AGRI 267 Fire Ecology and Management

Wildland fire is a biophysical and ecological process that has shaped the vegetation, landscapes, and human life around the globe. This class will explore the underlying physical and ecological principles that influence fire behavior, the mechanisms that impact organisms and shape our environments, and the approach to wildland fire management and suppression that addresses current issues in fire science.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

AGRI 267Fire Ecology and Management

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Agriculture Technical

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

Wildland fire is a biophysical and ecological process that has shaped the vegetation, landscapes, and human life around the globe. This class will explore the underlying physical and ecological principles that influence fire behavior, the mechanisms that impact organisms and shape our environments, and the approach to wildland fire management and suppression that addresses current issues in fire science.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Understand basic fire processes and principles as it relates to wildland fire.
  • Explain the relationship between fire behavior, fuels, weather, and topography.
  • Discuss mechanisms and the effects of fire on plants, animals, and their environment.
  • Communicate basic concepts of wildland fire management and suppression efforts as it relates to fuel management strategies, restoration, and ecosystem function.
  • Develop a working vocabulary and understanding of common wildland fire terminology related to fire behavior, fire effects, and fire management.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Assessment Strategy Narrative