Forestry Management Technology
The Natural Resources System curriculum is designed to provide the practice and academic skills essential for success in Natural Resource Management.
Students will gain an understanding of the principles and develop competencies and technical skills in the production, utilization, and conservation of natural resources. Students will also learn many technical and conservation skills.
Graduates qualify for positions in natural resources technician positions in a wide range of outdoor national venues.
The Forestry Management Technology program that prepares individuals to manage and produce forest resources. Potential course work includes instruction in woods and field skills, tree identification, timber measurement, logging and timber harvesting, forest propagation and regeneration, forest fire-fighting, resource management, equipment operation and maintenance, record-keeping, sales and purchasing, operations, and personnel supervision.
Fall Semester 1
| Course | Lec | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| BIO-111 | General Biology I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FOR-121 | Dendrology | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| FOR-171 | Introduction to Forest Resources | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | |||||
Spring Semester 1
| Course | Lec | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FOR-131 | Forest Measurements | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FOR-215 | Introduction to GIS/GPS | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Humanities Option | Humanities and Fine Arts Options Listed Below | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | |||||
Summer Semester 1
| Course | Lec | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOR-232 | Forest Mensuration | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| FOR-285 | Logging & Marketing | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | |||||
Fall Semester 2
| Course | Lec | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOR-173 | Soils & Hydrology | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Wildlife Option | Wildlife Options Listed Below | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FOR-225 | Silvics & Silviculture | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| FOR-240 | Forest Protection | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FOR-241 | Forest Fire Management | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | |||||
Spring Semester 2
| Course | Lec | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOR-212 | Forest Surveying & Aerial Interpretation | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FOR-271 | Forest Management | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Botany Option | Botany Options Listed Below | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Option | Social & Behavioral Science Options Listed Below | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| WPP-125 | Wood Identification | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | |||||
Total Credit Hours: 68
Wildlife: Choose from the following courses:
| Course | Lec | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOR-175 | Wildlife and Environmental Studies | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FWL-142 | Wildlife Management | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Botany: Choose from the following courses:
| Course | Lec | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOR-123 | Forest Botany | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FWL-124 | Wildlife Botany | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts Choices for AAS Degree Programs Unless Otherwise Noted:
| Course | Lec | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ART-114 | Art History Survey I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ART-115 | Art History Survey II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DRA-111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HUM-110 | Technology and Society | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| REL-110 | World Religions | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| REL-111 | Eastern Religions | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| REL-112 | Western Religions | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| REL-211 | Introduction to Old Testament | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| REL-212 | Introduction to New Testament | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| REL-221 | Religion in America | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences Choices for AAS Degree Programs Unless Otherwise Noted:
| Course | Lec | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANT-210 | General Anthropology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ANT-220 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECO-252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS-111 | World Civilizations I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS-112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS-131 | American History I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS-132 | American History II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC-213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC-215 | Group Processes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |