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May 20, 2026
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PBIO 2440 - Forestry Field Methods
Students will learn field techniques for measuring and quantifying forest ecosystems, and the impacts and outcomes of different forest management practices. This includes tree and stand level measurements, taking inventory, as well as basic navigation and orienteering for field work. All classes and labs will be conducted outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. Students should be physically prepared for extensive hiking, navigating hilly and uneven ground, and occasionally scrambling up slopes. This class provides students with practical skills for future employment in environmental and forestry fields.
Requisites: PBIO 1150 and PBIO 2090
Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Learning and Doing
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Students will be able to quantify forest stand characteristics using a variety of measurements.
- Students will be able to apply the methodologies and skills for assessing one forest stand, to any other forest.
- Students will be able to connect their experiences in the field to making stand assessments and management recommendations.
- Students will be able to make connections using information from plant biology, ecology and secondary growth to interpret dendrochronological results.
- Students will be able to demonstrate a developing sense of confidence navigating off trail and build on prior experiences spent in nature.
- Students will be able to use appropriate and effective language and graphics to enhance meaning and effectively communicate their findings in lab reports.
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