F. Characteristics and role of fire in forest ecosystems. Major topics covered include fuels, fire weather, fire behavior, fire danger rating systems, fire control, and prescribed burning. Nonmajor graduate credit. Four courses in physical or biological sciences or engineering. Hydrobiogeomorphic approach to the transport of water and materials in watersheds.
Laboratory emphasizes field investigation of watershed-scale processes.
Nonmajor graduate credit. A course in general biology. The physical and biological phenomena associated with water quality, quantity, and timing in natural and managed non-urban watersheds. Landscape management impacts and best management practices are used as examples. Field project includes developing a watershed management plan.