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Forest Wildlife Management
Your Curriculum • Your Career
Bachelor of Science in Forestry - Forest Wildlife Management
Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture
Stephen F. Austin State University
Table of Contents:
Introduction 3
Freshman and Sophomore Year 9
Junior Year 21
Senior Year 35
Student Organizations 49
Careers 57
Glossary 62
Contents
The SFA lumberjack located in the top right corner of course
descriptions signifies the class is a part of ATCOFA’s core
coursework for all forestry majors.
Introduction 3
Letter from the Dean 3
ATCOFA Organizational Chart 5
Degree Plan 7
Freshman and Sophomore Years 9
FOR 111 Introduction to Forestry 11
FOR 152 Introduction to Wildlife Management 12
FOR 205 Forest Biometrics I 13
FOR 209 Forest Ecology 14
FOR 219 Dendrology 15
GIS 224 Introduction to Spatial Science 16
FOR 240 Wood Science 17
FOR 251 Introduction to Recreation and Human Dimensions 18
FOR 255 Vertebrate Natural History 19
Junior Year 21
FOR 305 Wildlife Techniques 23
FOR 310 Field Silviculture 24
FOR 313 Forest Insects and Diseases 25
FOR 323 Land Measurement 26
FOR 325 Timber Cruising 27
FOR 329 Harvesting and Processing 28
FOR 335 Non-Timber Resource Management 29
FOR 336 Wildlife Field Techniques 30
FOR 337 Introduction to Fire Management 31
FOR 347 Silviculture 32
FOR 348 Natural Resource Policy 33
FOR 349 Principles of Forest Soils 34
Senior Year 35
FOR 406 Wildlife Population Ecology 37
FOR 409 Forest Hydrology 38
FOR 435 Forest Economics 39
FOR 441 Ecology, Management and Harvesting of White-Tailed Deer 40
FOR 450 Forest Wildlife Habitat Management 41
FOR 454 Non-game Wildlife Ecology 42
FOR 455 Wetland Wildlife Management 43
FOR 458 Forest Resource Management 44
FOR 464 Contemporary Problems in Forestry 45
FOR 466 Urban Wildlife Management 46
FOR 475 GIS Applications in Wildlife Management 47
FOR 486 Mammalogy 48
Student Organizations 49
The Wildlife Society 51
Student Association of Spatial Scientists 52
Student Chapter of the Association for Fire Ecology 52
Student Society of Arboriculture 53
Society of American Foresters 53
SFA Student Chapter Ducks Unlimited 54
Sylvans Forestry Club 54
Student Chapter of the National Association of Interpretation 55
Xi Sigma Pi 55
Other Student Organizations 56
Careers 57
Chelsea Lopez: Weyerhaeuser, North Louisiana Red River Office 59
Lynden Wood: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Whitney and Aquilla Lakes 59
Mia Brown: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Caddo Lake State Park 60
Chance Kimbrough: Advanced Ecology, Ltd. 60
Jocelyn Howell: USDA Forest Service, Davy Crockett National Forest 61
Timothy Siegmund: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 61
Glossary 62
From the Dean
The Forest Wildlife Management major is an outstanding choice
for many reasons:
T he curriculum meets the educational requirements to
make you eligible for certification as a professional wildlife
biologist by the Wildlife Society. Certification enhances your
professional credentials and is considered for employment
with some federal and state wildlife agencies;
Your Bachelor of Science is fully accredited by the Society
of American Foresters. When you graduate, you will be a
professional forester with specialized training and expertise
in wildlife management;
our training and expertise as a Wildlife Management major
Y
will provide you with excellent career opportunities in wildlife
management fields. See some of the careers of alumni that
are highlighted in Section 6;
Graduate school options are excellent in this field. Be sure to
consider these options, and, while you’re an undergraduate,
ask faculty members about potential financial support for
graduate school through research or teaching assistantships;
and
Wildlife faculty members at SFA have outstanding reputations
in teaching, research and outreach. They have many
projects you may have opportunities to become involved in,
and some of these projects have potential for part-time or
summer employment.
Finally, I strongly encourage you to become involved in student
organizations that are directly affiliated with our College.
Examples include the Student Chapter The Wildlife Society, the
Student Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, the Texas Trophy Hunters
Association, the Society of American Foresters, Sylvans and other
organizations, some of which are highlighted in Section 4. The
phrase “It’s not what you know, but who you know” should be re-
stated as “It’s not what you know, but who knows you.” Let fellow
students, our faculty and our professional staff get to know you by
being active in student organizations.
The faculty and I look forward to working with you during your
student career at SFA, and we hope this Curriculum Guide will
help keep you oriented toward the goal of graduation. I look
forward to shaking your hand as you walk across the stage to
receive your Bachelor of Science, and I hope you’ll come to see
me if I can help you before or after graduation.
Congratulations on your choice of an outstanding major!
Dr. Hans Williams,
Interim Dean, ATCOFA 3
Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture
Hans Williams
Interim Dean
(936)468-2313
hwilliams@sfasu.edu
Brandy Bishop Mary Ramos Matthew McBroom Joyce Hildebrand Jeff Williams Jon Gauntt
Academic Advisor Graduate Coordinator Interim Associate Dean Assistant to the Dean Technology Coordinator Asst. Systems Admin.
