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The Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management offers the degrees of Bachelor of
Science in Forestry and Bachelor of Science in Forest Engineering.
General Office: I.U.C. - Forestry, Room 101
Mailing Address: Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management,
University of New Brunswick,
P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, N. B.,
Canada, E3B 5A3
Phone:
Fax:
(506) 453-4501
(506) 453-3538
Email:
Website: forem@unb.ca
http://www.unbf.ca/forestry/
FACULTY
Dean: Don Floyd, PhD
Assistant Dean : Thom A. Erdle, PhD
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 Arp, Paul A., BSc (Car), PhD (McG), Prof - 1978
 Beckley, Thomas, AB (Boudoin), MS, PhD (Wisconsin-Madison), Prof – 2000
 Benoy, Glenn, BSc (Tor), MSc (McGill), PhD (Guelph), Adjunct Prof - 2009
 Bourque, Charles, BSc (Dal), BSc (Alta), MScF, PhD (UNB), Prof – 1994
 Cameron, Stewart, BSc (Mount Allison), MScF (SUNY College of Forestry at Syracuse),
PhD (Griffith Univ), Adjunct Prof - 2010
 Chui, Ying Hei, BSc (S'ton), PhD (Brighton Poly), PEng, Prof - 1993
 Cunjak, Richard, BSc (Guelph), MSc (Nfld), PhD (Wat), Prof, Meighen-Molson Prof. in
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Atlantic Salmon Res. and Can. Res. Chair in River Ecosystem Science (Joint Biology) -
1997
Curry, Allen, BES (Wat), MSc (Trent), PhD (Guelph), Prof , Recreational Fisheries, (Joint
Biology) - 1997
 Diamond, Antony W., BA (Cantab), MSc, PhD (Aberd.), Prof and Chair, Atlantic Coop
Wildlife Ecology Res Network (Joint Biology) - 1994
Erdle, Thom, BScF (UNB), MF (UBC), PhD (UNB), Prof - 1995
Eveleigh, Eldon, BSc, MSc (Nfld.), PhD (Tor.), Adjunct Prof - 1992
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 Floyd, Donald, BA (Humboldt State), MS (Wisconsin-Madison), PhD (Arizona- Tucson),
Prof andDean Forbes, Graham, BA (York), MA, PhD (Wat), Prof, Sir James Dunn Wildlife
Research Centre (Joint Science) - 1994
 Golding, Jason, BScBiol(Dalhousie), MScFE(UNB), BScF (UNB), Senior Instructor - 2005
 Gong, Meng, BScE, MScE (Nanjing, China), PhD (UNB), Research Associate – 2007
 Jaeger, Dirk, MSc, PhD (Goettingen), Assoc Prof - 2002
 Keppie, Daniel M., BS (Wis), MS (Ore), PhD (Alta), Prof (Joint Biol) - 1974
 Kershaw, John A., BS, MS (Purdue), PhD (Wash), Prof – 1991
 Kosny, Jan, Eng (Rzeszow), MSc (Rzeszow), PhD (Polish Acad. of Sciences) – Adjunct Prof
- 2004)
 Krasowski, Marek, BSc (Academy of Agricultural Sciences), MSc, PhD (Vic), Prof - 1999
 Lantz, Van, BA (Car.), MA (Dal), PhD (S.Fraser), Prof (Joint Economics) – 2000
 LaRocque, Armand, BSc, MSc, (Sherbrooke), PhD (Montreal), Research Assoc - 2012
 Leblon, Brigitte, Dip Agricultural Eng (Universite Catholique de Louvain), PhD (Ecole
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Nationale Superieure d'Agronomie), Prof - 1994
Li, Xiu-Qing, BSc (Shandong Argiculture), MSc, PhD (Paris), Adjunct Prof - 1998
Loo, Judy, BSc (UNB), MS, PhD (Oklahoma State), Adjunct Prof – 1994
MacLellan, James, BSc, MSc, PhD (Tor), Sr. Research Assoc - 2011
MacLean, David, BSc, PhD (UNB), Prof - 1999
Meng, Fan-Rui, BS, MS (Northeast Forestry Univ.), PhD (UNB), Prof and Dir, Ctr for
Watershed Mgmt & Conversation Research - 1995
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Methven, Ian, BScF (UNB), PhD (Duke), Prof & Dean Emeritus - 1999
2007
Needham, Ted, BScF, MScF, PhD (VPI & SU), Prof – 1987
Ni, Chun, BSc, MSc (Shanghai), PhD (UNB), Adjunct Prof – 2010
Park, Yill Sung, BScF (Seoul), MSc, PhD (Penn State), PhD – Adjunct Prof - 1994
Powell, Graham R., BSc (Edin), MSc (UNB), PhD (Edin), Prof Emeritus - 1996
Quiring, Daniel T.W., BSc (S.Fraser), PhD (Laval), Prof - 1986
Rajora, Om. BSc, MSc, LLB (India), PhD (Tor) Prof - 2004
Richards, Evelyn, BA, MA (UNB), DPhil (Dal Tech), PEng., Assoc Prof - 1999
Savidge, Rodney A., BScF, MScF (Tor), PhD (Wales), Prof - 1985
Sergeant, Brian, BScF (UNB), Sr Teaching Assoc. - 1986
Smith, Ian, BSc (Sund Polyt), MSc (Durh), PhD, (Polyt S Bank), DSc (S Bank), PEng, Univ
Research Prof – 1986
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Smith, Ron, BScF (UNB), MScF (Wisconsin), PhD,(Maine) – Adjunct Prof - 2012
Sweeney, Jonathan D, BSc (S.Fraser), PhD (UNB), Adjunct Prof 1999
