Six, Diana L.

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University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025 Spring 2-1-2023 FORS 232.01: Forest Insects and Disease Diana L. Six University of Montana, Missoula, diana.six@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi2021-2025 Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Six, Diana L., "FORS 232.01: Forest Insects and Disease" (2023). University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025. 971. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi2021-2025/971 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu. FORS232: Forest Insects and Disease 9:30-10:50 am TTH Stone 304 Instructor: Diana Six, Bioresearch Building 104 diana.six@umontana.edu Office hours: Thursdays 11-12 (on campus) or by appointment (zoom until I am past knee rehab) Class objectives and learning outcomes: Students will learn about the array of insects and pathogens affecting western forests. Topics covered include the identification, ecology, and management of insects and diseases. Students will use the information they learn to identify the main insect and diseases of western conifers in the field and to develop appropriate management approaches given real-world scenarios. Grading: Four exams (20% each) (NO makeups without proof of a serious reason for missing exam) Two in-class group scenarios (5% each). See schedule I Collection (10%) (NO late collections accepted- early okay!) Collection due May 3!I! MOODLE: What you need is on Moodie!!! Stay up to date with the schedule, readings, example exams, exam keys, etc. Grading scale: (please note - this class is offered for a traditional letter grade only) A= 2: 94% A-= 90-93% B+ = 87-89% B = 84-86% B- = 80-83% C+ = 77-79% C= 74-76% C- = 70-73% D + = 67-69% D = 64-66% 0- = 60-63% F = <60% How to succeed in this course: Attend II -Attendance is crucial to be exposed to the material and to learn. Take good notes - Not only will this ensure you have all the info needed to learn the material and to do well on exams, it is a crucial tool in 'remembering/learning' by itself. Review notes often, not just the days before the exam. Do the readings BEFORE the lecture. If you miss a class, get notes from a classmate. Check Moodie for powerpoints and readings. A lot of what I discuss is not on the powerpoints (so take lots of good notes). TEXTS On Moodie: Lecture: Bark Beetle Outbreaks in Western North America: Causes and Consequences, Bentz et al. 2007. Collection: Field Guide to Diseases and Insects of the Rocky Mountain Region, Allen et al. 2010. ----Physical copies of the guide can be checked out when you are ready to do your collection but must be returned (if not returned you get an incomplete in the course that will later turn to an F if book is not returned). Optional but strongly recommended if you don't know your trees: Rocky Mountain Tree Finder, Tom Watts, any edition. $2.00-$6.00 online. LECTURE SCHEDULE (Readings for each lecture are provided in parentheses. These will be on Moodie) Jan 17 Intro to course. How to succeed in this class. Why do we study insects and diseases of forest trees? Jan 19 Insect biology Jan 24 Insect taxonomy and ID Jan 26 Insect population dynamics and dispersal Jan 31 Forest insect management Feb2 Ambrosia beetles and wood borers Feb7 Intro to bark beetles and their management (Bark Beetle Outbreaks in Western North America - Moodie) Feb9 case study: Mountain pine beetle (Ted Talk, Kelseya article, example exam available on Moodie) Feb14 Bark beetle management (student activity (scenario) - in class), review Feb 16 Midterm I Feb21 Introduction to defoliators, defoliator management, decision making Feb23 Case study: Doug-fir Tussock Moth Feb28 Various defoliators (Maclauchlin et al. 2018) Mar2 Defoliator management scenario ( example exam available on Moodie) Mar7 Other insect guilds: Gall and sap sucking, root and shoot, seed and cone Mar9 Animal damage, review Mar14 Midterm II Mar16 Intro to forest pathology, disease diagnosis Spring Break Mar28 Disease management Mar30 No class - comp time for collections April 4 Introduction to fungi, taxonomy and ID April 6 Various fungal diseases - cankers, rusts, needle diseases April 11 Case study: Heterobasidion root disease; other root diseases, decays April 13 Mistletoes and mistletoe management, abiotic diseases, die-offs, example exam available (Mistletoe friend or foe) Apr18 Mistletoe scenario, review Apr20 Midterm Ill Apr25 Anthropogenic change TBA - invasive pathogens. Case studies: white pine blister rust, Chestnut blight April 27 Anthropogenic change - invasive insects TBA. Case studies Emerald ash borer (TBA), red bay ambrosia beetle May2 Anthropogenic change - climate change effects on insects and pathogens TBA May4 Study time FINAL Take home/open book/open notes Exam IV: finals week. Due by May 12, 10 am absolute deadline!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No Late exams accepted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you need help? I am here to help you succeed. If you have questions or have extenuating circumstances, please reach out to me. I encourage you to do this sooner than later as it provides more options. If you are experiencing depression, please don't try to ride it out alone. See (and use) the resources available to you (contact Curry Health Center). Class expectations Cell phones and computers Please turn off electronic devices during class. Assignment due dates Due dates are firm. Late assignments will not be accepted unless you have unusually extenuating circumstances and have made arrangements prior to the due date. This includes missing an exam: there are NO make-up exams without prior arrangement. Communication If you e-mail me, please do the following so that the e-mail is read and understood: (a) include "FORS 232" in the subject line, (b) write in complete sentences, with proper grammar, and (c) sign the e-mail with your full name. Even though I work to reply promptly, sometimes I am in meetings, classes, or in the field all day and try to catch up on email at night. Classroom environment Students at the University of Montana are diverse in many ways, including race, gender, age, religion, preparedness, and mobility. Please create a respectful learning environment by honoring all student contributions and expressing your views in ways that do not diminish other students' perspectives. Be a nice person :) Accessibility The University of Montana assures equal access to instruction through collaboration between students with disabilities, instructors, and the Office for Disability Equity (ODE). If you anticipate or experience barriers based on disability, please contact the ODE at: (406) 243-2243, ode@umontana.edu, or visit www.umt.edu/disability for more information. For accommodation you must notify me at the beginning of the course and then prior to each exam. Retroactive accommodation requests will not be honored, so please, do not delay. As your instructor, I will work with you and the ODE to implement an effective accommodation. Academic honesty, plagiarism, and student conduct All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. Academic dishonesty of any form is unacceptable and will be taken seriously by the instructor, the College of Forestry and Conservation, and the University of Montana. This includes plagiarism (copying materials from other sources without citing the source or copying someone's work) and cheating (copying material from other students during tests or quizzes}. In both cases, you will fail the assignment/exam or if very serious the course. The incident will be passed on to the Dean and the Vice Provost of Academic Affairs. It is your responsibility to be familiar with, and adhere to, the University's definition of plagiarism. Don't cheat :). It will get you an Fin the course. Course withdrawal (and other) deadlines • See calendar 

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