Person

Charles Kwit

Professor | School of Natural Resources
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
EEB 400 - Undergraduate Research
1 - 2 credit hours

Research projects under supervision of faculty.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours. Credit Restriction: Maximum of 4 hours may be applied toward the biological sciences major.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

EEB 407 - Senior Honors Thesis
3 credit hour(s)

Written preparation and oral presentation of faculty-supervised student research.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : EEB 400.
Registration Restriction(s): Biological sciences major/honors ecology and evolutionary biology concentration.

EEB 426 - Plant-Animal Interactions
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to the evolutionary and ecological aspects of interactions between plants and animals, including herbivory, pollination, and seed dispersal. Emphasis is on historical development of the field, discussions of primary literature, design of experiments, and writing.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 260.

EEB 593 - Independent Study
1 - 15 credit hours

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 30 hours. Credit Restriction(s): Only 15 credit hours will count towards the PhD or Master's degree.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

EEB 607 - Seminar in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussion based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

FORS 215 - Forest Ecology
3 credit hour(s)

Ecological interactions among tree species, other plant and animal species, and their environment. Forest ecosystem classification; energy, nutrient, and hydrologic cycles; and site quality. Perturbations and growth, survival and forest composition; forest succession; and fire ecology. Regeneration ecology through establishment and stand dynamics. Physiological ecology, ecological strategies, and adaptations of trees.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 212.
Registration Restriction(s): Forestry, wildlife, and fisheries majors.

FORS 512 - Seminar
1 credit hour(s)

Current developments in forestry. All thesis-option M.S. students must complete the course twice during their program.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.

FWF 325S - Wildlife Vegetation and Habitat
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to interactions between plants and wildlife, including species of conservation concern. Emphasis is on plant species that comprise east Tennessee’s primary wildlife habitats, and the utility of vegetation data in management. Students will be required to participate in at least one day-long field trip.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hour lecture and 1 hour lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 150 or BIOL 114 or FORS 214.

FWF 590 - Advanced Topics in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, and analysis of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Phillips, Lindsey Morgan | Willcox, Emma | Taylor, Adam | Wilber, Mark Quentin | Miller, Deb

FWF 612 - Seminar in Natural Resources
1 credit hour(s)

Current issues and developments in natural resources. All natural resource doctoral students must complete 612 twice during their program of study.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level -graduate.

SNR 212 - Dendrology and Silvics of North American Trees
3 credit hour(s)

Identification, classification, and nomenclature of important North American trees and woody shrubs. Forest associations. Silvicultural characteristics of trees and stands as the basis for the practice of silviculture. Day field trips may be required.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab. Registration Enforced
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 101* and BIOL 102* or BIOL 113*, BIOL 114*, and BIOL 115* or BIOL 150*, BIOL 159* and BIOL 160*.
Registration Restriction(s): Forestry, wildlife, and fisheries majors.

Other Instructors: Phillips, Lindsey Morgan

SNR 325S - Wildlife Vegetation and Habitat
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to interactions between plants and wildlife, including species of conservation concern. Emphasis is on plant species that comprise east Tennessee's primary wildlife habitats, and the utility of vegetation data in management. Students will be required to participate in at least one day-long field trip.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hour lecture and 1 hour lab. Registration Enforced
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 150* or BIOL 114* or FORS 214.

SNR 590 - Advanced Topics in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, and analysis of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of Instructor.

Other Instructors: Taylor, Adam | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan

SNR 612 - Seminar in Natural Resources
1 credit hour(s)

Current issues and developments in natural resources. All natural resource doctoral students must complete 612 twice during their program of study.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

WFS 512 - Seminar in Wildlife and Fisheries Science
1 credit hour(s)

Current developments in wildlife and fisheries science. All M.S. student must complete the course twice during their program.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.

