FOR 346. TOPICS IN WILDLAND FIRE. (3)

An interdisciplinary survey of concepts relating to fire science, ecology, management, and policy. Includes case studies of several representative ecosystems, ranging from west- and eastside forests of the Pacific Northwest to shrub steppe ecosystems of the Intermountain West and chaparral ecosystems of southern California. Distance and campus-based delivery using videos, website, and discussion.

Equivalent to: FW 346, RNG 346

Recommended: Coursework in forest biology or ecology (eg. FOR 240 or FES 240 or FES 341)