Shan Kothari
Pronouns: he/him
Personal Website: https://shankothari.github.io/
Contact
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Renewable Resources Dept
- skothar1@ualberta.ca
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
species interactions photosynthesis water relations phenology remote sensing
Courses
PL SC 221 - Introduction to Plant Science
Principles of plant science for use in agriculture, forestry and environmental sciences. The course covers anatomical and physiological characteristics of vascular and non-vascular plants, including cellular structures, plant reproduction, development and growth, and key functions such as photosynthesis, and water and nutrient transport. The course emphasizes plant structure and function in the context of environmental conditions and genetic adaptation, essential for managed and natural ecosystems under environmental change. Not to be taken if credit received for BOT 205 or REN R 121.
REN R 121 - Plant Structure and Function
Principles of plant science for use in agriculture, forestry and environmental sciences. The course covers anatomical and physiological characteristics of vascular and non-vascular plants, including cellular structures, plant reproduction, development and growth, and key functions such as photosynthesis, and water and nutrient transport. The course emphasizes plant structure and function in the context of environmental conditions and genetic adaptation, essential for managed and natural ecosystems under environmental change. Not to be taken if credit received for PL SC 221.
REN R 290 - Field Skills in Environmental, Conservation, and Forest Sciences
Combines the concepts and practices of environmental, conservation and forest sciences in an off-campus field experience. Proficiency in sampling, identification, and measurement of biophysical components of terrestrial and aquatic environments is emphasized. Prerequisites: 30 units and REN R 110. REN R 205, REN R 210 and REN R 120 are recommended. Students must take this course after their second program year and prior to completion of the final 30 units of their program. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the University Regulations and Information for Students section of the Calendar.
REN R 295 - Special Topics in Field Skills and Their Application in Forest Sciences
Focuses on specialized field skills and their application in forest sciences. The course involves off-campus field experiences. Pre- or corequisite: REN R 290. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the University Regulations and Information for Students section of the Calendar.
REN R 701 - Forestry and Environmental Sciences Field Skills
Combines the concepts and practices of environmental, conservation and forest sciences in an off-campus field experience. Proficiency in sampling, identification, and measurement of biophysical components of terrestrial and aquatic environments is emphasized. Students in the Master of Forestry program should complete this course in their first term. Not to be taken if credit received for REN R 290.
REN R 702 - Forestry Field School for Professionals
Focuses on specialized field skills and their application in professional forest management. The course involves off-campus field experiences. Students in the Master of Forestry program should complete this course in their first term. Pre- or co-requisite: REN R 701 or REN R 290. Not to be taken if credit received for REN R 295.