Wang, Brad, BSc, MEng (Nanjing), MSc, PhD (UBC), Adjunct Prof -2008
Wang, Xiang-Ming, BSc (Northeast Forestry University), MScF (Wales), PhD (Laval) –
Adjunct Prof - 2009
 White, Barry, BScF, MScF (UNB), PhD (UBC) – Adjunct Prof –
 2009
 Whitney, Norman, BSc (Alta), MSc (UWO), PhD (Tor), Prof Emeritus - 1994
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Forests are a source of environmental, economic and social values for all of society. Continued maintenance of these values requires knowledge of natural dynamics at the scale of landscapes, and design skills that extend to large land areas over very long time horizons. The BScF program prepares professionals to work in complex situations where the goals of management must be determined by present society, and the actions to reach these goals must be designed for implementation over time horizons of centuries, in order that future societies will have continued enjoyment of values from forest landscapes. Graduates have the necessary skills to: a.
interact with society to define goals for the forest environment; b.
take a leadership role in the design and implementation of plans to ensure achievement of those goals; c.
help resolve social conflicts associated with issues of environmental and forested landscape management, and d.
assess changes in forested landscapes over time and present this information for public evaluation of progress and review of goals.
Students are strongly advised to read the General University Regulations, Section B of this Calendar, for information not covered in the following:
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A minimum of 148-5 credit hours is required for the BScF degree.
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All entering students of the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental management are required to attend the orientation program organized by the faculty.
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Students must consult with the Student Services Coordinator to receive advice on course selection. Students may only register for 22 or more credit hours in a semester if they have a
GPA of 3.0 or higher in the previous assessment period and have obtained permission from the
Assistant Dean.
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FOR 1001 , FOR 2006 , FOR 3006 , FOR 4096 and FOR 4020 cover subject matter that is delivered in increasing degree of complexity; these courses must be taken in sequence.
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Degree requirements must be successfully completed in not more than 16 terms during a period of 8 consecutive calendar years from the date of first registration in the program. Transfer students will have the time limit prorated on the basis of advanced credit granted.
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A minimum assessment grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 is required at the end of each year.
Refer to the University Regulations section of this calendar, for regulations regarding the
Calculation of Grade Point Averages, and standing and promotion requirements.
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A student who has been required to withdraw from the program for academic reasons once, and who reapplies for admission following the withdrawal period, may be re-admitted to the program. If re-admitted, the student will automatically be on academic probation. Failure to meet the normal academic requirements at the next time of assessment will result in final dismissal from the program. Further applications for re-admission will not be considered.
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C grade minimum is required for all prerequisite and core courses used for credit towards the
BScF degree.
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Students intending to take the Honours Program must declare their intent to the Assistant Dean prior to the end of the third year of their program and have a CGPA of at least 3.0. All students in the Honours
Program are required to complete FOR 4991 Honours Research Project.
To graduate in Honours, students must meet certain minimum standards in the course work beyond second year.
