Course Objectives and prerequisites
The Silviculture module is introduced in the agronomy
undergraduate program to provide students with basic concepts in general
silviculture, such as forest ecosystems, dendrology, reforestation, and
regeneration methods, among others.
These concepts form the fundamental principles
required to develop a management plan within a natural (forest) environment.
To achieve the objectives of the Silviculture module, the following
prerequisites are generally required:
- Basic
knowledge in plant biology – understanding plant anatomy, physiology, and
reproduction.
- Introduction
to ecology – concepts of ecosystems, biodiversity, and ecological
interactions.
- General
agronomy principles – soil–plant relationships, environmental factors
affecting growth.
- Basic
geography and climatology – knowledge of climate types, topography, and
their effects on vegetation.
- Introduction
to forest sciences or natural resource management – basic understanding of
forest types and uses.
