HOME Syllabus contents: Course Description Grading Policy Required Readings Other Items	ESRM-461 For. Mgmt. & Econ.
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	Course Objective: To familiarize students with the more important contemporary decision tools used by managers to the extent that they can interpret, develop and critique their basic applications in forestry.   Topics: Optimization techniques including linear and nonlinear programming, management system simulation, concepts of interest and time evaluation of alternatives, marginal cost analysis and computer spreadsheet assisted analysis.  Prerequisites: Algebra, analytical geometry, differential and integral calculus, stand growth and yield concepts and common PNW silvicultural treatment activities.   Format: The first weekly meeting will be a lecture/question-response/discussion period. The second weekly meeting will emphasize application of the concepts covered in the lecture. Particular use will be made of the MS Excel^® spreadsheet program. The third weekly meeting will be dedicated to reviewing the lecture and lab material of the week. <-- RETURN TO TOP Grading Policy Equal weight will be applied to the collected homework, the midterm and final examination. Please read the following course policy statement: UW POLICY <-- RETURN TO TOP Required Readings Required readings will be distributed in class and on this web site. There is no textbook for the course. <-- RETURN TO TOP Other Items You will need a scientific calculator (keys for e^X, logeX, X^Y, etc.).
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