Forestry Major (B.S.F.)
https://colsa.unh.edu/nren/forestry/forestry-bs
Forestry an interdisciplinary profession, embracing the sustainable management of forest ecosystems for productivity, biodiversity, and health. The Forestry program’s goals are to provide a solid professional preparation with a strong field component, founded in a broad general education, and with the flexibility to allow students to pursue special abilities and interests. The Bachelor of Science in Forestry (B.S.F.) degree is accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
Forestry graduates help manage and conserve public and private forests, addressing major environmental challenges including climate change, biodiversity protection, and sustainable resource management. They use science, planning, and geospatial technology to protect and restore forest ecosystems, ensure a sustainable forest product industry, provide wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities, and conserve soils and watersheds.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| BIOL 528 | Applied Biostatistics I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Calculus for Life Sciences | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| NR 415 | Natural Resources Field Methods | 2 |
| NR 425 | Field Dendrology | 4 |
| NR 433 | Wildlife Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 409 | Introductory Botany | 4 |
| CHEM 403 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| or CHEM 411 | Introductory Chemistry for Life Sciences | |
| EREC 411 | Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives | 4 |
| or ECON 402 | Principles of Economics (Micro) | |
| NR 501 | Studio Soils | 4 |
| NR 504 | Freshwater Resources | 4 |
| NR 506 | Forest Entomology | 4 |
| NR 527 | Forest Ecology | 4 |
| NR 600 | Work Experience | 0 |
| CMN 500 | Public Speaking | 4 |
| or THDA 522 | Storytelling, Story Theatre, and Involvement Dramatics | |
| NR 602 | Natural Resources and Environmental Policy | 4 |
| NR 643 | Economics of Forestry | 4 |
| NR 658 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| FORT 579 | Forest Fire Control and Use | 2 |
| NR 502 | Forest Ecosystems and Environmental Change | 4 |
| NR 729 | Silviculture | 4 |
| NR 757 | Remote Sensing of the Environment | 4 |
| NR 782 | Forest Health in a Changing World | 4 |
| or SAFS 651 | Plant Pathology | |
| NR 745 | Forest Management 1 | 4 |
| NR 749 | Forest Inventory and Modeling | 4 |
| RMP 711 | Recreation Resource Management | 4 |
| Oral Communications Skills Course | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 96 | |
| 1 | NR 745 Forest Management may be used to satisfy the University's Capstone requirement. The Capstone may also be satisfied through created work or product, or some form of experiential learning (e.g., honors thesis, mentored research project, and other special student activity). Departments are responsible for certifying that graduating seniors have met the capstone requirement for their majors. |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman Year | ||
| BIOL 528 | Applied Biostatistics I | 4 |
| ENGL 401 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Calculus for Life Sciences | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| NR 415 | Natural Resources Field Methods | 2 |
| NR 425 | Field Dendrology | 4 |
| NR 433 | Wildlife Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 409 | Introductory Botany | 4 |
| Discovery elective (FPA, HP, HUM, or WC) | ||
| Sophomore Year | ||
| CHEM 403 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| EREC 411 | Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives (Micro) | 4 |
| or ECON 402 | Principles of Economics (Micro) | |
| NR 501 | Studio Soils | 4 |
| NR 504 | Freshwater Resources | 4 |
| NR 506 | Forest Entomology | 4 |
| NR 527 | Forest Ecology | 4 |
| NR 600 | Work Experience | 0 |
| Oral Communications Skills Course | ||
| Discovery elective (FPA, HP, HUM, or WC) | ||
| Junior Year | ||
| NR 602 | Natural Resources and Environmental Policy | 4 |
| NR 643 | Economics of Forestry | 4 |
| NR 658 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| FORT 579 | Forest Fire Control and Use | 2 |
| NR 502 | Forest Ecosystems and Environmental Change | 4 |
| NR 729 | Silviculture | 4 |
| NR 757 | Remote Sensing of the Environment | 4 |
| NR 782 | Forest Health in a Changing World | 4 |
| or SAFS 651 | Plant Pathology | |
| Discovery elective (FPA, HP, HUM, or WC) | ||
| Senior Year | ||
| NR 745 | Forest Management | 4 |
| NR 749 | Forest Inventory and Modeling | 4 |
| RMP 711 | Recreation Resource Management | 4 |
| Discovery elective (FPA, HP, HUM, or WC) | ||
All forestry majors must satisfy the B.S.F. requirements and all Discovery Program requirements. Students must satisfy the Inquiry requirement of the Discovery Program by completing an Inquiry or Inquiry-attribute course. Seniors must also satisfy the capstone experience requirement of the Discovery Program. The capstone explores areas of interest based on the integration of prior learning. The capstone requirement may be satisfied through a course (NR 745 Forest Management), created work or product, or some form of experiential learning (e.g., honors thesis, mentored research project, and other special student activity). Departments are responsible for certifying that graduating seniors have met the capstone requirement for their majors.
Students interested in the forestry program may consult with the program coordinator, Mark Ducey, (603) 862-4429.