(936) 468-2940 (936) 468-1365 (936) 468-2469 (936) 468-3304 (936) 468-1310 (936) 468-6295
BBishop@sfasu.edu mramos@sfasu.edu mcbroommatth@sfasu.edu rjhildebrand@sfasu.edu jmwilliams@sfasu.edu gaunttjw@sfasu.edu
Kara Goodson
Academic Advisor Division of Department of
Forestry
(936) 468-2351 Environmental Science Agriculture
holmesmm1@sfasu.edu
Forestry, wildlife and spatial science Joey Bray
Kenneth Farrish Pineywoods
programs are administered by the Interim Chair
Director Conservation Center
interim dean, Hans Williams and the (936) 468-2331 (936) 468-3705
interim associate dean, Matthew McBroom kfarrish@sfasu.edu jbray@sfasu.edu
Teresa (Tish) Bell
Accounting Clerk III
(936) 468-2680 forestry.sfasu.edu environmental.sfasu.edu ag.sfasu.edu
belltd@sfasu.edu
National Center for
Comprehensive teaching, Comprehensive teaching, Comprehensive teaching,
research, and outreach programs research and outreach programs research and outreach programs SFA Gardens Pharmaceutical Crops
in forestry and wildlife sciences in environmental science in agriculture Mast Arboretum • Ruby Mize Azalea Garden
Sarah Fuller • Gayla Mize Garden Shiyou Li
Outreach Coordinator • Pineywoods Native Plant Center Director
Academic Programs Academic Programs Academic Programs
(936) 468-1185 • SFA Recreational Trails & Gardens
(936) 468-2071
fullersa@sfasu.edu lis@sfasu.edu
Bachelor of Science in forestry Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Science in Dave Creech
with majors in: environmental science with agriculture with majors in: Director
• forest management specialization tracks in: • agricultural business (936) 468-4343 forestry.sfasu.edu/ncpc
• forest wildlife management • land and water resources • agricultural development dcreech@sfasu.edu
Ricky Luna • general forestry • environmental planning and • agricultural engineering
Support Services Coord. management technology arboretum.sfasu.edu
(936) 468-2456 Master of Science in forestry • animal science
lunarl@sfasu.edu Master of Science in resource Master of Science in • animal science, equine
interpretation environmental science, a emphasis
Master of Forestry collaborative program with • animal science, pre-vet
the University of Texas Health • horticulture Soil, Plant, and Water
Christen Myles Doctor of Philosophy in forestry Science Center at Tyler • horticulture, turfgrass Analysis Laboratory
Administrative Asst. emphasis
(936) 468-3301 Bachelor of Science in spatial • poultry science Leon Young
mylescj@sfasu.edu science with emphasis fields in: Director
• natural resources Master of Science in agriculture (936) 468-4544
• surveying lyoung@sfasu.edu
Beverly Smith
ag.sfasu.edu
Accountant I
(936) 468-2154
bhsmith@sfasu.edu
University Mission Statement:
Stephen F. Austin State University is a comprehensive institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative work, and
service. Through the personal attention of our faculty and staff, we engage our students in a learner-centered environment and offer opportunities to
prepare for the challenges of living in the global community.
College Mission Statement:
The Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture will:
• maintain excellence in teaching, research and outreach;
www.atcofa.sfasu.edu
• enhance the health and vitality of the environment through sustainable management, conservation, and protection of our forests and natural
www.facebook.com/atcofa resources; and
• enhance the production and economic viability of agricultural commodities.
@ATCOFA
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Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture
Hans Williams
Interim Dean
Kara Goodson Brandy Bishop Mary Ramos Matthew McBroom Joyce Hildebrand Jeff Williams Jon Gauntt
Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Graduate Coordinator Interim Associate Dean Assistant to the Dean Technology Coord. Asst. Systems Admin.
Division of Department of Piney Woods
Forestry
Environmental Science Agriculture Conservation Center
Teresa (Tish) Bell Chris Comer Kenneth Farrish Kenneth Farrish Joey Bray Paul Williams
Accounting Clerk III Professor Arnold Professor Director Interim Department Chair
Maintenance
Sarah Fuller I-Kuai Hung Rebecca Kidd Sheryll Jerez Jared Barnes Cynthia Baize
Outreach Coordinator Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor SFA Gardens National Center for
Assistant Professor Secretary
Pharmaceutical Crops
Ricky Luna David Kulhavy Shelby Laird Erin Brown Chris Koffskey Dave Creech
ATCOFA Shiyou Li
Support Serv. Coord. Assistant Professor Associate Professor Director and
Hunt Professor Affiliate Faculty Beef Farm Supervisor Emeritus Professor Director
Chris Comer
I-Kuai Hung Stephanie Jones
Christen Myles Roger Masse Brian Oswald Gary Kronrad Kim Johnson Chris Dempsey
Assistant Professor Zushang Su
Admin. Assistant Assistant Professor Denman Professor David Kulhavy Accounting Clerk III Senior Gardens Tech. Research Associate
Michael Maurer
Michael Maurer
Matt McBroom
Daniel Scognamillo Jeremy Stovall Associate Professor Justin Glasscock
Beverly Smith Brian Oswald Greg Grant
Broiler Ctr. Supervisor Ping Wang
Accountant I Associate Professor Associate Professor Daniel Unger Research Assoc.,
Outreach Research Scientist
Hans Williams John Mehaffey
Leon Young Assistant Professor
Daniel Unger Yuhui Weng Michaelle Coker
Yanli Zhang
Assistant Professor Equine Ctr. Supervisor Kerry Lemon Wei Yuan
Professor ------------------- Assistant Education Research Scientist
15 Non-ATCOFA Craig Morton Coord.
Faculty/Staff Associate Professor Emily Payne
Pat Stephens Williams Yanli Zhang Lecturer
Associate Professor Associate Professor Duke Pittman
Dale Perritt Garden Manager
Professor
Center for Economic WET
WET Center
Center
Development and Research (Waters
(WatersofofEast Texas)
East Texas)
Leland Thompson Elyce Rodewald
Associate Professor Research Assoc.,
Emeritus Professors Env. Education
Gary Kronrad Kenneth Farrish
-------------------
Director and Coordinator
Scott Beasley
Bone Hill Professor Mike Chang -------------------
Soil, Plant and Water Dawn Stover
Mike Fountain ATCOFA Research Assoc.,
James Kroll Affiliate Faculty Analysis Laboratory Arboretum
Forest Resources Mike Legg Chris Comer
Institute Paul Risk I-Kuai Hung
Monty Whiting Matt McBroom Leon Young
Daniel Unger Director and Professor
Director and
Temple Professor Hans Williams
(Open Position) Leon Young
Yanli Zhang Wayne Weatherford
------------------- Laboratory Associate
Jason Grogan 4 Non-ATCOFA
Research Specialist Faculty/Staff
– Tenured Faculty Members and – Instructional, Research and
Tenure-track Faculty Positions Administrative Staff Positions
Forestry faculty and
research staff
are affiliates of FRI The mission of the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture is to: www.atcofa.sfasu.edu
• maintain excellence in teaching, research and outreach;
www.facebook.com/atcofa
• enhance the health and vitality of the environment through sustainable
management, conservation, and protection of forests and natural
@ATCOFA
resources; and
• enhance the production and economic viability of agricultural commodities. 8/16
Degree Plan
B.S.F. Forest Wildlife Management Major
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (FRWM)
ENG 131 (3) Composition: Rhetoric & Argument FOR 255 (3) Vertebrate Natural History
ENG 132 (3) Composition: Critical & Analytical FOR 305 (3) Wildlife Techniques
COM 111, COM 170, COM 215 (3) FOR 406 (3) Wildlife Population Ecology
Component area option - COM (3)* FOR 450 (3) Wildlife Habitat Management
Language, Philosophy & Culture (3)* FOR 475 (3) GIS Applications in Wildlife Mgmt.
