Courses

Study of the literature and cinema of First Nations, Inuit and Métis creators working in French and in Francophone spaces in Canada. Recommendation: One of FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329 and one of FREN 225, FREN 402.

Principles of microeconomics and their applications in forestry and land and food systems. The basic concept of the economy to focus on private and social decision making related to the use of land, especially in agriculture, forestry, and conservation. Credit will be granted for only one of FRST 101, ECON 101, or LFS 101. [3-0-1] Equivalency: LFS101, ECON101

The structure, diversity and development of trees and other plants, with emphasis on the angiosperms. Credit will be granted for only one of NRES 200 or FRST 200. [3-2-0] Prerequisite: BIOL 121. Equivalency: NRES 200

The functional biology of trees and other forest plants in their environment, with an emphasis on gymnosperms. Credit will be granted for only one of NRES 210 or FRST 210. [3-2-0] Prerequisite: One of FRST 200, NRES 200. Equivalency: NRES 210.

Population genetics and conservation of genetic resources; principles of genetics and their application to forestry. [2-2]

Forests can provide natural solutions to climate change and social well-being through innovative management and restoration including protection of mother trees and soils, carbon and conservation financing, and emergence of value-added industries. For students without strong science backgrounds. Not available for credit to Faculty of Forestry students. [3-0-0]

Concepts of disturbance ecology with special reference to insects and diseases in the forests of British Columbia; forest health problems in the biogeoclImatic zones of BC; present management strategies and future potentials in a scenario of climate change. [3-3-0] Prerequisite: One of FRST 210, NRES 210 and one of FRST 211, NRES 211.

Practical problem solving of economic issues related to forestry and conservation, touching on investment analysis, capital budgeting, non-timber economics, ecosystem services, and forest certification. Completion of FRST 232 or NRES 232 or intermediate knowledge of MS Excel essential. [2-3-0] Prerequisite: One of ECON 101, FRST 101.

Field study concentrating on outdoor skills, forest measurements, site diagnosis, and an integrated overview of the ecological, social and economic basis for forest management. Fees will be assessed to meet expenses. Credit will be granted for only one of FRST_V 350 or 351. Prerequisite: FRST_V 211 or NRES_V 211; FRST_V 201 or NRES_V 201.

Community forests and community forestry throughout the world, with special attention to participation by aboriginal peoples; emphasis is on forms of governance, public participation, and adaptive learning. [3-0-0]

Effects of forest management activities on fish and aquatic ecosystems. [3-2-0] Prerequisite: Third- or fourth-year standing in Forestry, Science, Applied Science or Applied Biology.

Role of climate and climate change in the population dynamics, outbreak potentials and resultant impacts to forest ecosystems associated with herbivorous forest insects. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of FRST 307, APBI 327, BIOL 327.

The development, implementation, and analysis of forest policy. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Third- or fourth-year standing.

The socio-economic, biological and technological aspects of forestry within the international frame, in both the developed and developing world. Regional studies and the role of national and international agencies. [2-2-0]

Methodologies for visual analysis, perceptions, planning & management of urban, natural and working landscapes, and implications for sustainable land-use management & community engagement. Credit will be granted for only one of FRST 490 or FRST 551. [2-2] Prerequisite: Third-year standing. Equivalency: LARC542

Principles, problems, and practices of managing natural habitats for biological diversity; current issues in biological diversity important to researchers, policymakers, and the general public. [2-2-0]. Prerequisite: One of FRST_V 201, NRES_V 201 and FRST_V 395.

Role of climate and climate change in the population dynamics, outbreak potentials and resultant impacts to forest ecosystems associated with herbivorous forest insects.

Applying economics to forest and forestland management, including analysis of how government policies and market designs affect forest management outcomes.

Linear, nonlinear, and generalized linear models, including mixed effects versions of each. Examples include applications to forests and other natural environments. Prerequisite: FRST_V 430 or FRST_V 509

Advanced geospatial technologies are examined and applied to pressing management issues.

Analysis, perception, planning of landscapes, and integration of social acceptability with sustainability. Credit will be granted for only one of FRST_V 490 or FRST_V 551. Equivalency: LARC_V 542.

Design and implementation of site-level plans that integrate ecological, social, and economic components: silviculture, forest operations, and forest health.