About FOR 2570 A
In recent decades, wildfire activity, damages attributed to wildfires, and costs of managing wildfires have increased substantially. Examines various aspects of wildland fire with a primary focus on forested ecosystems in North America. Content includes concepts around fire terminology, ecology, and behavior, as well as the structure of wildland firefighting and prescribed fire programs. Explores historic fire regimes in North America, major causes of disruption to these regimes, and barriers to restoration.
Notes
Open to Degree and PACE students.
Section Description
In recent decades, wildfire activity, damages attributed to wildfires, and costs of managing wildfires have increased substantially. This course will introduce and examine various aspects of wildland fire with a primary focus on forested ecosystems in North America. Students will first be introduced to concepts around fire terminology, ecology, and behavior, as well as the structure and status of wildland firefighting and prescribed fire programs. We will explore historic fire regimes in North America, major causes of disruption to these regimes, and barriers to restoration. Through a combination of guest speakers, lectures, and discussion, we will examine sociocultural, political, economic, and ecological impacts of fire through regional case studies of fire-dependent ecosystems, learning to think critically about issues related to past, current, and future fire policy and management. This course will include online completion of the S-190 and S-130 courses through the National Wildland Coordinating Group which will partially satisfy the requirements for Red Card wildland fire certification.
Section Expectation
Much of this class is flipped, where students complete online firefighting modules or readings outside of class, then come to class to recap, discuss, and expand on learning. Class periods are a mix of lecture, discussion, and group work. There is also some traditional lectures and visits from guest speakers with careers in wildland fire.
Evaluation
Students will be evaluated based on 2 exams, in-class discussion participation, critical writing assignments, and a final project.
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