Creative Arts (3)* FOR 486 (4) Mammalogy
Social & Behavioral Science (3)* BIO 133 (4) Zoology
BIO 131 (3) Principles of Botany BIO 433 (4) Ornithology
CHE 111 (3) Intro. to Chemistry BIO 131L (1) Principles of Botany Lab
MTH 220 (3) Intro. to Probability and Statistics CHE 111L (1) Intro. to Chemistry Lab
HIS 133 (3) U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877
REQUIRED (29)
HIS 134 (3) U.S. History Survey, 1877–Present
PSC 141 (3) Intro. to American Gov. : Theory
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES
PSC 142 (3) Intro. to American Gov. : Structure (3 HOURS REQUIRED)
REQUIRED (42) FOR 441 (3) White-Tailed Deer Management
FOR 447 (3) Predator Ecology
FOR 454 (3) Non-Game Wildlife Ecology
FORESTRY CORE REQUIREMENTS
FOR 455 (3) Wetland Wildlife Management
** Only grades of A, B or C will be accepted in Forestry Core Requirements.
FOR 464 (3) Wildlife Conservation
FOR 111 (3) Intro. to Forestry FOR 464 (3) Wildlife Disease
FOR 152 (3) Intro. to Wildlife Management FOR 464 (3) Range-Wildlife Ecology and Management
FOR 205 (3) Forest Biometrics I FOR 466 (3) Urban Wildlife Management
FOR 209 (3) Forest Ecology and Physiology
FOR 219 (3) Dendrology
FOR 240 (2) Wood Science WILDLIFE BIOLOGY ELECTIVES
(3 HOURS REQUIRED)
FOR 251 (3) Intro. to Recreation and Human Dimensions
ANS 333 (3) Animal Nutrition
FOR 313 (3) Forest Insects and Diseases
ANS 428 (3) Animal Reproductive Physiology
FOR 337 (2) Intro. to Fire Management
BIO 341 (4) Genetics
FOR 347 (3) Silviculture
BIO 342 (3) Comparative Vertebrate Zoology
FOR 348 (3) Natural Resource Policy
BIO 343 (3) Entomology
FOR 349 (3) Principles of Forest Soils
BIO 370 (3) Evolution
FOR 409 (3) Forest Hydrology
BIO 407 (3) Behavioral Ecology
FOR 435 (3) Forest Resource Economics
BIO 437 (4) Herpetology
FOR 458 (4) Forest Resource Management
BIO 438 (3) Ichthyology
GIS 224 (3) Intro. to Spatial Science FOR 447 (3) Predator Ecology
REQUIRED (47) FOR 454 (3) Non-Game Wildlife Ecology
FOR 464 (3) Wildlife Disease
FORESTRY FIELD STATION
REQUIRED FOR THE FRWM MAJOR (35)
FOR 310 (1) Field Silviculture
FOR 323 (1) Land Measurement
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR FRWM DEGREE: 130
FOR 325 (1) Timber Cruising
FOR 329 (1) Harvesting/Processing *note: It is the student’s responsibility to complete the
FOR 335 (1) Non-Timber Resource Management degree requirements as specified. A Final Graduation
FOR 336 (1) Field Wildlife Techniques Plan must be filed in the Dean’s Office during the semester
preceding the student’s final semester at SFA.
REQUIRED (6)
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Course Offering Chronology
B.S.F. Forest Wildlife Management
FORESTRY CORE REQUIREMENTS
All forestry core courses are offered each fall and spring semester with the following exceptions:
FOR 240 – Wood Science – offered each spring only
FOR 348 – Natural Resource Policy – offered each spring only
FOR 435 – Resource Economics – offered each summer II and fall only
Please consult with the undergraduate student services coordinator for a list of course prerequisites.
FORESTRY FIELD STATION
Forestry Field Station consists of FOR 310, 323, 325, 329, 335 and 336. It begins the summer after your sophomore year
on the Sunday following May Commencement, and concludes on Friday, six weeks later. Prerequisites for each course are:
FOR 111,152, 205, 209, 219, 240, 251 and GIS 224.
