University of Maine Undergraduate Course Approval

SFR 101 – Intro. For. Res. Syllabus 2014 Prepared by W.H. Livingston Fall Semester 2014

Description A week-long field course designed to introduce students to the forest and its components, its ecology, and its use by society. Course fee: $315 Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: None.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes Students will: 1. Recognize basic components of the forest, how they are measured, how they interact, and how they can be used by society. 2. Describe and identify key issues, their background, and the knowledge needed to deal with these issues for a range of disciplines in forest resources: forestry, conservation, wildlife, ecology, recreation, operations, and wood products. 3. Be able to evaluate which forest resource discipline is best suited to their interests and goals. Instructor Information Dr. William H. Livingston Associate Professor of Forest Resources School of Forest Resources Email: [email protected]

Web Site: http://apollo.umenfa.maine.edu/SFR101/sfr101Handouts.html Instructional Materials: During the field week, required handouts will be available. After the field week, hand-outs can be downloaded from the web site. Recommended readings will be available through the web site as well in PDF format.

Required materials: A separate checklist of items to bring will be provided. Be sure to bring what’s needed.

1 SFR 101 – Intro. For. Res. Syllabus 2014 Prepared by W.H. Livingston Fall Semester 2014

Grading and Course Expectations You have the following assignments for SFR 101 field week: 1. Tree Identification (10 pt quiz) 2. Compass and pacing, boundary measurements (10 pt) 3. Tree Measurements (10 pt) 4. Stand types and transect (10 pt) 5. Stand inventory: Structure, soils, and wildlife: data (20 pt) 6. Choose one paper to complete (40 pt): a. Forest recreation paper b. Stand inventory: Structure, soils, and wildlife c. Fish Population Assessment paper d. Forest Operations paper e. Lumber Mill Operations paper f. Forest Resources Job Shadow (information to be given later) Write up to 1 page per 10 points, typed and double-spaced, for each paper. Use your notes, handouts, and readings to complete each entry. Each paper will need the components of your typical college writing assignment: Introduction One paragraph of 50 to 150 words Use a few sentences to set the context of the entry End with a statement on the main point for the entry – the focus This is the focus for the entry Don’t make it too broad or vague Body One or more paragraphs All aspects presented in the body of the text should relate the entry’s focus Sketch out the material using outlines prior to writing paragraphs Explain what was done. Also indicate your observations and comments. Conclusion One paragraph Emphasizes the items that you believe that best address the entry’s focus Ends with memorable, positive statement: Can be most important point, or an example (can be humorous), or advice. Do NOT: Introduce new ideas, apologize, or be vague Papers are due Friday, September 13. 1. Additional credit of up to 10% of the course grade can be earned by revising written assignments and returning them to the instructor within 1 week.

2. Grades will be based on the following scale (% of total points earned): ≥90%: A 80-89%: B 70-79%: C 60-69%: D <60% Fail 3. All assignments must be completed before a class grade will be given.

Tentative Course Schedule, August 24-29, 2014 Sunday: Introductions Time Activity 11-1 Store belongings (if needed); check-in, Nutting Hall Lobby 1:30-3 Travel to Tanglewood 3-4:30 Unpack, introductions 5-6 Dinner 6-10 Recreation & campfire Monday: Compass Skills/Tree ID/ Measurement Skills Time Activity 7:30-8 Breakfast 8-12 Map and Compass/Tree Identification 12-1 Lunch 1-5 Locating boundaries / Basic tree measurements 5-6 Dinner 6-7 Update notes 7-10 Recreation & Campfire Tuesday: Type Map / Forest Recreation Time Activity 7:30-8 Breakfast 8-9 Tree Quiz 9-12 Stand Type Maps OR Maintenance of Recreational Sites 12-1 Lunch 1-5 Stand Type Maps OR Maintenance of Recreational Sites OR Recreation Management (for PRT majors and students interested in PRT) 5-6 Dinner 6-7 Complete type map information, update notes 7-10 Recreation & Campfire Wednesday: Forest & Stream Ecology Time Activity 7:30-8 Breakfast 8-9 Introduction to Forest Inventory, Ecology, Soils, Forest Structure 9-12 Forest Inventory 12-1 Lunch 1-3 Fish Population Assessment of the Duck Trap River OR Continue Inventory 3-5 Fish Population Assessment of the Duck Trap River OR Continue Inventory 5-6 Dinner 6-7 Update notes 8-10 Recreation & Campfire

Thursday: Silviculture, harvesting, and wood products Time Activity 7:30-8 Breakfast 8:00-8:30 Introduction to white pine, its use and history. Discuss silviculture of white pine on woodlot. 8:30-12 Travel to Robbins Lumber and 2 hour tour. 12-5 Lunch in field, travel to managed stands & harvesting operations, demonstrate key processes 5-6 Dinner 6-7:30 Update notes 7:30-10 Recreation & Campfire

Friday: Return to campus Time Activity 7:30-8 Breakfast 8-9:00 Pack belongings, clean cabins 9:30-11 Return to campus 11-2 Move into dorm rooms

First-year students and other campus students will meet with the instructor on Fridays at 1 pm in room 102 Nutting Hall, for the first five weeks of classes. This time will be used to take care of assignment expectations and to discuss student experiences on campus. The schedule includes:

First Week of Semester: NOON: SFR Assembly, 100 Nutting. 1 pm: Develop Linked-In Page. Turn-in drafts written assignments; report any class or dorm problems. Note: Supplemental readings for helping with the assignments will be available on-line. . Second Week of Semester: All written assignments due; discuss strategies for studying. Third Week of Semester: Return papers; discuss topics. Fourth Week of Semester: Students will be shown curricula requirements for various forest resource majors. Student and advisor expectations for meeting curricula requirements will be discussed. Fifth Week of Semester: Preparing for job searches; student exchanges.

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Students are expected to attend all field sessions to earn a grade in the class. Make-up for excused absences during the week will be arranged on a case-by-case basis. All written assignments must be turned-in, or an incomplete grade will be given.

Academic honesty (plagiarism, etc.) Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism and all forms of misrepresentation in academic work, and is unacceptable at The University of Maine. As stated in the University of Maine’s online undergraduate “Student Handbook,” plagiarism (the submission of another’s work without appropriate attribution) and cheating are violations of The University of Maine Student Conduct Code. An instructor who has probable cause or reason to believe a student has cheated may act upon such evidence, and should report the case to the supervising faculty member or the Department Chair for appropriate action. Student Behavior Every student in the class is expected to be familiar with the University's Student Conduct Code (http://www.umaine.edu/handbook/) part of which states, "It is expected that students will conduct their affairs with proper regard for the rights of others and of the University. All members of the University community share a responsibility for maintaining an environment where actions are guided by mutual respect, integrity, and reason." If the instructor believes that a student's behavior is violating this code or other codes in the Handbook, the instructor has the options to ask that the behavior cease, ask that the student stop attending class, and/or seek advice from the appropriate office on campus on how to deal with the student's behavior. If you have questions about this policy or want examples on what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior, please speak with the instructor.

Students with disabilities statement If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, please contact Disability Support Services (East Annex, 581-2319)

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