Forest Health Minor
Healthy forests are a critical part of our nation’s landscape. Our forests provide humans with several benefits including shelter, water, and food as well as wood for construction, furnishings, and basic necessities. Through coursework in the Forest Health minor, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of insect and disease management to maintain a sustainable forest.
Core Courses 12 Hours Required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FORY 5150 | Forest Health | 3 |
| FORY 5151 | Forest Health Laboratory | 1 |
| ENTM 3040 | General Entomology | 4 |
| PLPA 3000 | General Plant Pathology | 4 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Restricted Electives 3 Hours Select 1 Course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FORY 4230 | Forest Ecology 1 | 3 |
| FORY 3200 | Forest Tree Physiology 1 | 3 |
| FORY 3100 | Dendrology 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 5120 | Systematic Botany | 4 |
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Students in the NATR Curriculum are required to take one of these courses.
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Students not in the NATR Curriculum are encouraged to take this course if they have not had any forest-tree identification in their undergraduate program.