2024-2025 College Catalog

FOR 241 Dendrology

Learn to identify the principal forest trees of North America, and the principal trees and shrubs of the Pacific Northwest, including the ranges over which they grow, important ecological characteristics, and principal uses. Also learn about forested regions of the world, and the structure and function of forest plants. Fulfills Math, Science, Computer Science (with lab) requirements for General Education Addendum: This course will articulate to Oregon State University (OSU) as FOR 241 Dendrology In labs, students will learn to identify forest trees of North America (many of which are used asornamentals in the PNW), and forest trees of the Pacific Northwest—from their leaves or needles, flowers or fruit (depending on season), and twigs and bark (to a limited extent). Students will also learn both their common (English) and scientific (Latin) names. As time permits, the course should include a few common PNW shrubs.

Credits

3