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The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for additional information.

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FOR 420  Forestry Field Studies

Description:
Ecological and silvicultural assessments and planning for multiple uses of forest lands. Forest management concepts including soils, biometry, harvesting and protection.
Effective Dates:
SS98 - FS99


FOR 420  Forestry Field Studies

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3
Prerequisite:
FOR 306 and FOR 406
Restrictions:
Open only to juniors or seniors in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Description:
Ecological and silvicultural assessments and planning for multiple uses of forest lands. Forest management concepts including soils, biometry, harvesting and protection.
Effective Dates:
SS00 - US13


FOR 420  Forestry Field Studies

Semester:
Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3
Prerequisite:
FOR 204 and FOR 222 and FOR 404 and FOR 406 and CSS 210
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Description:
Integration of tree biology, forest ecology, soil science, silviculture, forest mapping and inventory methods in a variety of forest ecosystems in Michigan. Quantitative and qualitative assessments of forests, defining silvicultural alternatives and executing a stand management plan. Field trips required.
Effective Dates:
FS13 - SS22


FOR 420  Forestry Field Studies

Semester:
Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3
Prerequisite:
FOR 204 and FOR 222 and FOR 340 and FOR 406 and CSS 210
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Description:
Integration of tree biology, forest ecology, soil science, silviculture, forest mapping and inventory methods in a variety of forest ecosystems in Michigan. Quantitative and qualitative assessments of forests, defining silvicultural alternatives and executing a stand management plan. Field trips required.
Effective Dates:
US22 - Open