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Forest Technology

Forest Technology is an intensive program of instruction and training to prepare individuals for service in different aspects of forest management operations. Major topics of the program include: the role of foresters in society; the identification and valuation of forest and ornamental woody species; the manipulation of forest stands to produce specific benefits; the impacts of fire, insects, and disease in forest stands; forest measurement and mapping methods; and timber harvesting and utilization systems.


Emphasis throughout the program is placed upon developing strong communication skills through written and oral assignments and upon developing a professional attitude of conduct.


FOREST TECHNOLOGY

Program Curriculum

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
    ENG 1113 - English Composition I (Prerequisite: ENG 0124 or ENG 1033 with C or appropriate placement score). This course prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Applied Dendrology FOT 1714
    FOT 1714 - Applied Dendrology. An elementary study of trees; the habitats and principle botanical features, forms, functions, and ecological relationships. The major commercially important forest trees of the region are examined in class and through extensive field and laboratory studies. Scientific classification of plants and identification of local flora are emphasized. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Introduction to Forestry FOT 1813
    FOT 1813 - Introduction to Forestry. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the role of a forest technician. Emphasis is placed on educational and job requirements, duties, career and salaries. The student is also made aware of how forestry fits into the state, national and international scene. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Forest Surveying FOT 2124
    FOT 2124 - Forest Surveying. A course to provide land surveying skills required in the forest industry. Includes instruction in interpreting legal descriptions, deeds, maps, and aerial photographs, and demonstration of equipment use and surveying practices. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Introduction to Microsoft Office BOT 1273
    BOT 1273 - Introduction to Microsoft Office. This course will introduce an operating system and word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software applications using the Microsoft® Office® suite. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
Total 17 Hours
Second Semester
  • Forest Measurements I FOT 1114
    FOT 1114 - Forest Measurements I. A classroom and field study of the basic principles and skills required for timber measurements. Direct and indirect systems of measurement and volume computation, forest type mapping, and graphic reporting are studied and practiced including an examination of current techniques of forest and timber inventory, stratification of volume tables and their use. Required are formal cruise reports, preparation of a cruise map, and the application of basic statistical knowledge to timber measurements. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Silviculture I FOT 2614
    FOT 2614 - Silviculture I. A comprehensive course dealing with environmental and physiological factors and their influences on forest growth. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3)
  • Approved Natural Science w/Lab (4)
  • The Legal Environment of Business BAD 2413 OR Principles of Accounting I ACC 2213
Total 18 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • Applications of GIS/GPS in Forestry FOT 2214
    FOT 2214 - Applications of GIS/GPS in Forestry. This course includes using remote sensing, interpretation, and application of aerial photos and other remote sensing images in forestry. This course also included the global positioning system and other remote sensing devices used in forestry. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Timber Harvesting FOT 2424
    FOT 2424 - Timber Harvesting. Principles of cost control and methods of harvesting timber drops are provided. Methods of buying and selling timber are emphasized in laboratory and field exercises. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • English Composition II ENG 1123 OR Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113 OR Social/Behavioral Science (3)
  • College Algebra MAT 1313 OR Natural Science w/Lab (4)
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
Total 17 Hours
Second Semester
  • Work-Based Learning I WBL 1913
    WBL 1913 - Work-Based Learning I. Work-Based Learning offers supervised work experience for Career Technical majors in which the student, Work-Based Learning Coordinator/Instructor, and worksite supervisor/mentor develop and implement a business/education training agreement. Work-Based Learning is designed to integrate the student's academic and technical skills into a work environment. Six semesters of Work-Based Learning are offered with 1-3 semester hours credit available per semester and summer sessions. Credit is awarded based on the following chart: 45 clock hours at work per semester = 1 hour credit 90 clock hours at work per semester = 2 hours credit 135 clock hours at work per semester = 3 hours credit A maximum of six hours of WBL credits may be substituted for technical courses (required or elective) upon the approval of the student's advisor, the campus Career Technical Director, and the Career Technical Vice President.
  • Applied Soil Conservation and Use AGT 1714
    AGT 1714 - Applied Soil Conservation and Use. This course is designed to introduce the student to the general principles of soil management, as it relates to forest growth. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Special Problem in Forest Technology FOT 2914
    FOT 2914 - Special Problem in Forest Technology. A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other Forest Technology courses. The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student's learning experience. Eight hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Special Problem in Conservation Law FOT 2944
    FOT 2944 - Special Problem in Conservation Law. A comprehensive course dealing with management techniques and tools for wildlife populations and habitats. Eight hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Smart Start Pathway SSP 1002
    SSP 1002 – Smart Start Pathway. Students will enroll in the MS Works system and learn three components within the pathway: Career Awareness, Necessary Skills, and Basic Skills. They will develop the foundational skills needed for their careers, learn and practice good work habits and effective communication that is necessary in successful employment. Students will learn how to become prepared to learn new skills for future careers within their region’s workforce sector, identifying the career components that are necessary for middle-skill employment. Students will complete the WorkKeys® assessment in Workplace Documents, Applied Math, and Graphic Literacy which allows students to quantify the foundational skills needed to perform job tasks successfully and enables students to demonstrate they have these skills. Upon completion of this assessment, students will earn a National Career Readiness Certificate, a credential issued by ACT that documents work readiness.
Total 17 Hours


An AAS Degree may be earned after successfully completing required career technical and academic coursework.


***MAT 1233 & a natural science with lab (7 hrs. total) OR BOT 1313 & a natural science with lab (7 hrs. total) may be substituted for College Algebra.

Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.

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