Basic concepts of science will be used to explain how forests have responded to natural and human influences over time. This foundation will be used to explore how a range of proposed policies will affect the future sustainability of forest systems and their ability to meet society’s needs.

The course is offered in 2 parts.

FTY 111 - Forests Through Time: A web-based course for 1 credit. Lecture recordings, web links, and some readings are available to the general public. Quizzes and restricted material are accessible only to registered students through the use of WebCT. You can register for FTY 111 without needing to register for FTY 112.

FTY 112 - Forests Through Time: Discussions
A 2 credit course with weekly discussions based on information presented in the FTY 111/112 web site and WebCT. Discussions take place on the UMaine campus in Orono and other locations using the Maine Distance Learning Project ATM network for video conferencing. Check the registration section below for likely locations in the coming semester. You must register for FTY 111 when you register for FTY 112.

Together, FTY 111 and FTY 112 satisfy the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement for the UMaine undergraduate programs.

The class is also being offered as ESP 111 and ESP 112 at the University of Sourthern Maine. So, all references to FTY 111 and FTY 112 also apply to ESP 111 and ESP 112.

Technical Requirements

Documents are in PDF format. To view them, you need a copy of Adobe Reader on your computer. You can download a copy of the program at:

Recordings require a high speed internet connection for viewing. A high speed internet connection can be a DSL connection, a cable connection, or a T-line connection such as that found on the UMaine campus. Warning: Without a high speed internet connection, you will not be able to view the recordings; please make sure you have access to high speed internet before registering for the course.

Flash Player is required for viewing lecture recordings. Flash Player is available for Windows, Apple, and Linux based computers. Processing speed should be at least 500 MHz with 128 MB of RAM. A web browser is also needed such as the latest versions of Microsoft Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.

Download Adobe's Flash Player

If you want to download the recordings to your computer for later playback, you will need to right click the hyperlink as indicated on the web page. This will open a menu list. Select "Save Target as...", and then select where you want to store the file on your computer. Once on your computer, double cliking the recording or "swf" file will likely open the recording in your browser. However, a display control (stop, play, pause buttons) may not be present. If you want a Flash Movie Player to allow you to control the "swf" playback on your computer, try using the player from Flash Movie Player for Window's based computers.

Windows Media Player is required for viewing the instructor's introductory comments. Windows Media Player is available for Windows and Apple based computers. A web browser is also needed such as the latest versions of Microsoft Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Note: The lecture recording will automatically open after the introductory video is done if your check "Run script commands when present" in the Security tab of the "Options" window. Access the "Options" window by selecting "options" on the "Tools" dropdown list on the Windows Media Player.

Download Windows Media Player for Windows
Download Windows Media Components for Apple (Mac)
Download Windows Media Plug-in for FireFox

Registered Students need to use WebCT.

Access WebCT course supplement
Frequently asked questions
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Need Help?

Questions or comments? e-mail cedtechhelp@umit.maine.edu

Overview and Web Site Tour

If you have the Technical Requirements as explained above, you can view the following recordings that will give you an overview of the class and this web site:

Instructor's Comments

Class Overview and Web Site Tour

Syllabi

The current course syllubi can be downloaded:

FTY 111 - Forests Through Time (1 credit, internet only)

FTY 112 - Foests Through Time: Discussion (2 credits; requires video conference)

Registration

General Public; Students from Other Institutions

Register for one or both classes through UMaine's Continuing and Distance Education program. Use the Course Sections (under "Sec") listed below. Additional locations can be included through video conferencing using the Maine Distance Learning Project ATM network. Email the instructor for more information (WilliamL@maine.edu)

Class #

Crs
Sec Title Cr Location Day Time Max Enrol.

31842
FTY 111
990 Forests Through Time 1 All Web-based 60

31848
FTY 112
867 Forests Through Time - Discussions 2 Shibles 11, Orono T 6:30-8:30pm 15

Students at the University of Maine

Register for one or both classes during the regular registration period. Use the Course Sections (under "Sec") listed below.

Class #

Crs
Sec Title Cr Location Day Time Max Enrol.

31842
FTY 111
990 Forests Through Time 1 All Web-based 60

31845
FTY 112
001 Forests Through Time - Discussions 2 Nutting 100 T 2:20-4pm 30

31848
FTY 112
867 Forests Through Time - Discussions 2 Shibles 11, Orono T 6:30-8:30pm 15

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