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Master Course Outline
NR 101
Introduction to Forest Management
Course Description: This introductory course will focus on the principles, economics and concepts of
how contemporary forests are managed. Sustainable forest management will be emphasized relating to
certification systems, fragmentation, and current forest regulations. Significant policy and regulatory
issues with respect to public conflict and participation in forest management on both the federal and
state level will be included in this course. Students will be required to evaluate a management or policy
that is focused on forests and present it to the class as part of this curriculum. 4 lecture hours; 2 lab
hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101; MATH 098 or higher; or instructor permission
Recommended Preparation: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
Describe and differentiate forest and renewable resource management by federal government,
states and private lands.
Identify historical uses and future values of forests.
Explain important landmarks in forest and renewable resource policy.
Demonstrate an understanding of basic terminology associated with forest management, policy
and regulations.
Discuss the role of sustainable forest management in society.
Compare how models are useful in their role in ecology and resource management.
Analyze how ecosystem management and landscape ecology can be practiced in modern
forests.
Formulate questions to assess the societal values and sustainable use of natural resources in
relation to current policies and regulations.
Describe how historical uses of forests have affected current management, policy and
regulations.
Explain how enforcement of regulations in natural resource management has costs and benefits
to society.
Recognize how personal choices in economic status contribute to cumulative impacts on society.
Develop interpersonal and leadership skills through class participation and interaction.
Utilize a variety of media sources (i.e. books, periodicals, newspapers and internet) to obtain
relevant information on the management and utilization of natural resources.
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Demonstrate competency in audio and/or visual aids when presenting the final project.
Evaluate the role of information resources in making sound decisions.
Course Resources/Textbooks/Website:
Forest Ecology: A Foundation for Sustainable Forest Management and Environmental Ethics in
Forestry (3rd Edition)- J.P. Kimmins, Pearson/Prentice Hall Publishers (2004)
Introduction to Forests and Renewable Resources (8th Edition) –John Hendee, Chad Dawson and
Wenonah Sharpe, Waveland Press (2012)
Academic Integrity: All forms of cheating, falsification, and plagiarism are against the rules of this course
and of Grays Harbor College. Students who are unsure what constitutes academic dishonesty are
responsible for asking the instructor for clarification. Instances of intentional academic dishonesty will
be dealt with severely.
Disabilities: Students who have documented disabilities that require accommodations in compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Disability Support Services coordinator as
well as the instructor of the course in order to ensure that together we create an optimal environment
for educational achievement.
W Day, the final day to officially withdraw from a course, is the Thursday of the seventh week (Thursday
of the fourth week for summer quarter). Students who do not withdraw by that date will receive the
grades they have earned, regardless of whether they are attending the course or completing the work.
Students who are considering withdrawal are strongly advised to consult with the instructor, advisor and
financial aid prior to withdrawing. The only withdrawals allowed after W Day are complete withdrawals
from all courses.
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