FOREST WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT MAJOR REQUIRED CORE – NO SUBSTITUTIONS OR EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE
COURSE # COURSE TITLE SEMESTER(S) OFFERED PREREQUISITES INSTRUCTOR
FOR 255 Vertebrate Natural History fall & spring FOR 152 Masse
FOR 305 Wildlife Techniques fall only FOR 255 Masse
FOR 406 Wildlife Population Ecology spring only FOR 205 & 255 Scognamillo
FOR 450 Wildlife Habitat Management fall only FOR 219, 255, 347 Comer
FOR 475 GIS Applications in Wildlife Mgmt. fall only GIS 224 Scognamillo
FOR 486 Mammalogy fall only BIO 133 Scognamillo
BIO 133 Zoology fall & spring None TBA
BIO 433 Ornithology spring only BIO 133 Burt (Biology)
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES – 3 HOURS REQUIRED
COURSE # COURSE TITLE SEMESTER(S) OFFERED PREREQUISITES INSTRUCTOR
FOR 441 Ecology, Mgmt. & Harvest of White Tailed Deer spring only FOR 255 Comer
FOR 447 Predator Ecology spring only – even years BIO 133 or FOR 255 or Instructor Scognamillo
FOR 454 Non-game Wildlife Ecology spring only – even years Permit Masse
FOR 455 Wetland Wildlife Management spring only – odd years FOR 255 or Instructor Permit Masse
FOR 466 Urban Wildlife Management spring only – even years FOR 255 or Instructor Permit Comer
FOR 464 Wildlife Conservation spring only – odd years FOR 152 Scognamillo
FOR 464 Wildlife Diseases spring only – odd years FOR 255 Comer
FOR 464 Range & Wildlife Ecology & Mgmt. fall only – even years FOR 255 TBA
WILDLIFE BIOLOGY ELECTIVES – 3 HOURS REQUIRED
COURSE # COURSE TITLE SEMESTER(S) OFFERED PREREQUISITES INSTRUCTOR
BIO 341 Genetics fall & spring BIO 133 & CHE 130 TBA
BIO 342 Comparative Vertebrate Zoology fall & spring BIO 133 TBA
BIO 343 Entomology fall only BIO 133 TBA
BIO 370 Evolution fall & spring BIO 341 Burt
BIO 407 Behavioral Ecology fall only FOR 209 or BIO 313 Burt
BIO 437 Herpetology spring only BIO 133 Kwiatkowski
BIO 438 Ichthyology fall only BIO 133 Kwiatkowski
ANS 333 Animal Nutrition fall & spring Instructor Permit Brown
ANS 428 Animal Reproductive Physiology fall only Instructor Permit Gotti/Bray
FOR 447 Predator Ecology spring only – even years BIO 133 or FOR 255 or Instructor Permit Scognamillo
FOR 454 Non-game Wildlife Ecology spring only – even years FOR 255 or Instructor Permit Masse
FOR 464 Wildlife Diseases spring only – odd years FOR 255 ComerFreshman/Sophomore Years
9FOR 111
Introduction to Forestry
W elcome to the world
of natural resources!
Introduction to Forestry
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to the multiple-use concepts of forestry and basic
familiarizes you with the basic techniques of forest resource management.
principles and concepts of
forestry that will be expanded
upon in future classes. As you common measurement tools
will learn, forestry is a varied used in forestry. These tools
industry that encompasses far of the trade include prisms,
more than just the growth and diameter tapes, clinometers,
harvest of trees. and increment borers.
Knowing how to use these
Intro to Forestry consists of both instruments will give you a
a lecture and a lab. The topics knowledge base for future
covered in lecture include courses. You also will begin to
forestry history, laws, and develop professional writing
policy at the state, national, skills – a necessary proficiency
and global level. This overview in the forestry profession – by
of fundamental laws and history learning how to write technical
of forestry is designed to give reports and memos which
you an understanding of why integrate graphs and tables.
and how we approach forestry Developing a clear, concise
in today’s modern, globalized writing style and a basic
world. understanding of forestry in
this course provides a solid Students using a clinometer in FOR 111
The lab portion of this class foundation for you to build a
will take you into the great wealth of knowledge upon.
outdoors, introducing you to
proper field techniques and
What advice would you
give to incoming students?
“Get involved in clubs and student
organizations. It will help you
meet people in the college, and
employers like to see involvement,
especially in professional
organizations.”
Planting trees on campus for reforestation - Ryan Assenheimer, junior
11FOR 152
Introduction to Wildlife Management
I ntroduction
Management
to Wildlife
familiarizes
you with the basic laws and
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Historical perspectives of wildlife management and an introduction
to basic wildlife management concepts.
principles governing the way
we manage and conserve
wildlife resources. This
foundational course conveys a few of the exciting labs Removing a bird from a mist net.
essential topics in the field of offered.
wildlife management which
will be expanded upon in At the end of the semester,
subsequent wildlife courses. a research paper gives
you a taste of what it
Wildlife management is a is like to be a wildlife
topic that must be learned in management professional.
the field through hands-on This assignment requires
activities and observation. you to identify a pertinent
In the classroom, you will wildlife issue, conduct peer-
learn the basics of wildlife reviewed research, and
management,economics, formulate a management
population dynamics, diseases approach. This is an
and conservation. You will then essential skill that will be
set out into the field and apply utilized in Forest Resource
those skills during wildlife labs. Management (FOR 458)
Small mammal trapping, age was well as Wildlife
and gender determination, Habitat Management
and radiotelemetry are just (FOR 450).
Wildlife management is a
topic that must be learned in
the field through hands-on
activities and observation.
Weighing a small mammal captured in a Sherman trap
12FOR 205
Forest Biometrics I
H ave you ever looked up
at an impressive tree
and wondered how tall it
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Individual tree measurements, forest sampling methods, applied
statistics and computer applications for data analysis.
was, or what was the actual
diameter? After completing
Forest Biometrics I, you
will have just the skill set inventory and learn to
needed to determine those project tree growth with
measurements. computer software.
During lecture, you will learn This course culminates in a
the ins and outs of measuring final project that provides
tree diameter, height, volume real-world experience and
and weight. Lab sessions will application to your future
find you under the towering jobs in the field of forestry.
pines of East Texas applying Student teams not only
these techniques to address inventory and assess a tract
real forest inventory problems. of land, but prepare an oral
During the lab work of this presentation of their findings
course, you will become and recommendations for
comfortable using essential the landowner. By the end
forest inventory tools such as of the semester, you will
the clinometer, diameter tape, have the skills to create a
cruising prism, and relaskop. complete forest inventory,
High-end technology such from the beginning stages Taking inventory of a forest
as data recorders and GPS of mapping and planning
units also are introduced and all the way to the written
utilized in the field during this report in the landowner’s
course. Back in the classroom, hands.
you will analyze your forest
Students build their skills
in tree measurements,
forest inventory
techniques, and the
creation of growth and
yield projections.
Measuring the diameter of a pine tree
13FOR 209
Forest Ecology
T he natural world is not linear,
but cyclical. Forest Ecology
provides you with insight into
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Climatic, edaphic (soil characteristics) and biotic factors and their
relation to woody plant growth and development.
the forest cycle and introduces
you to the impacts that soil,
climate, and living organisms
have on plant growth. businesses and sites that
You will learn basic terms, implement the skills you are
concepts, and skills that will learning in class. You will
be utilized in all other forestry meet foresters from state
courses and are necessary to agencies who will better
becoming a successful forester. help you understand how
These skills include assessing and why the implantation of
a forest for regulatory best management practices
purposes, vegetative are necessary to maintaining
propagation, regeneration, site quality. Also, a visit to a
and understanding forest local seed laboratory provides
succession. Major concepts you an in-depth look at how
explored include the basic selective breeding is used to
life cycle of a tree, applied produce genetically superior
genetics, as well as the trees for a working forest.
effects that solar radiation, Through the variety of labs,
temperature, and water have you have many opportunities
on plant growth. to view career paths that could
be in your future.
