Certificate in Forest Resource Management and Conservation
North Bay , Canada
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Forestry | Natural Resources Management | Wildlife Management
Area of study
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Certificate in Forest Resource Management and Conservation from Nipissing University provides students with 15 credits in core and elective courses, including ecology, silviculture, and conservation biology. The certificate is available to graduating students who meet the requirements and is awarded at graduation. Students may also consider the university's Specialization or Major in Biology.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Program Requirements: The Certificate requires 15 credits in total, divided into two parts:
- Core Courses: (9 credits)
- BIOL 2346: Techniques in Forest Ecology and Management (3 credits)
- BIOL 2447: Ecology of Ontario Trees and Forests (3 credits)
- BIOL 3447: Silviculture (3 credits)
- Elective Courses: (6 credits) Choose any two courses from the following list:
- BIOL 3007: Environmental Issues in Forestry
- BIOL 3397: Introductory Soil Science
- BIOL 3436: Conservation Biology
- BIOL 4437: Landscape Ecology
- BIOL 4976: Biology Field Camp
- Note: Courses listed in the certificate may have additional prerequisites not included above.
- The certificate will be awarded at the time of graduation.
- Nipissing University also offers a Specialization and Major in Biology, which may be of interest to students considering this certificate.
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