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Forest Technology FT12, Diploma

Program Description

The Forest Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for employment in the field of forestry. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The technical knowledge and skills in this program focus on forest biology, forest products, forest protection, forest management, forest measurements, and surveying and mapping. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills. Graduates of the program receive a Forest Technology Diploma which qualifies them as forest technicians.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Required Age 16
High School Diploma or GED Required Yes
Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Accuplacer) English Reading Math Algebra
60 55 34 N/A

Location(s)

Waycross

Basic Skills Courses

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3
EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

2

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3
FORS 1010Introduction to Forestry & Natural Resources

3
FORS 1020Soils and Hydrology

3
FORS 1030Dendrology

3
FORS 1040Forest Protection

3
FORS 1160Forest Surveying and Mapping

4
FORS 1210GPS/GIS Aerial Photography

4
FORS 1260Forest Measurements

4
FORS 1310Silvics and Silviculture

4
FORS 1410Forest Mensuration

4
FORS 2460Forest Management

6

Forestry Internship/Management Course (3 hrs) Choose one of the following:

FORS 1600Forest Technology Internship

3
FORS 1580Wildlife Management

3

Total Credit Hours: 52