The objective of the course ‘Tree Eco-Physiology’ is to provide a broad understanding of functional tree biology. Modern forest science, ecology and management relies on tools and models based on functional parameters of trees, e.g. in forest growth modeling, estimating water use by forests, assessing risks by environmental extremes, quantifying carbon sequestration by forests. Graduation level forest scientists are expected to adequately and critically interpret such scenarios and outputs, a task that can only be achieved by the fundamental understanding of how the main forest resource – trees work.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduate level students will understand the advanced and applied concepts of forests and forest management to become able practical foresters.
READINGS
Recommended Books
- Taiz and Zeiger. 2006. Plant Physiology. USA
- Champion, H.G., S.k. Seth and G.M.Khattak., General Silviculture (Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar, 1965).
- Robert, M. D. 1999. Plant Physiology. Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. Melbourne Australia.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Mid Term Exam: 12
Sessional: 08 (Assignment + Presentation)
Final Exam: 20
Practical Exam: 20
Course Material
- Total Lessons 16
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Teacher
Dr. Muhammad Sajjad Haider
Other Courses by Dr. Muhammad Sajjad Haider
- Forest Policy and Law (FOR-409)
- Non-Wood Forest Products (FOR-309)
- Introduction to Rangelands and Wildlife Management (FRST-5702)
- Research Project / Internship (FOR-412)
- Research Methods and Scientific Writing (FOR-406)
- Ecotourism and Park Management (FOR-312)
- Introduction to Forest and Watershed Management (FRST-5701)