BIOL-4425 Fire Ecology

Description

This is a field-based course in fire ecology concepts and techniques of the Southeast. Hands-on lessons address the use of prescribed fire to benefit ecosystems and cover safety, weather, fuel, firing techniques, and smoke management. Students will write a prescribed burn plan and participate in several burn events outside of regular class time

Requisites

Prerequisites: (BIOL 2107 Minimum Grade: C and BIOL 2107L Minimum Grade: C and BIOL 2108 Minimum Grade: C and BIOL 2108L Minimum Grade: C) or (BIOL 1107 Minimum Grade: C and BIOL 1107L Minimum Grade: C and BIOL 1108 Minimum Grade: C and BIOL 1108L Minimum Grade: C) and (CHEM 1211K or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L ) ) and (CHEM 1212K or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L ) )

Course Hours

Lecture Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00Total Hours: 4.00