Identifying plant species
During lab, you will visit
How would you
describe a typical
class at ATCOFA?
“A field-based experience
with in-depth lectures.”
- Kassi Taylor, senior
Determining coarse woody debris volume for wetland functional assessment
14FOR 219
Dendrology
D endrology will provide
you with one of the most
commonly used skill sets in
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Identification, distribution and silvical characteristics of angio-
sperms and gymnosperms.
forestry: tree identification.
During lecture, you will learn
the taxonomy, morphology, A leaf collection project allows
and diversity of tree species. you to demonstrate your
Your lab time will be spent identification skills and create
in the field honing your reference material for future
identification techniques at use. A final group project,
a variety of unique sights in which you research and
throughout East Texas. Using deliver a presentation to your
leaves, bark, twigs, fruits, peers, will provide you with
flowers and habitat, you will familiarity of tree species in
identify approximately 180 other North American regions.
East Texas tree species covered
throughout the semester. You Upon completion of this
also will learn interesting facts, course, you will possess a
traditional uses, and wildlife broad knowledge of East
values for these species. Texas plants and know how
Knowledge of common non- to effectively use a variety
native urban and invasive tree of online and print resources
species found in Texas, as well to identify almost any woody
as the challenges these species plant species.
present to land managers also is Identifying a woody plant
a component of the curriculum.
Take advantage of the many
resources on Dr. Stovall’s
dendrology website:
forestry.sfasu.edu/faculty/stovall/
dendrology/
Identifying species in the field
15GIS 224
Introduction to Spatial Science
I ntroduction to Spatial Science
familiarizes you with exciting,
cutting edge technology
COURSE DESCRIPTION
An introduction to the spatial disciplines of aerial photography,
satellite remote sensing, global positioning systems and geographic
used in the field of natural information systems as applied to mapping, monitoring and
resources. During this course, managing natural resources.
you will learn to effectively
use aerial photography,
satellite imagery, global tools such as stereoscopes to
positioning systems (GPS), analyze and interpret aerial
and geographic information photography, as well as color
systems (GIS) software. These and color-infrared images.
concepts build a very strong
foundation that is essential for After learning more about the
later forestry courses. origins of spatial science, you
will transition to using GPS
In lecture, GIS is emphasized units and the most up-to-date
as an important technological versions of computer software
tool that links critical such as ArcMap and ERDAS
information to a location along with the latest satellite
in order to understand imagery. Your final project
spatial relationships. These will utilize your new skills to
concepts are then illustrated create a map that solves a
in contemporary examples natural resource management
A digital image of the SFA campus
such as city planning, habitat problem, demonstrating that
management, and park there is no limit to what you
management. can solve with this technology
when there is a spatial
Lab begins by familiarizing component!
you with the use of traditional
There is no limit to
what you can solve
with this technology
when there is a spatial
component.
Using ArcMap software
16FOR 240
Wood Science
W hile dendrology teaches
you tree identification
in the forest, Wood Science
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Physical and chemical properties of wood as related to its anatomy
immerses you in the physical and economic use.
and chemical properties of
wood post-harvest and how
we economically use wood as be used to understand wood
a raw material and resource. density, specific gravity,
strength, flexibility, moisture,
Major concepts covered in dimensional change
lecture include anatomy and and energy content, all
characteristics of wood and components which influence
how these properties affect the human use of specific
wood as products such as species.
lumber, paper, composite
products, and bioenergy. As a part of the class, you
Identification of hard and will also complete a research
soft wood species and the paper exploring a wood
principles of wood utilization species and how it can be
is an important component of most effectively commercially
lab. You will get a first-hand utilized. Through this course,
look at the minute anatomy you will become confident in
of wood through the use of assessing wood properties
Studying the minute anatomy of wood
microscopes, while hand as well as determining how
lenses allow you to examine the wood can be utilized in
macroanatomy and structure. the most profitable way.
Modern technology and basic
mathematical relationships will
Student tip:
“Don’t rely on the smell of wood blocks!”
(for identification purposes)
- Laura Johnson, senior
Learning about wood as a building material in residential and
commercial buildings
17FOR 251
Intro. to Recreation and Human Dimensions
I ntroduction to Recreation
and Human Dimensions
brings about an awareness
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Survey of the interaction between humans and natural resources
with emphasis placed upon management of the human/natural
of the varied and, oftentimes, resource interface and outdoor recreation experiences.
controversial ways in which
humans interact with natural
resources. During this course, An understanding of these
you will not only learn how topics will teach you to become
resource management and more comfortable working
recreation management are with people in educational
interconnected, but obtain the and public settings – an
professional and leadership extremely important element
skills needed for successful of the field of natural resource
internships and careers. management.
This course focuses on the The capstone project of this
relationship between the course places you in the
human condition and natural position of a natural resources
resources, as well as its manager, tasking you with
effect on recreational land identifying current issues in
use planning and human human dimensions, such as
dimensions issues associated the wildland-urban interface,
with the use and sustainability and developing solutions.
of public and private lands. After completing this course,
You will learn these concepts you will have a greater Sharing outdoor skills by volunteering
through volunteering, public appreciation of the manner
outreach, attending public in which human dimensions
meetings, interacting with increasingly affects natural
professional foresters, and resource management.
practicing conflict resolution.
A key component of
recreation management
lies in understanding
the human condition
in relation to natural
resources.
