Grades:

DateTopic

Aug. 26, 31        Intro to course, world forest resources
Sept. 2, 7           Major forest types, causes of forest loss
Sept. 9, 14         Role of forests in development, north vs. south
Sept. 16, 21       Traditional forestry practices, agroforestry
Sept. 23, 28       Natural forest management in the tropics
Sept. 30, Oct. 5 Forest exploitation and conservation in the Amazon
Oct. 7, 12          Plantation forestry
Oct. 14              Midterm exam
Oct. 21, 26        Watershed management - Guinea, W. Africa
Oct. 28              Forest certification
Nov. 2, 4           student presentations
Nov. 9, 11         Wood stoves, women in development
Nov. 16, 18       Stakeholder and farming systems analysis
Nov. 23, 30       Volunteer organizations (Peace Corps, etc.)
Dec. 2               Government financed forestry programs, NGO's, the UN
Dec. 7               Review
Dec. 15             Final Exam (comprehensive)

Class Participation

Student participation during each and every class is highly encouraged (and worth 6% of your grade).  Classroom discussion will greatly enhance everyone's learning experience!

Written Assignments (12 point font, 1 inch margins top and bottom, 0.75 inch on sides, double spaced)

Two writing assignments will be given during the semester. The topics will be announced in class.

Reading Assignments

As assigned from the text, handouts, or on the internet.  Six (10 point) quizzes will be given on the reading material during the semester.

Presentation

This 20 minute group presentation (not one second over, practice!) will be assigned as the semester progresses.  The class will be divided into four groups and everyone in each group should speak for the same amount of time. Each group will present the problems associated with natural resource development in one region of the developing world. The creative use of visual tools is mandatory. Each presentation will be followed by a brief period for questions.

Field trip

This excursion will take place on Friday, Nov. 5 (leaving at 2:00 PM) through Sunday, Nov. 7 (return at 2:00 PM).  We will visit the Appalachian Sustainable Development Project in Abingdon, Virginia. Other specifics will be announced in class.