Bachelor of Science Degree
Forestry
The forestry program prepares
students for professional careers with organizations that manage
forest and related lands. Students apply biological, ecological,
economic, and social knowledge to develop and administer forest
management plans. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science in Forestry
degree. The program is accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
This Department of Forestry and Natural Resources curriculum has
common core requirements with the fisheries and aquatic sciences,
natural resources, and wildlife curricula. Sustainable management
of natural resource systems—focusing on forests, watersheds,
and associated flora and fauna to meet the needs of society---is
emphasized.
Advisor Contact InformationW. L. Mills
(765) 494-3591
wmills@.purdue.edu
Plan of Study
Credit Hours Required
for Graduation: 134
| Freshman Year |
| First Semester |
|
Second Semester |
| (1)
AGR 101 (Introduction to the College of Agriculture
and Purdue University)
(4) BIOL 110 (Fundamentals of Biology I)
(3) CHM 111 (General Chemistry)
(4) ENGL 106 (First-Year Composition)
(3) MA 223 (Introductory Analysis I)
Total Credits: 15 |
|
(4)
BTNY 210 (Introduction to Plant Science)
(3) CHM 112 (General Chemistry)
(3) COM 114 (Fundamentals of Speech Communication)
(3) FNR 103 (Introduction to Environmental Conservation)
(3) MA 224 (Introductory Analysis II)
Total Credits: 16 |
| Sophmore Year |
| Third Semester |
|
Fourth Semester |
|
(3) FNR 225 (Dendrology)
(3) FNR 230 (The World's Forests and Society)
(1) FNR 242 (Laboratory in Ecology and Systematics
of Fishes and Mammals)
(3) STAT 301 (Elementary Statistical Methods)
(3) Ecology and
systematics elective
(3) Microeconomics or
economics elective
Total Credits: 16 |
|
(3) AGRY 270 (Forest Soils)
(2) BIOL 286 (Introduction to Ecology)
(3) FNR 210 (Natural Resource Information Management)
(1) FNR 252 (Laboratory in Ecology and Systematics of Amphibians,
Reptiles, and Birds)
(3) FNR 353 (Natural Resources Assessment)
(3) Written or oral communication elective
Total Credits: 15 |
Summer Session
(2) FNR 370 (Natural Resources Practicum)
(4) FNR 372 (Forestry Practicum)
Total Credits: 6
| Junior Year |
| Fifth Semester |
|
Sixth Semester |
| (3)
FNR 331 (Forest Ecosystems)
(3) FNR 357 (Fundamental Remote Sensing)
(3) FNR 365 (Natural
Resources Issues, Policy, and Administration)
(3) FNR 406 (Natural
Resource and Environmental Economics)
(3) FNR 434
(Tree Physiology)
(3) Social science or humanities elective
Total Credits: 18 |
|
(3)
FNR 339 (Principles of Silviculture)
(3) FNR 355
(Quantitative Methods for Resource Management)
(3) FNR 375 (Human Dimensions of Natural
Resource Management)
(3) FNR 407 (Forest Economics)
(3) Forest health elective
(3) Elective
Total Credits: 18 |
| Senior Year |
| Seventh Semester |
|
Eighth Semester |
|
(3) FNR 409 (Timber Management)
(1) FNR 470 (Fudamentals of Planning)
(3) Ethics elective
(3) Humanities elective
(6) Electives
Total Credits: 16 |
|
(3)
FNR 301 (Wood Products and Processing)
(3) FNR
305 (Conservation Genetics)
(3) FNR 408 (Ecosystem
Management Practice)
(3) Social science or humanities elective
(2) Elective
Total Credits: 14 |
Purdue Agriculture Academic Programs
1140 Ag Admin Building, Room 7
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-1140
Phone: (765) 494-8481
Fax: (765) 494-8469
E-mail: goecker@purdue.edu
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