PLSCI 3050

Arboriculture: Applied Tree Care

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

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.

• 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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