Students teaching schoolchildren at the Pineywoods
Native Plant Center
18FOR 255
Vertebrate Natural History
V ertebrate Natural History
is required for all forest
wildlife management and
COURSE DESCRIPTION
An overview of identification, ecology, and basic management for
forest recreation management vertebrate species of East Texas and the Southeast.
majors. This course expands
on the theories, practices,
and concepts you learned mammals, furbearers, and
in Introduction to Wildlife herptiles. Each group will
Management (FOR 152), be examined in detail so you
and is a stepping stone to the possess a clear understanding
successful completion of 300- of taxonomic relationships,
and 400-level wildlife courses. basic natural history and
habitat requirements, as well as
Lectures concentrate on current conservation and management
and historical conservation approaches.
and management theories,
concepts, strategies, and This course provides you with
applications for relevant game the knowledge to identify
and non-game wildlife species. more than 300 species of
In the lab, you will focus on North American wildlife
the identification, taxonomy and understand their basic
and natural history of more natural history, habitat
than 300 wildlife species requirements, and strategies
found in North America such for their conservation and
as waterfowl, migratory and management. Green winged teals
upland game birds, birds of
prey, small- and big-game
Why did you choose forest
wildlife management?
“I wanted to make a career move
from zoo medicine to managing
wildlife populations in the field in
hopes of being able to have an
impact on declining species of
concern.”
- Courtney Threadgill, senior
Juvenile barred owl
19Junior Year
The summer after your sophomore year, you
will spend six exciting, fast-paced weeks at field
station learning advanced wildlife sampling, timber
inventory, surveying and mapping techniques,
and much more. You will stay at the Piney Woods
Conservation Center, located along the shores of
Sam Rayburn Reservoir in the midst of the Angelina
National Forest, and venture throughout East Texas
gaining invaluable experience in natural resource
management. The skills, experiences, and memories
you acquire at field station will stay with you long
after the summer ends.
21FOR 305
Wildlife Techniques
T his exciting class exposes
you to the most current
field techniques for the study
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Instruction and practice in a variety of field methods used to con-
of wildlife and provides you duct and evaluate resource management and research; assump-
tions, biases and problems associated with various techniques, as
with first-hand experience as
well as analysis of data, interpretation and application of results.
a wildlife biologist in the field.
During class lecture, you
will learn sampling design,
sexing and aging birds New technology will be
and mammals, population introduced and expanded
estimation, telemetry, animal upon in future courses,
capture, and much more. You including the use of
will then apply this knowledge geographic information
in your outdoor labs which systems (GIS) for wildlife
focus on learning telemetry management. By the end
and the implementation of of the course, you will have
sampling designs discussed a deeper understanding
in class. Lab also will find of how technology can
you working directly with help improve the way we
local fauna as you investigate manage wildlife.
trapping techniques for small
mammals such as opossums,
raccoons, and mice.
Using radiotelemetry
What are the benefits of
being a forest wildlife
management student at
SFA?
“The hands-on experience.”
- Josh Brown, senior
Removing a white-tailed deer from a net
23FOR 310
Field Silviculture
F ield Silviculture is part of
the Field Station curriculum
and is taught concurrently
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Study of regeneration techniques, thinning and intermediate cul-
with Timber Cruising. During tural operations.
this fast-paced, outdoor class,
you act as a forester, learning
how to make silvicultural will guide you as a natural
management decisions in the resource professional. The
field. course provides you with
the opportunity to visit
After observing and collecting professional foresters in
data on tracts of land in a variety of industries in
differing conditions and order to show you exactly
stages of growth, you will what contemporary
write stand prescriptions, a foresters do in this dynamic
task that emulates realistic profession.
job experiences. Class field
trips allow you to observe Upon completion of this
silvicultural operations first course, you will have the
hand, while visiting private knowledge and skills to
and public lands allows make confident decisions
you to contrast the differing regarding silvicultural
management practices used. processes on a professional
You also will perform a wetland level. Analyzing soil samples for wetland
delineation exercise to learn delineation
and address federal laws that
Students develop the
skills to make confident
decisions about
silvicultural processes
on a professional level.
Visiting a site during preparation for tree planting
24FOR 313
Forest Insects and Diseases
S ome of the most drastic
changes in forest health
and viability can be caused
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Examination of the effects of forest pests on forest products,
by organisms that often go forest-stand structure and function, and both economic and non-
unseen. As this course unfolds, economic losses.
you will learn the important
role insects and diseases play the Asian longhorn beetle,
in forest management. emerald ash borer, and Sirex
woodwasp. Furthermore, you
During lecture, you will explore will learn the importance of
the ways forest management forest ethics in a case history of
can reduce pest species while wilderness area issues.
integrating the use of GIS and
GPS as management tools. The class culminates in a
While in lab, you will conduct pest management research
first-hand investigations of project, which provides you
specific habitats and their with the freedom to take an
associated pest issues. in-depth look at a subject that
Topics include the impact of interests you and develops
the southern pine beetle on your communication skills.
habitat of the endangered Through this course, you will
red-cockaded woodpecker, understand the relationship
the Texas leafcutting ant and insects and diseases have with
fusiform rust in the forests on forest management and will be Measurement of soil modified by
the Texas leafcutting ant
sandy Tonkawa soils, and able to confidently apply your
rapid detection and evaluation knowledge in the field.
of exotic species, including
What is your fondest
memory from a class at
ATCOFA?
“I won the bug dance! This was
both meaningful and exciting.”
- Justyss Esquivel, senior
Students share ecological information as a part of the annual Bug
Dance
25FOR 323
Land Measurement
L and Measurement is part of
the Field Station curriculum.
During this course, you
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Study of boundary surveying of forestland.
will acquire complex skills
using both modern and less
advanced land measurement a job sector targeted by the
technology. You will then apply High Growth Job Training
those techniques to common Initiative.
land management problems.
While the utilization of high-
The class begins with the tech instruments is an integral
use of an automatic level, part of your training, you
an advanced surveying also will become comfortable
instrument, to design a pond using ‘low-tech’ tools such as
(a common task for a forester). the staff compass to complete
GPS technology is integrated a traverse. By having these
with assignments as you begin skills, you will be able to adapt
collecting Global Positioning to circumstances that limit
Satellite point data with two advanced technology. Upon
types of GPS units. You will completion of this course,
use skills acquired in previous you will have mastered
courses to analyze the data multiple land measurement
and produce digital maps tools outdoors to collect data,
using Geographic Information analyze it, and produce a Using a compass and GPS for field
Systems. GIS and GPS skills digital or hand drawn map as orientation
are part of Spatial Science, the final product.
Students acquire skills
using modern and older
land measurement
technology and apply
those skills to common
land management
problems.