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460 Agriculture and Natural Resource
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Biology/Biological Sciences, LSU And A & M College, 2000
  • BS, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Managemen, Univ of Wisconsin Madison, 1992

Charles Kwit

Professor | School of Natural Resources
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460 Agriculture and Natural Resource
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Biology/Biological Sciences, LSU And A & M College, 2000
  • BS, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Managemen, Univ of Wisconsin Madison, 1992
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
EEB 400 - Undergraduate Research
1 - 2 credit hours

Research projects under supervision of faculty.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours. Credit Restriction: Maximum of 4 hours may be applied toward the biological sciences major.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

EEB 407 - Senior Honors Thesis
3 credit hour(s)

Written preparation and oral presentation of faculty-supervised student research.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : EEB 400.
Registration Restriction(s): Biological sciences major/honors ecology and evolutionary biology concentration.

EEB 426 - Plant-Animal Interactions
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to the evolutionary and ecological aspects of interactions between plants and animals, including herbivory, pollination, and seed dispersal. Emphasis is on historical development of the field, discussions of primary literature, design of experiments, and writing.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 260.

EEB 593 - Independent Study
1 - 15 credit hours

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 30 hours. Credit Restriction(s): Only 15 credit hours will count towards the PhD or Master's degree.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

EEB 607 - Seminar in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussion based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

FORS 215 - Forest Ecology
3 credit hour(s)

Ecological interactions among tree species, other plant and animal species, and their environment. Forest ecosystem classification; energy, nutrient, and hydrologic cycles; and site quality. Perturbations and growth, survival and forest composition; forest succession; and fire ecology. Regeneration ecology through establishment and stand dynamics. Physiological ecology, ecological strategies, and adaptations of trees.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 212.
Registration Restriction(s): Forestry, wildlife, and fisheries majors.

FORS 512 - Seminar
1 credit hour(s)

Current developments in forestry. All thesis-option M.S. students must complete the course twice during their program.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.

FWF 325S - Wildlife Vegetation and Habitat
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to interactions between plants and wildlife, including species of conservation concern. Emphasis is on plant species that comprise east Tennessee’s primary wildlife habitats, and the utility of vegetation data in management. Students will be required to participate in at least one day-long field trip.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hour lecture and 1 hour lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 150 or BIOL 114 or FORS 214.

FWF 590 - Advanced Topics in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, and analysis of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Phillips, Lindsey Morgan | Willcox, Emma | Taylor, Adam | Wilber, Mark Quentin | Miller, Deb

FWF 612 - Seminar in Natural Resources
1 credit hour(s)

Current issues and developments in natural resources. All natural resource doctoral students must complete 612 twice during their program of study.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level -graduate.

SNR 212 - Dendrology and Silvics of North American Trees
3 credit hour(s)

Identification, classification, and nomenclature of important North American trees and woody shrubs. Forest associations. Silvicultural characteristics of trees and stands as the basis for the practice of silviculture. Day field trips may be required.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab. Registration Enforced
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 101* and BIOL 102* or BIOL 113*, BIOL 114*, and BIOL 115* or BIOL 150*, BIOL 159* and BIOL 160*.
Registration Restriction(s): Forestry, wildlife, and fisheries majors.

Other Instructors: Phillips, Lindsey Morgan

SNR 325S - Wildlife Vegetation and Habitat
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to interactions between plants and wildlife, including species of conservation concern. Emphasis is on plant species that comprise east Tennessee's primary wildlife habitats, and the utility of vegetation data in management. Students will be required to participate in at least one day-long field trip.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hour lecture and 1 hour lab. Registration Enforced
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 150* or BIOL 114* or FORS 214.

SNR 590 - Advanced Topics in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, and analysis of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of Instructor.

Other Instructors: Taylor, Adam | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan

SNR 612 - Seminar in Natural Resources
1 credit hour(s)

Current issues and developments in natural resources. All natural resource doctoral students must complete 612 twice during their program of study.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

WFS 512 - Seminar in Wildlife and Fisheries Science
1 credit hour(s)

Current developments in wildlife and fisheries science. All M.S. student must complete the course twice during their program.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.