PLSCI 3050

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PLSCI 3050
Arboriculture: Applied Tree Care

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Gain hands-on experience with tree establishment, nutrition, plant health care, diagnosing tree disorders, pruning techniques, tree worker safety and urban forestry.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Recommended prerequisite: LA 4910.

Course Attribute (CU-SBY)

Comments Offered in even-numbered years only.

Outcomes
  • Demonstrate knowledge of plant morphology, anatomy, physiology, and growth and how those play roles in tree selection and care.
  • Inspect trees for condition, make risk assessment, and recommend actions.
  • Describe the nutritional requirements of plants, soil water relationships in plants, and soil management.
  • Describe the techniques and materials used in proper tree climbing and management, including pruning, and support systems.
  • Gain knowledge to pass the ISA-certified arborist examination.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits Graded

  • 18724 PLSCI 3050   LEC 001

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    • F
    • Aug 26 - Oct 11, 2024

    • Bauerle, T

  • Recommended prerequisite: LA 4910.