Courses Taught by René Germain

Principles of Management  (FOR 360/560) Syllabus

Basic theories, concepts, principles, and functions of modern management and administration. Course is based on the four functions of management: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Directing and supervising, communication, controlling, problem solving and evaluating in public agencies and private industries, and social and ethical considerations, are among the principal topics emphasized.  3 credits.  Fall semester.

Forestry Consulting and Wood Procurement (FOR 415/615) Syllabus

This applied course covers the role of forestry consultants and wood procurement foresters within the forest products industry. Field exercises will provide students with the opportunity to assume the role of both a forestry consultant and wood procurement forester. Topics discussed include: current trends associated with the region’s wood supply, incorporating landowner assistance into a procurement program, forest certification, legal issues and ethics, and log yard management.  3 credits.  Fall Semester.

Integrated Resources Management (FOR490) Syllabus

The goal of this course is to integrate knowledge and skills developed from previous courses and experience in order to develop a management plan for a forested property. Students will address biophysical, social and economic issues associated with their respective projects. 3 credits. Spring Semester.

Forest Operations (FOR 373) Syllabus

Overview of forest roads and timber harvesting; planning, construction and maintenance of forest roads; economic and environmental characteristics of harvesting systems; and the role of forest operations in the broader context of forest management. 3 credits. Fall Semester.

Bridging The Gap: Research to Real Application (FOR 796) Syllabus

The goal of this course is to expose graduate students to the theories and concepts (diffusion of innovations) associated with knowledge transfer to practitioners in the context of natural resource management. Students will demonstrate how their own research will be accessed and used by natural resources managers representing a wide spectrum of disciplines. 1 credit. Spring Semester.

Economic and Ecological Impacts of Non-native Forest Pests and Pathogens (FOR 797) Syllabus

(co-taught with Dr. Melissa Fierke) 1 Credit. Fall Semester.

Contemporary Issues in Forestry (FOR 496/796)

The goal of this course is to enhance the professionalism of students by addressing past, present, and future concepts relevant to the forestry profession and facilitating membership in the Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters (SAF). 1 credit. Fall Semester. Reading Log Forms

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