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Maintain a CGPA of at least 3.0
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Achieve a minimum grade of B- in FOR 4991
The core program focuses on forest ecosystem management with a blend of courses in basic, biophysical, social, and management sciences. Opportunity for students to pursue an education of substantial personal choice is provided by elective courses that can be organized in areas of concentration leading to minors. Students may also elect to follow minors offered by other faculties, or they may take a general variety of courses that does not lead to a minor. Twenty-four credit hours are required for a minor in the BScF program.
Core courses are listed below. Students are advised to incorporate electives to balance workloads to a normal load of five or six courses per term.
Observations and experimentation in a forested environment are critical to the education of professional foresters so work in natural settings is an important part of many courses. Extensive use is made of University forests which total 3,000 hectares in area, including the UNB Woodlot adjacent to the Fredericton campus. To work in these and other areas, students are advised that they will need an approved hard hat (approximate cost $10.00) and approved safety-toed work boots (approximate cost
$100.00).
Students will be required to pay for a portion of costs of extended field trips.
The Canadian Forest Service and the headquarters of the New Brunswick Department of Natural
Resources and Energy are also adjacent to the campus. Scientists and managers at these institutions commonly undertake collaborative projects with students which provide opportunities for students to learn from the experience of others beyond their professors.
BIOL 1001
BIOL 1006
BIOL 1012
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Biological Principles, Part I
Applications in Biology, Part I
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BIOL 1017
FOR 2282
FOR 2416
FOR 2425
FOR 2432
FOR 2435
FOR 2973
FOR 3005
FOR 3006
FOR 3101
FOR 3303
FOR 3445
FOR 3456
FOR 4020
FOR 4096
CHEM 1001 *
CHEM 1006 *
ENR 1001
FOR 1001
ENR 1002
ENR 2004
ENR 2531
ESCI 1001 *
ESCI 1036 *
ENR 1611
FOR 2006
FOR 2113
FOR 2505
FOR 2281
FOR 4545
FOR 4625
FOR 4973
FOR 2703
FE 2803
MATH 1823
MATH 1833
STAT 2253*
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Applications in Biology, Part II
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry Laboratory I
Resource Management Issues, Ethics and Communications I
Introduction to Forestry
Resource Management Issues, Ethics and Communications II
Social and Cultural Systems
Introduction to Hydrometeorological Systems
The Earth: Its Origin, Evolution and Age
Geology Lab for Foresters
Engineered Systems in Natural Resources
Management of Natural Systems
Introduction to Forest Wildlife Ecology
Soils for Plant Growth
GIS in Forestry I
GIS in Forestry II
Structure and Development of Woody Plants
Autecology of Forest Vegetation
Forest Inventory and Growth
Physiological Processes in the Forest
Intro to Computer Software for Data Analysis
Silviculture and Stand Intervention Design
Forest Management
Forest Economics
Photogrammetry, Photo-interpretation and Remote Sensing
Forest Ecology: Populations and Communities
Forest Watershed and Forest Fire Management
Management Practicum
Forest Landscape Design and Management
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management
Integrated Management of Insects and Fungi
Forestry Field Camp
Forest Operations Concepts
Wood Technology
Calculus for Management Sciences
Finite Mathematics for Management Sciences
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*Alternative equivalents for course may be available with approval of the Student Services Coordinator or designated advisor.
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Forest Environment Minor: The Forest Environment Minor is a formal way to receive recognition for completing a concentrated, introductory study on forestry issues, forest measurements, forest ecology, social values and policy, and forest management. It is available to students in all degree programs excepting BScF. It prepares students for an awareness of the multiple values that forests provide to society, as well as the processes that conserve and sustain the use of forests for habitat and biological diversity. The Minor requires 24 credit hours
(approximately 8 courses) of approved courses as listed below. Credit hours of core courses in the student’s major may not be counted towards the credit hour requirement of this minor.
Substitutions may be made at the discretion of the faculty advisor.
Required:
FOR 1001
FOR 2006
Introduction to Forestry
Management of Natural Systems
Choose one of the following two:
ENR 2004
ENVS 4002
Choose one of:
Social and Cultural Systems
Stakeholder Approaches to Problem Solving
FOR 2425
FOR 4545
Autecology of Forest Vegetation
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management
The remaining credit hours may be selected from the following list. Additional courses may be added to this list at the discretion of the Faculty Advisor.
