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 Lesson 1: Introduction to Models
Jan 14 - 18 1.1: Class Overview
Jan 19 - 25 1.2: Introduction to Predictions and models 
Jan 26 - Feb 1 1.3: Classifying Models in Fire and Fuels Management 
Feb 2 - 8 1.4 Modeling and Predictions for Decision Making

Lesson 2: Uncertainty, Predictions and Risk
Feb 9 - 15 2.1: Evaluation, Validation and Uncertainty
Feb 15 - 22 2.2: Uncertainty Continued: Fire Behavior Models Case Study  
Feb 22 - March 1 2.3: Introduction to Risk Analysis
March 2 - 8 2.4: Uncertainty, Error, and Decision Making

Lesson 3: The Use of Models in Fuels Planning:
                 Case Study Evaluations
March 9 - 15 3.1: Insects and Diseases:
        The Armillaria Response Tool
March 16 - 22 No Class Spring Break
March 23 - 29 3.2: Invasive Species and Rare Plants:
        The Understory Response Tool
March 30 - April 5 3.3: Wildlife: Wildlife Habitat Response Model
April 6 - 12 3.4: Erosion: WEPP-FUME
April 13 - 19 3.5: Crown Fire Hazard: NEXUS

Lesson 4: The Future of Predictions, Modeling and Uncertainty
April 20 - 26 4.1: What's ahead? Some Predictions About the Future of Modeling
April 20 - 26 4.2: End of Class and Course Evaluations