| COURSE MATERIALS AND ACTIVITIES |
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Course Syllabus with Schedule (PDF) & Graded Assignments HERE |
| Module I. Growing Trees in Urban Environments |
| Topic 1.1: Striking a Balance: Reconciling Tree Development and Human Development (Course Introduction) |
| Topic 1.2: Tree Physiology |
| Topic 1.3: Abiotic Factors Contributing to Tree Development and Condition |
| Topic 1.4: Biotic Factors Influencing Tree Development and Condition |
| Topic 1.5: Human Aspects of Urban Sites |
| Module II. Urban Tree Establishment |
| Topic 2.1: Urban Soils |
| Topic 2.2: Tree Selection and Introduction to Nursery Production |
| Topic 2.3: Tree Planting and Care After Planting |
| Module III. Urban Tree Management |
| Topic 3.1: Introducing Urban Tree Care |
| Topic 3.2: Tree Pruning |
| Topic 3.3: Integrated Management of Tree Pests and Diseases |
| VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP 1: Montreal Botanical Garden |
| Topic 3.4: Trees and Construction |
| Topic 3.5: Tree Assessment and Risk Management |
| Topic 3.6: New Technologies in Arboriculture |
| Topic 3.7: Urban Trees and Climate Change |
| Topic 3.8: Urban Tree Diversity |
| Topic 3.9: Remote Sensing Technology in Arboriculture |
| Module IV. Professional Arboriculture and Urban Forestry |
| Topic 4.1: Operationalizing Best Practices in Tree Nurseries |
| Topic 4.2: Arboriculture and Other Fields - Towards Interdisciplinary Approaches |
| Topic 4.3: The Role of Training, Certification and Accreditation in Arboriculture |
| Topic 4.4: Professionalism and Standards of Practice in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry |
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