ENR 2113 Introduction to Forest Wildlife Ecology
FOR 2425
FOR 2432
FOR 2505
FOR 2281
FOR 2282
FOR 3005
FOR 2703
FOR 3006
FOR 3101
FOR 3445
FOR 3456 -1
Autecology of Forest Vegetation
Forest Inventory and Growth
Soils for Plant Growth
GIS in Forestry I
GIS in Forestry II
Silviculture And Stand Intervention Design
Forest Operations Concepts
Forest Management
Forest Economics
Forest Ecology: Populations and Communities
Water and Fire Management
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FOR 4013
FOR 4412
FOR 4425
Basic Woodlot Management
Methods in Forest Regeneration
Resource Conservation Genetics
FOR 4545
FOR 4625
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management
Integrated Mgmt of Insects and Fungi
Computer Applications Minor: This minor develops a working level of computer literacy in data handling for geographic information systems and remote sensing as applied to forest inventory and management design.
Required courses:
One of the following two:
CS 1073 Intro to Computer Programming I (in Java)
CS 1003 Introduction to Computer Programming
FOR 2282 GIS in Forestry II
FOR 3313 Digital Image Processing in Remote Sensing
In addition, students must choose 3 credit hours from among -
CS 1083 Intro to Computer Programming II (in Java)
CS 2685 C++ Programming for Programmers
CS 2043 Software Engineering I
CS 3043 Software Engineering II
CS 3703 Multimedia Design
CS 5735 Geographical Application Design & Development
FE 3233 Introduction to Operations Research
FOR 4205 Quantitative Forest Characterization
FOR 4303 Optical, Thermal Infrared and Radar Remote Sensing
FOR 4304 Image Processing Methods for Radarsat-2 and Polarimetric Images
GGE 4403 Geographic Information Systems
GGE 2413 Mapping Concepts and Techniques
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Wildlife Conservation Minor: The Wildlife Conservation Minor is a formal way to receive recognition for focusing your education on wildlife species, their biological characteristics, management, and current environmental issues; all these areas are of increasing importance to the ways society progresses. Requirements for the Wildlife Conservation Minor are listed under the Environment and Natural Resources program.
The Wildlife Conservation Minor is also designed to facilitate a student's ability to acquire professional certification by The Wildlife Society, the principal North American organization overseeing the wildlife profession. Certification requires courses from each of the categories indicated in the following list and we encourage students to consult with the Student Services
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Coordinator early, and on an on-going basis, to obtain advice about selecting courses that help to meet Wildlife Certification requirements.
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Wood Products Minor: The Wood Products minor concentrates on the knowledge and skills that are important in wood structural design or in wood products manufacturing and marketing. The minor also provides a foundation for postgraduate studies in wood and timber science.
The minor consists of the following courses (24 ch):
ADM 3375 Marketing of Technological Services and Products
ADM 3685 Total Quality Management
CHEM 2401 Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences
FE 3873 Physical and Mechanic Properties of Wood
FE 3853 Processing of Wood Products
FE 5873 Performance of Structural Wood Systems
FOR 4881 Kiln Drying and Preserving Wood
FOR 4910 Directed Studies in Forestry (related to wood products)
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Forest Science Minor: The Forest Science minor provides students the opportunity to complement their forest ecosystem management core program with courses in the general field of forest-related science. Two courses are required. Students may then select a stream of related courses or a more varied range of courses that will give insight into more than one area.
Examples of areas include ecology, biodiversity, biotechnology, or the biophysical environment.
Students are advised to consult their advisor for guidance in course selection.
The required courses to be taken in years 2 or 3 are:
BIOL 2053 Genetics
FOR 2345 Meteorology and Hydrology
A minimum of 17 credit hours of courses are to be selected from the following list, or approved alternatives (courses offered by the Faculties of Engineering, Forestry or Science). At least three courses are to be at the 3000 level or higher.
BIOL 2073 Fundamentals of Microbiology
BIOL 2093 Zoology
BIOL 3301 Taxonomy of the Flowering Plants
BIOL 3321 Plant Anatomy
BIOL 3332 Plant Growth & Development
BIOL 3342 Comparative Morphology of Vascular Plants
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BIOL 3459 Economic Botany
BIOL 4723 Ornithology
FOR 3425 Forest Tree Genetics and Genomics
FOR 4303 Optical, Thermal, Infrared and Radar Remote Sensing
FOR 4438 Biochemistry of Trees
FOR 4466 Advanced Studies in Forest Plants
FOR 4506 Advanced Studies in Forest Soils and Hydrology
FOR 4602 Ecology of Forest Insects
FOR 4911 Directed Studies
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