Topics that are discussed include the laws affecting forest management, methods of harvesting wood from forests, fire and insect management, the effects of disturbances on stream flow and nutriet cycling, and the challenges of developing management plans for national forests. Plants and Civilization. Acquaints students with the origin, structure, development and functions of plant cells, tissues and organs. Studies form, structure, classification and significance of algae and bryophytes. Writing in Botany.
Students practice scientific writing skills, especially as they pertain to plant biology.
Students desiring to meet their W3 requirement in this way must first obtain permission of the instructor teaching the 3-4 hour course. This writing course must be taken concurrently with the other course. Remote Sensing of the Environment. Acquaints students with the theory and analysis of satellite and aircraft remote sensing of the Earth s environment. Emphasizes applications to terrestrial ecosystems, particularly vegetation.