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 $350.

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 website at www.waynecc.edu/forestry/.

 

First Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACA 111College Student Success
1

1

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3

3

FOR 121Dendrology
8

4

FOR 161Safety & Woodsmanship
4

2

FOR 171Introduction to Forest Resources
3

3

 

MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I
4

3

OR

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy
4

3

OR

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra
5

4

Total Credit Hours:16-17

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
AGR 170Soil Science
4

3

ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting
3

3

FOR 131Forest Measurements
5

3

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3

3

Social/Behavioral Science Elective
3

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Third Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
FOR 225Silvics & Silviculture
6

4

FOR 232Forest Mensuration
8

4

FOR 240Forest Protection
5

3

FOR 286Forestry Ethics and Law
1

1

Total Credit Hours:12

Fourth Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
AGR 110Agricultural Economics
3

3

FOR 175Wildlife and Environmental Studies
5

3

FOR 212Forest Surveying & Aerial Interpretation
5

3

FOR 285Logging & Marketing
5

3

 

BUS 151People Skills
3

3

OR

COM 110Introduction to Communication
3

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Fifth Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
AGR 140Agricultural Chemicals
4

3

FOR 215Introduction to GIS/GPS
5

3

FOR 241Forest Fire Management
5

3

FOR 273Forest Management Issues
6

2

FWL 142Wildlife 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.
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits

Social/Behavioral Science Electives

Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits