Forest Management Technology, AAS
A15200
Official Program Description registered with NC Community College System:
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.
Forestry Management Technology: A 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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Forest Management Technology program, a graduate should be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency at the science of setting up and implementing a basic timber cruise for forestry use.
- Create professional maps which can be used to develop, conserve, and utilize sustainable forest resources.
- Demonstrate proficiency at identifying common forest species with an emphasis on key North Carolina Piedmont and Coastal Plain species.
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Forest Management Technology program is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
Note
Students must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in all Forestry (FOR prefix) courses in order to graduate from the program.
Students are required to purchase hard hats, field boots, compasses, vests, safety glasses, and tapes, which are used in the training process. Approximate cost is $250.
For More Information
The Forest Management Technology program is in the Applied Technology Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6809 or (919) 739-6811 or visit us at our Web site at www.waynecc.edu/forestry/.
First Semester
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
| 3 |
| FOR 121 | Dendrology |
8
| 4 |
| FOR 161 | Safety & Woodsmanship |
4
| 2 |
| FOR 171 | Introduction to Forest Resources |
3
| 3 |
| | | | |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
4
| 3 |
| | OR | | |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
4
| 3 |
| | OR | | |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra |
5
| 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 16-17 |
Second Semester
| AGR 170 | Soil Science |
4
| 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
4
| 3 |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting |
3
| 3 |
| FOR 131 | Forest Measurements |
5
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Third Semester
| FOR 225 | Silvics & Silviculture |
6
| 4 |
| FOR 232 | Forest Mensuration |
8
| 4 |
| FOR 240 | Forest Protection |
5
| 3 |
| FOR 286 | Forestry Ethics and Law |
1
| 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 12 |
Fourth Semester
| AGR 110 | Agricultural Economics |
3
| 3 |
| FOR 175 | Wildlife and Environmental Studies |
5
| 3 |
| FOR 212 | Forest Surveying & Aerial Interpretation |
5
| 3 |
| FOR 285 | Logging & Marketing |
5
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Fifth Semester
| AGR 140 | Agricultural Chemicals |
4
| 3 |
| FOR 215 | Introduction to GIS/GPS |
5
| 3 |
| FOR 241 | Forest Fire Management |
5
| 3 |
| FOR 273 | Forest Management Issues |
6
| 2 |
| FWL 142 | Wildlife Management |
5
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 72-73
Electives
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
Choose one course from the
Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.
Social/Behavioral Science Electives
Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.