Distance Education: Achieving Sustainable Forest Management in the Southeast U.S.
This course will present a practical, applied view of the elements involved in meeting present and evolving requirements for achieving sustainable forest management (SFM) and forest certification in the Southeast.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: It will be valuable both for current forestry and natural resources students (undergraduate or graduate) and for practicing professionals. Undergraduates and graduates may register for the entire semester long course for academic credit. Professionals may register for one or more lectures, or the entire course. CREDITS: 3 credit hours PREREQUISITES: Senior level or graduate level standing in courses TUITION AND FEES: in state: $513.15 out of state: $978.15 **Note: Tuition subject to change. **Tuition for Distance Education is separate from on-campus tuition, and is not included in full-time tuition. Payment will be processed through the University Cashiers Office and a bill will be mailed to the address you provide to the University. CLASS BEGINS: January 12, 2004 MEDIUM: Video **It is strongly suggested that students have ready access to adequate computer with the proper browser and audio capabilities, and the ability to communicate via e-mail. Instructors may require the frequent use of e-mail and may provide important course materials and information online. Students without access should contact the Distance Education office at (919)515-9030 to make arrangements. INSTRUCTOR: Fred Cubbage is Professor and Dept. Head in Forestry Dept. Dr. Susan Mooreis Asst. Professor and Director, Forestry Educational Outreach Program. Both have direct experience with Sustainable Forest Management systems and a keen research interest in the subject. DEPARTMENT: Department of Forestry CAMPUS OFFICE ADDRESS: 3028-F Biltmore Hall NC STATE CAMPUS BOX: CAMPUS PHONE: (919)515-3184; (919)515-7789 CAMPUS FAX: (919)515-6883 EMAIL: susan_moore@ncsu.edu; fred_cubbage@ncsu.edu COURSE URL: http://webct.ncsu.edu AUDIENCE: Senior level or graduate student in forestry or related field, those interested in sustainable forest managements systems. GOING TO CAMPUS: No need. It will all be online or video. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Once weekly web based discussions for distance learners. January 12-April 30, 2004 COURSE OBJECTIVES: Students who take this course in its entirety or in part for given modules will be able to describe the development and status of sustainable forest management (SFM) Criteria and Indicators (C&I); the principal types of US forest certification schemes; and the focus and contents of US forest certification systems. Persons taking the course also will know what management practices and actions will be required to achieve forest certification; be aware of the current state of the science underlying forest certification, and be able to develop and maintain records that will enable them to achieve forest certification on the forest lands they own or manage. TEXTBOOK(S): Forest Sustainability: The History, the Challenge, the Promise by Donald Floyd. The book may be purchased from the Forest History Society for $10.50. Call (919)682-9319 to order. Selected reprints and other reading materials will be provided on the course website or by mail. COMPUTING SKILLS REQUIRED FOR COURSE COMPLETION: You will need to perform the following basic Internet skills while taking an Internet course. You should test your capabilities for these functions prior to the start of the semester:
If you are experiencing difficulties with the above tasks, you may want to contact a computer expert for suggestions in developing these skills or fixing any computer problem. You may also contact: North Carolina State University Computer Services Information Center Room 208 in the Hillsborough Building (on Hillsborough St. across from D.H. Hill Library) Telephone: (919) 515-HELP (4357) E-mail: help@ncsu.edu World Wide Web: http://www.ncsu.edu/it/essentials/password/unity_basics VIDEO AND TEXTBOOK INFORMATION:: All video tapes for the Distance Education video courses may be rented at the NCSU BOOKSTORES on the main campus of NC State University. Textbooks for these courses are also available, and may be purchased at the store. Visit the store, located at the end of Dunn Avenue near Reynolds Coliseum and the Talley Student Center courtyard. Address all inquiries to the Video Rental Department: Phone: (919)515-6113 ; Fax: (919)515-2618 http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/ncsubookstores/videochoice.html Mailing address: NCSU BOOKSTORES Video Rental Program Box 7224 NCSU Raleigh, NC 27695 TEXTBOOK INFORMATION: Textbooks for these courses are available, and may be purchased at the Bookstore. Visit the store, located at the end of Dunn Avenue near Reynolds Coliseum and the Tally Student Center courtyard: or contact NCSU BOOKSTORES by phone, fax, or e-mail to reserve your course materials. They will be happy to have them prepackaged and ready to mail or for you to pick up. Mailing address: NCSU BOOKSTORES REGISTRATION: Contact the Credit Programs & Summer Sessions Office for registration forms and for questions about the program. You may write to: Credit Programs & Summer Sessions Office, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7401, Raleigh, NC 27695-7401, USA. We are located in the McKimmon Center (at the corner of Gorman St. and Western Blvd.). Phone: (919) 515-2265, E-mail: distance_ed@ncsu.edu or FAX: (919) 515-4690. |
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