Forestry Technology

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FORESTRY TECHNOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

AGT 1313—Applied Principles of Plant Production. A course to provide information related to the growth, nutrition, and general culture of agricultural and horticultural crops. Includes instruction on photosynthesis and transpiration, plant nutrition, pest control, and reproduction. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. (3)

FOT 1114—Forest Measurements. Methods and techniques used in determining volume of trees utilizing all units of forest and land measures. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory. (4)

FOT 1314—Forest Protection. Methods and techniques of controlling forest insects and diseases; identification and life cycles. Only major forest insects in southeastern U.S. are stressed. Forest fire management under controlled and uncontrolled conditions; preventing and suppressing wildfires; use of fire-fighting equipment. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory. (4)

FOT 1414—Forest Products Utilization. A comprehensive course covering primary and secondary products derived from wood and how these are further processed and used in today’s society. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory. (4)

FOT 1714—Applied Dendrology. Classification and distinguishing characteristics of important forest trees species of U.S. with emphasis on the southern section.  Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory. (4)

FOT 1813—Survey of Forestry. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the role of a forestry technician, along with the history of forestry in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on laws affecting forestry. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. (3)

FOT 2214—Applications of GIS/GPS in Forestry. This course includes using remote sensing, interpretation, and application of aerial photos and other remote sensing images in forestry. This course also includes the global positioning system and other remote sensing devices used in forestry. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory. (4)

FOT 2424—Timber Harvesting. To introduce the student to the principles, methods, and equipment used in logging, lumber manufacturing, seasoning, and preservation of timber and wood products. Two hours lecture and four hours lab-oratory.  (4)

FOT 2613—Silviculture I. Silviculture is the study of the forest ecosystem and forest development. The effects of tree planting, site preparation and other silvicultural practices are considered in maintaining a sustainable forest ecosystem.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. (3)