Prerequisites: (BIOL 2107 with a minimum grade of C and BIOL 2107L with a minimum grade of C and BIOL 2108 with a minimum grade of C and BIOL 2108L with a minimum grade of C) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L with a minimum grade of C and BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L with a minimum grade of a C) and CHEM 1211K or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L ) and CHEM 1212K or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L ) This is a field-based course in fire ecology concepts and techniques of the Southeast. Hands-on lessons address the use of prescribed fire to benefit ecosystems and cover safety, weather, fuel, firing techniques, and smoke management. Students will write a prescribed burn plan and participate in several burn events outside of regular class time