FNR 101 Natural Resources Management and Society (3) GEB F.2.
Integrated development, utilization and management of the nation's and world's natural resources for the continuous benefit of humankind and the conservation of the resources. Discussion of natural resources management practices and technologies which may provide a more flexible range of societal benefits for the wise use of our natural resources. 3 lectures.
FNR 112 Parks and Outdoor Recreation (3)
Introduction to national, state, county, city and private park systems. History, philosophy, policy and principles of the formation, administration and functioning of wildland recreational units at the park, county, regional, national, and international levels. 3 lectures.
FNR 140 Career Development and Planning in Natural Resources Management (1) (CR/NC)
Analysis and development of career goals in natural resources. Acquainting students with potential career options and assisting them in planning and implementation phases of an academic career program at Cal Poly. Credit/No Credit grading. 1 activity. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
FNR 201 Forest Resources (3) GEB F.2.
Fundamentals of forestry including basic silviculture, forest protection, measurement and policy. Integrated resource management of forest lands for water production, forage, recreation, wildlife, and timber. 3 lectures.
FNR 202 Environmental Management (3) GEB F.2.
Environmental management as a process within functioning societies seeking a harmonious balance between human activities and intrinsic behavior of the natural environment. Major components of the natural environment and the political and social activities that impact that environment. 3 lectures.
FNR 203 Resource Law Enforcement (3)
Law enforcement applied to natural resource conservation on public and private lands. Examination of state and federal laws related to fish and wildlife management. Problems associated with implementation of resource laws examined. 3 lectures.
FNR 204 Resource Fire Control (2)
Basic fire control techniques used on various wildland fuels. Elementary fire physics, fuels, weather, fire behavior, line construction, mop-up, fire line safety, and fire organization. Meets basic fire fighter certification requirements for U.S. Forest Service and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory.
FNR 208 Dendrology (4)
Identification, classification, silvical characteristics, distribution, environmental requirements and economic importance of trees and shrubs in parks, forest and wildlife areas of the United States. Emphasis on Pacific Coast species. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BOT 121 or BIO 152.
FNR 220 Forest Resources Enterprise Project (1-4) (CR/NC)
Selection and completion of a forest management/production project under faculty supervision. Project participation is voluntary and subject to approval by the department head and the Cal Poly Foundation. Degree credit limited to 8 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: FNR 201 or equivalent.
FNR 250 Survey and Management of Mediterranean Ecosystems (2)
Woody vegetation found in worldwide Mediterranean ecosystems. Distribution, historical development and use of these ecosystems. Fire influences and fire management problems. Animal use and other management problems. 2 lectures.
FNR 290 Intercollegiate Forestry Activities (1) (CR-NC)
Beginning through advanced skills in the event areas of college forestry activities. Instruction in use of specialized equipment and safety. Minimum of 4 hours of laboratory per week. Total credit limited to 8 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to those qualified to compete in intercollegiate forestry activities and consent of instructor.