ORH 4242: Arboriculture

Topics covered:

• Anatomy and Biology
• Tree structure and Mechanics
• Tree ID and Selection
• Soil Science and Water Management
• Plant Health Care and Nutrition
• Site Preparation and Design
• Tree planting and Establishment
• Pruning
• Nursery production
• Diagnostics and Disorders
• Construction and Veteran Tree Care
• Tree Risk Assessment

Spring 2022, 4 credit course
Tuesday 10:40 to 11:30 & Thursday 10:40 to 12:35
Building: MAEB, Room: 0238
Instructor: Ryan Klein 

Lectures, videos, readings, and weekly assignments will be augmented by many applied indoor and outdoor exercises. Industry professionals from various backgrounds will guest lecture to provide real-world experiences and a better understanding of the opportunities available to students post-graduation. 

Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills:Basic understanding of biological principles including introductory Dendrology, Botany, or equivalent is helpful but not necessary.

Syllabus: ORH 4242