Forest Measurements

Catalog description

FORT 105 is a first year, three credit course required for the completion of the associate degree in Forest Technology. The course covers the techniques, procedures, and equipment used to measure tree and forest parameters, including various forest products. The course also covers statistical concepts and sampling and includes the use of current computer software. The course includes lectures and students improve their skills in weekly field lab exercises. The course objectives include that students learn the principles, techniques, tools, and technologies used in forest measurements, the use of statistics as related to forest measurements, to prepare and write comprehensive, professional reports, and to work cooperatively as a crew member under field conditions by always performing accurate, safe work, and by following directions and assignments of the instructor.