Barb Thomas, PhD, MSc, BSc (Agr)

Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Renewable Resources Dept
Associate Dean, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Deans Office
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Winter Term 2025 (1900)

REN R 368 - Management and Utilization of Forest Genetic Resources

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-1)

Basic principles in plant genetics and resource utilization including tree improvement and reclamation will be covered. Regular lectures will be supplemented with guest lectures and one lab exercise or field trip per month, an individual or group term report and a group report presentation/poster will be assigned. Lab exercises may include field trips, with times to be confirmed. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Prerequisite: 30 units.

LECTURE B1 (75342)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
MWF 10:00 - 10:50

LAB H1 (75345)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
01:00 - 01:00



REN R 768 - Management and Utilization of Forest Genetic Resources

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-1)

Basic principles in plant genetics and resource utilization including tree improvement and reclamation will be covered. Regular lectures will be supplemented with guest lectures and one lab exercise or field trip per month, an individual term report and presentation/discussion lead on a selected paper will be required. Lab exercises may include field trips, with times to be confirmed. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Not to be taken if credit received for REN R 368.

LECTURE B1 (75343)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
MWF 10:00 - 10:50

LAB H1 (75344)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
01:00 - 01:00

Spring Term 2025 (1910)

REN R 912A - Research Project

6 units (fi 24)(VAR, UNASSIGNED)

The final research project that comprises REN R 912 is a final capping exercise for the degrees of MAg and MF. Its practical and professional focus should integrate the core areas of study in the program. The successful completion of the project entails (1) a research topic approved by the supervisor; (2) the presentation of a draft research proposal; and (3) the presentation of the research as a written document to the supervisor. The project may take the form of any of the following: (1) a formal analysis of management practice, organizational processes or policy; (2) a formative or summative evaluation of a research project or program; (3) a case study, using secondary documents, survey data, or interviews; or (4) replication of a previous study, with either the introduction of a new variable or an analysis in a changed context.

RSC C1 (31499)

2025-05-05 - 2025-06-30
01:00 - 01:00

Summer Term 2025 (1920)

REN R 912B - Research Project

6 units (fi 24)(VAR, UNASSIGNED)

The final research project that comprises REN R 912 is a final capping exercise for the degrees of MAg and MF. Its practical and professional focus should integrate the core areas of study in the program. The successful completion of the project entails (1) a research topic approved by the supervisor; (2) the presentation of a draft research proposal; and (3) the presentation of the research as a written document to the supervisor. The project may take the form of any of the following: (1) a formal analysis of management practice, organizational processes or policy; (2) a formative or summative evaluation of a research project or program; (3) a case study, using secondary documents, survey data, or interviews; or (4) replication of a previous study, with either the introduction of a new variable or an analysis in a changed context.

RSC C1 (40922)

2025-07-07 - 2025-08-31
01:00 - 01:00

Winter Term 2026 (1940)

REN R 368 - Management and Utilization of Forest Genetic Resources

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-1)

Basic principles in plant genetics and resource utilization including tree improvement and reclamation will be covered. Regular lectures will be supplemented with guest lectures and one lab exercise or field trip per month, an individual or group term report and a group report presentation/poster will be assigned. Lab exercises may include field trips, with times to be confirmed. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Prerequisite: 30 units.

LECTURE B1 (84878)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
MWF 10:00 - 10:50

LAB H1 (84881)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
01:00 - 01:00



REN R 768 - Management and Utilization of Forest Genetic Resources

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-1)

Basic principles in plant genetics and resource utilization including tree improvement and reclamation will be covered. Regular lectures will be supplemented with guest lectures and one lab exercise or field trip per month, an individual term report and presentation/discussion lead on a selected paper will be required. Lab exercises may include field trips, with times to be confirmed. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Not to be taken if credit received for REN R 368.

LECTURE B1 (84879)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
MWF 10:00 - 10:50