HO 413 ARBORICULTURE

(The establishment and care of trees)

Spring 2003

Dr.John Ball

Professor of forestry

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                                                                                                              mature beech tree


Schedule - Important note: some labs do not meet at the usual time or location due to the need to fit into the scheduled use of the Frost or Animal Science Arena.   Please check the lab time and location carefully.

Date: Topic: Meet at:
Follow link to course notes for that day Class does not meet for internet lectures
Jan. 13 Tree Physiology NPB 119
Jan. 14 Lab #1: Arboriculture Equipment Meet at noon or 2 pm in room 107 Hort-Forestry Building.
Jan. 15 Tree Physiology NPB 119
Jan. 20 No classes - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan. 21 Lab #2: Ropes and Knots Meet at noon or 2 pm in room 107 Hort-Forestry Building.
Jan. 22 Tree Defenses NPB 119
Jan. 27 no class  
Jan. 28 Lab #2 (continue) Meet at noon or 2 pm in room 107 Hort-Forestry Building.
Jan. 29 no class  
Feb. 3 Principles of Pruning  NPB 119
Feb. 4 Optional - attend South Dakota Arborist Conference Sioux Falls at Ramkota Inn (must be student member of SDArA to attend for free)
Feb. 5 Utility Pruning Internet
Feb 6 Optional - Climbing Practice Meet at 2 pm at the northwest corner of the track, 2nd floor Frost Arena.
Feb. 10 Tree Dynamics NPB 119
Feb. 11 no lab  
Feb. 12 Tree Support Systems NPB 119
Feb. 17 No classes - Presidents' Day
Feb. 18 Lab #3: climbing techniques Meet at noon  or 2 pm at the northwest corner of the track, 2nd floor Frost Arena.
Feb. 19 Alternative Support Systems and Lightning Protection Internet
Feb. 24 Tree Risk Management NPB 119
Feb. 25 Lab #4: Tree Risk Assessment Meet at noon or 2 pm in room 107 Hort-Forestry Building.
Feb. 26 Plant Health Care Principles NPB 119
Mar.3-5 Spring Break  
Mar. 10 Tree Diagnostics NPB 119
Mar. 11 Lab #5: Chain Saw Use and Maintenace Meet at noon or 2 pm in room 107 Hort-Forestry Building.
Mar. 12 Exam I NPB 119
Mar. 17 Key Stressor - Insects and Mites NPB 119
Mar. 18 Lab #6: Tree Felling Meet at noon i or 2 pm n room 107 Hort-Forestry Building.
Mar. 19 Key Stressors - Diseases and Disorders NPB 119
Mar.24 Tree Health Techniques NPB 119
Mar. 25 Lab #7: Climbing Meet at noon or 2 pm in room 107 Hort-Forestry Building.
Mar. 26 Soil Evaluation NPB 119
Mar. 31 Soil Management - Fertilizers and Amendents NPB 119
Apr. 1 Lab #8: Aerial Lift Meet at noon or 2 pm in room 107 Hort-Forestry Building.
Apr. 2 Irrigation Management NPB 119
Apr. 7 Managing Trees in a Turf Environment NPB 119
Apr. 8 Lab #9: Rigging Techniques Meet at noon or 2 pm in room 107 Hort-Forestry Building.
Apr. 9 Tree Conservation NPB 119
Apr. 10-12 Tree Management Field Trip Meet at SDSU motor pool at noon Thursday, April 10. We will return to campus around 7 pm on Saturday, April 12.
Apr. 14 Transplanting Large Trees NPB 119
Apr. 15 Lab #10:  Tree Support Systems Meet at noon or 2 pm in room 107 Hort-Forestry Building.
Apr.16 Post-Transplant Care NPB 119
Apr. 21 Easter Recess  
Apr. 22 Lab #11: Aerial Rescue and Safety  Meet at noon or 2 pm in room 107 Hort-Forestry Building.
Apr. 23 Arboricultural Safety NPB 119
Apr. 28 Municipal Arborist - Management NPB 119
Apr. 29 Lab #12: Tree Climbing Competition Meet at noon or 2 pm in room 107 Hort-Forestry Building.
Apr.30 Commercial Arborist - Management NPB 119
May 9 Comprehensive Exam: 9:00 - 10:40 am NPB 119


 Last Update: Jan. 10, 2003
Published by HFLP DEPARTMENT, South Dakota State University
E-mail: John_Ball@sdstate.edu