Using an auto level to measure elevation
26FOR 325
Timber Cruising
T imber Cruising is part of
the Field Station curriculum
and is taught concurrently with
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Study of timber stand estimation.
Field Silviculture. This course
will immerse you in a variety
of real-world forest inventory statistics of the forest stand
experiences. and write stand prescriptions.
To begin, you will refine your You also will conduct three
pacing skills and learn to special types of forest
navigate through the woods inventories demonstrating
with a map and compass. different aspects of natural
After mastering this skill, you resource management: a
perform three timber cruises timber trespass cruise, bid sale
using the major inventory cruise and pole classification.
methods: the line-point, line- Timber trespass cruises can
plot, and line-strip inventories. resolve million-dollar conflicts,
Each timber inventory while pole classification selects
conducted is check-cruised poles for utility infrastructures.
for accuracy by the faculty, This course provides you with
putting the experience into the skills and experience
real-life context as foresters to independently create
are normally check-cruised on a forest inventory using
the job by their supervisors. several methods and develop Using an increment borer to deter-
You will then use the collected your own management mine a tree’s age and growth rate
data to calculate densities, recommendations.
volumes, weights, and cruise
Students work outdoors
and participate in real-
world forest inventory
experiences.
Using a prism during a timber cruise
27FOR 329
Harvesting and Processing
H arvesting and Processing
is part of the Field Station
curriculum. Through this course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Study of methods of harvesting materials from the forest and pro-
you will be introduced to the cedures used in the manufacture of wood products.
varied paths through which
this natural resource journeys
from forest to global product. while professionals manage
the software. In addition
During this field-based class, to these technologically
you will visit many different advanced processing
harvesting and mill operations operations, you will also
to view unique, state-of-the-art visit a small, local hardwood
processes in the field of timber mill, providing you with a
processing. Tours include a broader understanding and
modern sawmill, paper mill, appreciation of the evolution
oriented strand board (OSB) of timber production.
mill, biomass harvesting
site, and more. Technology
has an immense impact on
harvesting and processing,
making it safer and more
efficient. In this modern
world of forest harvesting,
computers take over the
decision making process, Visiting a hardwood sawmill
Students will learn the
importance of production
and the people involved in it.
Observing a harvest operation
28FOR 335
Non-Timber Resource Management
T hink forestry is just about
trees? Not by a long shot.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Study of inventory and management principles for non-timber uses
Non-Timber Resource of forestland.
Management, a part of the
Field Station curriculum,
explores the many ways your professional, performing a
forestry-based expertise can hazard assessment of the
be used beyond standard habitat to develop your
timber management. own management solutions.
Visits to different recreation
The majority of this class is and wilderness sites in East
taught in the field and provides Texas also will broaden your
you with the opportunity to perspective on the different
see firsthand the ways that management priorities of
non-timber resources are natural resource agencies and
managed. Not only will you how the public uses the land.
visit a coal mine to see the You will utilize skills learned in
processes and techniques Intro to Recreation and Human
used in the reclamation of Dimensions (FOR 251) as you
a pine ecosystem, you also explore the public’s reaction to
will visit the habitat of the fire use and other management
endangered red-cockaded practices on public lands.
woodpecker to learn how the Upon completion of this course,
U.S. Forest Service uses fire you will better understand the Field Station’s ropes course
and silvicultural techniques to diverse ways in which you
increase the survival of this can and will use your forestry
important species. Once again, skills as a natural resource
you gain first-hand experience professional.
as a natural resource
Standing in the coal bucket at a mine reclamation site
Students explore the
many ways their forestry-
based expertise can be
used beyond standard
timber management.
29FOR 336
Wildlife Field Techniques
P repare yourself for an
exciting course that provides
you the rare opportunity to
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Field study focusing on a range of forest wildlife management top-
view and handle some of East ics, including detailed investigation of wildlife communities (including
birds, mammals and herptiles) present in a variety of forested habi-
Texas’ most fascinating natural tats, trapping and survey techniques, study specimen preparation,
resources. Diverse habitats and other topics.
are your classroom as you
explore different techniques to
properly capture and handle learn to identify wildlife by
a variety of wildlife species. species and gender through
anatomy, color patterns, and
During the course, which microhabitat. Wildlife is often
is part of the Field Station elusive; therefore, animal
Curriculum, you will learn to tracks and regional bird call
appropriately use a number of identification also will be a
wildlife capture apparatuses, component of the course. To
including mist nets for birds and round out the course, you
bats, Sherman traps for small also will learn identification
mammals, cage and leghold and classification of important
traps for mesomammals and wildlife food plants.
scouting cameras for larger
mammals. You also will At the end of the course, you
learn different methods of will be able to properly trap,
constructing pitfall traps for handle, and identify wildlife
herptiles and insects and light in a variety of situations and
traps for insects at night. habitats.
In-field bat identification.
Along with capture and
handling techniques, you will
Upon completion of this
course, students can
trap, handle, and identify
wildlife in a variety of
situations and habitats.
Assembling a mist net
30FOR 337
Introduction to Fire Management
O n a global level, fire
is the most important
naturally recurring disturbance
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Explore fire history in the United States, fire occurrence, effects
and behavior, detection, and control. Study the integration of fire
that influences vegetative in land management planning and policy.
communities. In fact,
many species of vegetation
and wildlife depend on to see how fire directly applies
it. Introduction to Fire to your own interests in natural
Management educates you resource management,
in basic principles of fire whether it is wildlife, recreation,
ecology and its importance in or urban forestry. You also will
a balanced ecosystem. explore new technology used
for fire management such as
Almost every area covered with software programs that model
vegetation has been affected fire behavior.
by fire; therefore, it is important
that all future foresters have a Skills developed in this course
basic understanding of how fire can be expanded upon in
interacts with the environment. additional classes including Fire
Topics covered include Use in Land Management and
wildland fire fundamentals, Fire Ecology. This foundation
fire behavior, fire fuels, fire course provides you with a
weather, fire ecology and deeper understanding of how
human dimensions of fire. foresters manage fire in a
way that benefits vegetation, Students creating a fire break
A research paper allows you wildlife, and humans.
On a global level, fire
is the most important
naturally recurring
disturbance that
influences vegetative
communities.
