
Individual research in forest or natural resources management under the general supervision of faculty, leading to a graduate thesis. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.