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UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
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Template 3: UC Regulation Changes
Proposal Description
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Purpose of the proposal
To amend the schedule of core courses within the Bachelor of Forestry Science degree schedule.
Justification
The BForSc Programme Review of 2013 offered three recommendations to the department that relate directly to the
content of the degree. The first (Recommendation 4) was to include Forest Harvest Planning as a core course in the
BForSc programme, the second (Recommendation 10) asked the department to review the biology content of the
programme with an aim to increase relevant content, improve sequencing of material and increase between-course
integration to create a more cohesive and effective overall educational stream. The third recommendation (11) asked
the department to review the contribution of first year courses to the programme and identify potentially more
valuable substitutes.
Following two follow-up department review meetings, along with some consultation with the School of Forestry
Advisory Committee in early February 2014) the Forestry Board of Studies now recommends that FORE422 – Forest
Harvest Planning be a required course which can be taken in either 3rd Year or 4th Year of the degree.
The Board of Study review of the biology content stream throughout the degree was linked to a review of the first year
courses in the current schedule (two of which are BIOL 100-level courses). The teaching strands within FORE biologybased courses is to be further reviewed throughout the year but the Board of Studies has agreed that BIOL111 (Cellular
Biology and Biochemistry) offers a broader coverage of basic biological principles that underpin a number of Forestry
200- and 300-level courses (in particular, FORE218 (Forest Biology), FORE219 (Introduction to Silviculture) and FORE307
(Wood Science). BIOL111 will replace BIOL113. The change to BIOL111 will require a minor change in prerequisite
requirements for FORE218.
The proposed changes do not require any new or additional resources and do not impact financially on any academic
department. In addition, the proposed changes will not require any changes in occurrences for FORE courses. The
change to BIOL111 also fits well within the current balance of courses across semesters for 1st Year Forestry Science
students.
The proposed changes do not alter the Graduate Profile of the Bachelor of Forestry Science.
Calendar Form
New Regulations
2014 UC Calendar Page 192 RELEVANT REGULATIONS FOLLOW
The Degree of Bachelor of Forestry Science (BForSc)
See also General Course and Examination Regulations
Forestry Examinations
2. First Forestry Examination
The courses of the First Forestry Examination shall normally be as follows:
(1) BIOL 111 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
(2) BIOL 112 Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
(3) FORE 111 Trees, Forests and the Environment
(4) FORE 131 Trees in the Landscape
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(5) FORE 141 Forest Growth and Measurements
(6) FORE 151 Commercial Aspects of Forestry
(7) STAT 101 Statistics 1
(8) Any 15 points of Chemistry at 100-level
Notes:
1.
CHEM 114 – Foundations of Chemistry is the recommended option for the 100-level Chemistry course.
2.
Students enrolling in the First Forestry Examination at Canterbury must complete FORE 111. Students completing
the First Forestry Examination at another university should complete FORE 102 as part of their examination, in lieu
of FORE 111. FORE 102 is also available for students who are intending to do Forestry and who are unable to
attend FORE 111 on campus.
3.
A candidate who has failed to gain a pass in all of the courses in the First Forestry Examination with the approval
of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry, be permitted to repeat the course or course failed or enrol for approved
substitutes concurrently with courses of the Second Forestry Examination.
4.
The Chair, Forestry Board of Studies, in consultation with the Dean of Engineering and Forestry, may modify the
First Forestry Examination based on prior learning.
4. Third Forestry Examination
The courses of the Third Forestry Examination shall normally be as follows:
(1) FORE 307 Plantation Silviculture
(2) FORE 316 Forest Management
(3) FORE 327 Wood Science
(4) FORE 342 Geospatial Technologies in Forestry
(5) One course from either the Bachelor of Forestry Science 400-level schedule, or one course offered for any other
degree at the 200-level or above.
Note: A candidate who has failed to gain a pass in all of the courses in the Third Forestry Examination with the approval
of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry, be permitted to repeat the course or course failed or enrol for approved
substitutes concurrently with courses of the Fourth Forestry Examination.
5. Fourth Forestry Examination
The courses for the Fourth Forestry Examination shall normally be as follows:
(1) FORE 419 Management Case Study
(2) FORE 444 Sustaining Biodiversity on Private Land
(3) FORE 445 Environmental Forestry
(4) FORE 422 Forest Harvest Planning
(5) three courses from the 400-level schedule:
(a) FORE 404-409 Special Topics
(b) FORE 423 Forest Transportation and Road Design
(c)
FORE 426 Forest Products Marketing and International Trade
(d) FORE 435 Forest Economics 2
(e) FORE 436 Forest Tree Breeding
(f)
FORE 441 Engineered Wood Products
(g) FORE 443 Biosecurity Risk Management
(h) FORE 475 Independent Course of Study
(i)
Up to 30 points from courses offered at any 300-level or above for any other degree.
Notes:
1.
FORE422 – Forest Harvest Planning is a required course and may be taken in either Year 3 instead of an elective
or in Year 4.
2.
Candidates are required to complete 4 electives in total across Years 3 and 4 from the Forestry Science 400-level
schedule.
2.
A candidate’s course of study shall be subject to the approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry.
3.
A BForSc student may credit no more than 30 points from other degrees toward BForSc in total in Year Three and
Four.
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