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FREC-6214: Forestry Lidar Applications

Description: Theoretical underpinning of established and emerging research using light detection and ranging (lidar) technology for forestry applications including detailed terrain mapping and digital elevation models, canopy height modeling, prediction of forest biophysical parameters, forest physiology and the canopy light regime, watershed mapping and stream modeling, ecological modeling, landscape classifications, and wildlife habitat. Advanced research tools and techniques used to analyze lidar data for different applications. Graduate standing required.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: (FREC-5254 or FOR-5254) and (FREC-5264 or FOR-5264) and GEOG-5034

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: GEOG-6214

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 3

Average GPA: 3.88 (rounds to A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 70.47%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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Grade Distribution Over Time

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