Author: WRCAD012711
Company: SCCCD

NR 1 INTRODUCTION TO FORESTRY
Course Syllabus for Spring 2004
Tuesday 2:00-5:50 PM
2 Units Credit

Instructor:	Ron Gerstenberg
Phone:	(559)591-5217
Email:	gbird2@earthlink.net

Course Objectives
This course is an overview of natural resources management with emphasis on the forests of California. It is intended for those who wish to explore career opportunities in forestry, recreation, wildlife, or related environmental sciences.

Text Book (not required)
~Introduction to Forestry Science” by L. DeVere Burton, Demar Publishers, Albany, New York, 498 pages.

Attendance
You should come to every class, and be in there on time. Arrival after roll is taken will be considered as a tardy. The success of this or any other course depends on the presence and active participation of each student. It is the responsibility of the student to check on class meeting subjects for the following week if a class session is missed. Contact the instructor in the event of an absence, for assignments and material missed.
The last day to drop the course without losing credit is March 12. The responsibility to drop the course lies with the student. Late work must be made up within one week but 10% will be deducted.

Clothing and Safety Equipment
You will be working with equipment in an outdoor setting. You should have leather gloves, safety glasses, and boots. This is for protection while working with chainsaws and vegetation. You may use a hardhat provided by the school, or supply your own.
Have long pants, long sleeve shirts, and warm clothing (also rain gear when appropriate) available for outdoor laboratory classes.

Grades
	Issue Reports (four required)	20%
	Oral Presentation	10%
	Midterm Examination	30%
	Participation	10%
	Final Exam	30%

Cumulative course grade will be based upon the following
	A	90-100%
	B	80-89
	C	70-79
	b	60-69
	F	59 or less

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