FORT 100S
Introduction to Forestry (1) A general introduction to forest ecology, history, management, and practices.
Effective: Fall 2012
FORT 105
Forest Mensuration (3) Measurement of forests and forest products.
Effective: Fall 2002
FORT 110
Forest Inventories (3) Application of forest mensuration, mapping, GIS, sampling, and statistical analysis to the inventory of forest resources.
Effective: Spring 2003
Prerequisite:
FORT 105
FORT 120
Forestry Computer Applications (2) Computer hardware and software applications specific to forestry.
Effective: Fall 2002
Prerequisite:
three credits of mathematics
FORT 130
Forest Mapping Systems (2) Mapping forest properties, using traditional mechanical drawing techniques, geographical positioning systems, geographic information systems, and spatial analysis of resources.
Effective: Summer 2002
FORT 140
Forest Surveying (3) Plane surveying including hand compass and survey equipment, map reading, deed and title research, land descriptions and property line location.
Effective: Spring 2003
Prerequisite:
or concurrent:FORT 130, MATH 081
FORT 150
Dendrology (3) Taxonomy, identification, ranges, and uses of important U.S. timber species and lesser vegetation of a regional nature.
Effective: Fall 2002
FORT 160
Silvicultural Practices (3) Principles and techniques of forest establishment, culture, and regeneration systems.
Effective: Spring 2003
Prerequisite:
FORT 150
FORT 170
Forest Harvesting and Operations (3) Forest harvesting and intermediate operations: forest worker safety, hand and power tools, harvest planning, and best management practices.
Effective: Summer 2002
Prerequisite:
FORT 110, FORT 160 American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR
FORT 175
Forest Products Industry Tour (1) Field tour of local and regional forest products industries.
Effective: Summer 2002
Prerequisite:
FORT 110, FORT 160
FORT 200
Wood Identification and Properties (1) Anatomy of wood and bark; cell wall formation and composition; and identifica- tion of wood by gross and microscopic qualities.
Effective: Summer 2002
FORT 210
Arboriculture (3) Selection, planting, care, and maintenance of woody ornamental plants and shade trees grown in urban, sub-urban, and rural landscapes.
Effective: Fall 2002
Prerequisite:
second-year standing
FORT 220
Forest Ecosystem Protection (4) Principles and concepts involved in managing the forest ecosystem in regard to fires, insects, and diseases.
Effective: Fall 2002
FORT 230
Aerial Photo Interpretation (2) Aerial photo interpretation techniques applied to land management inventories, mapping, road location, and procurement.
Effective: Fall 2002
Prerequisite:
FORT 130
FORT 240
Forest Soils and Hydrology (3) The study of forest soils and hydrology, especially as they are affected by forest management activities.
Effective: Spring 2003
Prerequisite:
second-year standing
FORT 250
Forest Management Practices (3) Practical techniques for implementing management plans for forest stands under various ownerships and management regimes.
Effective: Summer 2002
Prerequisite:
FORT 110, FORT 160
FORT 260
GIS for Natural Resources Management (3) Geographic Information Systems technology including mapping and GIS data management procedures w/ emphasis on natural resource management applications.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
FORT 120, FORT 130
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