NR 22, Forest Protection
Syllabus for Spring 2016
Lecture Wednesday Evening 6:00-8:50 PM
3 Units Credit
Instructor: Matthew Brown
Office Hours: TTh 9:00, others by arrangement
Email:
Phone: (559)638-0600 x3275
Course Description
This course will cover major forest disease and insect problems, with an emphasis on their recognition and management. It will also include wildland fire prevention and management.
Course Objectives
In the process of completing this course, students will be introduced to numerous forest pest characteristics and strategies that are common in ecosystem management to identify, monitor and treat pests and diseases that affect the productivity of trees.
The course of study will include: Identification of forest diseases including fungi, bacteria and viruses; Identification of forest insect pests;
Analysis of case studies regarding disease/pests and management strategies; Mechanisms and genetics of biological resistance to diseases; and, Interaction among the various organisms sharing woody plant hosts.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course students will be able to explain basic forest health concepts, such as the characteristics of a healthy forest and the possible causes of forest health problems. Students will be able to prescribe management treatments for major forest disease and insect problems. Students will also be able to explain the basics of wildland fire prevention and management in relation to forest protection.
Text Book
Recommended Edmonds, R., Agee, J., & Gara, R.. Forest Health and Protection, 2 ed. Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc., 2011 ISBN10: 1-57766-6, ISBN 13: 978-1-57766-652-3
Lecture Topics
1. The Concept of Forest Health2. Fire Ecology and Fire Regime
3. Organizing for Fire Management
4. Fire Strategies for Forest Health
5. Wind and Forest Health
6. Abiotic and Animal-Caused Injuries
7. Introduction to Diseases
8. Disease-Causing Organisms
9. Nursery Diseases and Mycorrhizae
10. Root Diseases
11. Foliage Disease and Rusts
12. Stem and Branch Diseases
13. Management of Forest Diseases and Deterioration of Wood Products
14. Introduction to Forest Entomology
15. Principles of Forest Insect Management
16. Insect Defoliators
17. Bark and Ambrosia Beetles and Their Management
18. Wood Products Insects
Attendance
You should come to every class, and be in there on time. Arrival after roll is taken will be considered as a tardy. Two tardies will count as one absence. The success of this or any other course depends on the presence and active participation of each student. It is the responsibility of the student to check on class meeting changes for the following week if a class session is missed. Contact the instructor in the event of an absence.
The responsibility to drop the course for any reason, including lack of attendance, lies with the student.
Reedley College Policies
To receive a grade for this course, students must complete all assigned work. Cheating or plagiarism will result in removal from class and you will receive an “F”. Be courteous to everyone in class.
If you have a verified need for an academic accommodation or materials in alternate media (i.e., Braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, please contact me as soon as possible.
No use of cell phones is allowed in class. No use of tobacco products is allowed in class or during laboratory and field trip exercises.
Grades
Quizzes 10%
Examination I 15%
Examination II 15%
Final Exam 20%
Written Assignments 10%
Presentations 20%
Class Participation 10%
100%
Cumulative course grade will be based upon the following
A 90 – 100%
B 80 – 89
C 70 – 79
D 50 – 69
F 49 or less
Assignments must be made up within one week but 10% may be deducted.
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