Timeroom: Spring 2022

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Forest Technology

FORT 573 (01) - Management Operation & Analysis

Management Operation&Analysis

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 52530
Special Fees: $58.00

An introduction to the basic concepts of forest land management and the practical approaches to forest management planning and financial decision-making. Topics include a silviculture review; deed research and mapping; management plan preparation; multiple-use sustainable forestry; tree valuation; timber sale appraisal methods; contracting; forest taxation; and long-term cost and return analysis. Students individually prepare a comprehensive forest management plan as a semester project.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): FORT 273

Instructors: Jess Charpentier, Mark Ducey

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	10:10am - 11:00am	PTNM 111
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	T	1:10pm - 5:00pm	PTNM 111

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Forest Technology

FORT 574 (01) - Industrial Forest Management Tour

Industrl Forest Managemnt Tour

Credits: 1.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Half Term II (03/21/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 52531
Special Fees: $112.00

Concentrated field experience and intensive observations of industrial, private, and federal forest holdings and facilities; emphasizing forest utilization and management operations as currently practiced in New England. One week of concentrated field study. Cr/F. Forest Technology majors only. Special Fee.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed majors in section: FOREST TECH

Instructors: Michael Simmons

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
3/21/2022	5/9/2022		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Forest Technology

FORT 576 (01) - Forest Products and Wood Science

Forest Products and Wood Sci.

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 52534
Special Fees: $41.00

Basics of structure and properties of wood as a raw material. Conversion of logs to lumber at Thompson School sawmill. Lumber and log grading and measuring. Studies in processing efficiency, lumber drying, and physical plant operations. Introduction to paper, veneer, and chip products. Marketing of forest products. 2 lec/1 4-hr lab. Special Fee.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): FORT 276, FORT 476

Instructors: Michael Simmons

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	W	1:10pm - 5:00pm	OFFCMP SAWML
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	11:10am - 12:00pm	PTNM 111

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Forest Technology

FORT 578 (01) - Ecology and Management of Forest Stressors

Ecol & Manage Forest Stressors

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 52532
Special Fees: $40.00

An introduction to the biology and ecology of forest insects, pathogens, and invasive plants in the context of forest management. Students learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of insect and disease damage in forest trees and products. Students explore the impacts of novel invasions of pests, pathogens, and pernicious plants and evaluate adaptive management strategies. 2 lec/4 hr lab.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): FORT 278

Instructors: Michael Simmons

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	9:10am - 10:00am	JAMS 140
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	F	1:10pm - 5:00pm	PTNM 111

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Forest Technology

FORT 579 (01) - Forest Fire Control and Use

Forest Fire Control and Use

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 51726
Special Fees: $41.00

A study in basic fire ecology and instruction in forest fire suppression methods. Interactions of forest fuels, topography, and weather as they affect forest fire behavior. Use of controlled fire as a tool in forest and wildlife management. When appropriate, field work will include actual burning. Special Fee.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): FORT 279, FORT 479

Only listed majors in section: FOREST TECH, FORESTRY

Instructors: Jess Charpentier

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	R	1:10pm - 4:00pm	PTNM 111

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Forest Technology

FORT 581 (01) - Applied Geospatial Techniques

Applied Geospatial Techniques

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 53031

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are integral to natural resource management and these technologies/software have become widespread throughout various fields. Proficiency in fundamental GIS skills is imperative for resource managers. Students will 1) develop an understanding of imagery acquisition and remote sensing systems/technologies; 2) develop skills in identification, interpretation, and mapping of land/vegetation features, including an understanding of map projection; 3) gain experience in GIS software to perform fundamental geoprocessing and mapping techniques.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): FORT 281

Instructors: Nicholas Lanzer

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	F	2:10pm - 6:00pm	COLE C142

Durham Thompson School of Applied Sci :: Forest Technology

FORT 597 (01) - Work Experience

Work Experience

Credits: 0.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 52533

Career-related employment (10 weeks, generally in the summer following freshman year) in a forestry, urban tree care, or other department-approved natural resources area. Cr/F.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): FORT 297

Only listed majors in section: FOREST TECH

Instructors: Michael Simmons

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022		Hours Arranged	OFFCMP TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: French

FREN 402 (01) - Elementary French II

Elementary French II

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 50040

See description for FREN 401. FREN 401 is a prerequisite for this course. Cannot be taken separately except with permission of instructor.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: Amena Moinfar

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	1:10pm - 2:30pm	MURK 204

Durham Liberal Arts :: French

FREN 402 (02) - Elementary French II

Elementary French II

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 52504

See description for FREN 401. FREN 401 is a prerequisite for this course. Cannot be taken separately except with permission of instructor.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: Amena Moinfar

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	2:40pm - 4:00pm	MURK 204

Durham Liberal Arts :: French

FREN 402 (03) - Elementary French II

Elementary French II

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 57044

See description for FREN 401. FREN 401 is a prerequisite for this course. Cannot be taken separately except with permission of instructor.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: Ileana Chirila

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	MURK 201