Description
Typically, students inf Forest Operations or Master of Forestry programs will take only FES 456, a 1 credit class. Students in Forestry (FTY) or Forest Ecosystem Science & Conservation programs are required to take FES 456, 457, and 458. Graduate students in M.S. or PhD. programs take FES 557.
FES 456 - Tree Pests and Disease I offers instruction on concepts about tree disease and its development, the role of tree disease in forest dynamics, and relevant characteristics of tree pests. Together with FES 457, satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. The course is taught weeks 1-5 in the spring semester. Prerequisite: FES 100, BIO 100 or equivalent, or permission. Credits 1.
FES 457 - Tree Pests and Disease II applies concepts of FES 456 to common disease complexes found in Maine and other regions of North America. Along with FES 456, satisfies general education requirement for an intensive writing course. The course is taught weeks 6-14 in the spring semester. Co-requisite: FES 456 or permission. Credits 2.
FES 458 - Tree Pests and Disease Lab is a week-long field class where students will learn the process of identifying tree health problems, researching information about the problem, and developing management options to deal with the problem. The course will be offered during the first week of May term. Prerequisite: FES 456 or permission. Credits 1.
FES 557 - Tree Pests and Disease is offered for graduate students and covers concepts about tree disease and its development, the role of tree disease in forest dynamics, and relavent characterics of tree pests. Applies concepts to common disease complexes found in Maine and other regions of North America. Students attend the same class sessions as FES 456 and 457, and will be expected to prepare and present a lecture to all students. NOTE: Because of overlap, FES 557 cannot be taken if FES 456 or FES 457 have been taken for degree credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Credits 3.
The format of the classes differes from the traditional college class. Recordings of lectures are available for downloading, and students must view assigned recordings and take notes prior to class time. During class time, students will work in groups to solve problems or answer questions that require them to apply concepts from the recordings and readings. Technical requirments to download documents and to view the recordings are shown below. For more information, see the links under the left menu. |