Using a drip torch to ignite a controlled burn
31FOR 347
Silviculture
S ilviculture will
you to intensive and
expose
extensive silviculture across
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Study of silvicultural systems, regeneration and intermediate
management from ecologic and economic viewpoints.
the Southeast, focusing on
both pine and hardwood
ecosystems.
course also exposes you to
During lecture, you will the challenges facing foresters
learn theories of applied employing bottomland
silviculture, exploring case hardwood silvicultural
studies accompanied by systems for restoration, timber
outside readings to develop production, or other uses.
the skills to apply the concepts
of stand dynamics to real- Stand dynamics, even and
world forest management uneven-aged management,
scenarios. Silviculture is regeneration methods, and
a scientific art form, and thinning are just a few of
lab provides you with the the topics you will study
opportunity to see silvicultural throughout this course.
systems implemented in the
field and the effects they have Afterward, you will likely view
on stand structure. You will forests differently as you are
be introduced to the array of intimately aware of the many
technologies utilized in modern factors affecting the growth Using a Relaskop to perform
intensive pine plantation and development of East Texas a point sample
silviculture, including clonal forests and the ways in which
seedlings, herbicide, and silviculture may be used to
fertilizer application. The manipulate these factors.
Which class has been
your favorite?
“Silviculture. It took everything
that I had learned and made
it relevant to real-world
situations.”
- Sean Johnson, junior
Visiting Arborgen’s Supertree nursery in Bullard, Texas
32FOR 348
Natural Resource Policy
N o natural resource
professional can truly
understand or appreciate
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Forest history and natural resource policy in the United States,
including effects of the environmental movement.
their calling without exploring
the origins of the profession.
Natural Resource Policy
immerses you in the history of A thorough understanding
forestry and the environmental of how our natural resource
movement in the United policies have developed
States through an in-depth throughout America’s
look at laws that govern our history enables you to
natural resource management better appreciate current
approaches. management approaches
and policy in the modern
Beginning with basic public world. Upon completion of
land policy, the course outlines this course, you will have
the evolution of regulation a solid foundation of the
and public opinion of natural history of forestry, which
resources during the past will be called upon in future
two centuries, giving you courses. This class will be an
a better understanding of asset when seeking careers
how the United States views involving public service, as
land distribution. The class policy is continually modified
Gifford Pinchot, father of American
then moves on to legislative to create a more sustainable
forestry
history, citizen activism and and economically beneficial
the environmental movement, natural environment.
culminating with current issues
affecting forestry.
Unless we practice
conservation, those who
come after us will have to
pay the price of misery,
degradation, and failure
for the progress and
prosperity of our day.
Gifford Pinchot
A map of the original nine national parks in 1916
33FOR 349
Principles of Forest Soils
L earning how soils are
formed, as well as their
physical, chemical, and
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Physical, chemical and biological properties of forest soils; their
biological components is key role in forest ecosystems; management concerns and classification
of soils.
to understanding how they
affect forest productivity and
sustainability. Principles of
Forest Soils will provide you samples in the field to analyze
with an understanding of this for texture, bulk density,
important element of forest particle density, pore space,
ecosystems – literally from the and other parameters. During
ground up! these outings, you will observe
and investigate some of the
In the classroom, you learn many different soil profiles
how microorganisms, organic found in East Texas and learn
matter, and nutrients affect soil their identifying characteristics
productivity. You also explore by analyzing their layers for
the chemistry of different soils, color, pH, texture, and other
as well as how soil affects properties.
hydrologic cycles, all of which
help you understand how to Upon completion of this
address soil management course, you will have a solid
problems. understanding of how soils
not only affect land, but land
Lab focuses on collecting soil management.
Analyzing soil samples in the lab
Learning the
physical, chemical
and biological
components is key to
understanding how
soils affect forest
productivity and
sustainability.
Making soil profile descriptions and sampling soils
34Senior Year
35FOR 406
Wildlife Population Ecology
W ildlife Population
Ecology is an elective
course for forest wildlife
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Quantitative and conceptual approach to understand population
management majors offered ecology and dynamics of wildlife species; population estimation and
other analytical/modeling techniques with an emphasis on conserva-
every spring. During this
tion and management of game and non-game wildlife populations.
course, you learn quantitative
approaches to managing
wildlife populations as
well as how to utilize the model selection procedures.
information in management Skills developed in this course
and conservation plans. allow you to understand
how populations function
Estimating abundance and in isolation and with other
understanding wildlife populations. It also conveys
population fluctuations are the basics of analytical and
key to successful wildlife modeling software that is
management. This lecture- currently utilized by wildlife
only, once weekly evening professionals.
introduces you to the basics
of population ecology. Topics After completing this course,
covered include estimating you will be able to properly
abundance and survival collect population data and
through mark-recapture execute analyses to perform
and radiotelemetry survival basic wildlife population
techniques, resource selection assessments, skills essential to The northern bobwhite quail
functions and analyses, a career as a wildlife biologist.
occupancy modeling, and
Student tip:
“Read the assigned book and
ask for help, if needed.”
- Josh Brown, senior
Tagging a white-tailed deer to track its movements
37FOR 409
Forest Hydrology
T hrough Forest Hydrology
you will explore the
functions, properties, and
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Study of the effects of forests and forest activities on water quan-
tity and quality, soil erosion, and stream sedimentation.
significance of one of our most
vital natural resources. The
primary topics covered by this
course include the effects of learn EPA-approved water
land use on water resources, sampling techniques and
basic hydrologic principles, aquatic biota collection
and ways to minimize human methods. After honing these
impacts on water resources. skills, you gain valuable
experience by collecting
Taking what was learned in measurements at a project
lecture to the waterways of site and analyzing the data
East Texas, you are introduced to determine whether or not
to equipment used to conduct the site meets water quality
basic water quantity and standards required by law.
quality measurements. This This is an essential skill that
includes electromagnetic will be drawn upon in future
flow meters, which measure courses and careers.
stream velocity, and water
quality probes which This course affords you with
measure dissolved oxygen, an understanding of how
conductivity, pH, temperature, to meet society’s needs Using a YSI Multiprobe in Banita Creek
and turbidity. You also will while conserving our water
Students will have an
understanding of how
to meet society’s needs
while conserving water
resources.
Hydrology students exploring East Texas’ water resources
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