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FORT 260 - Forest Mapping
Credits:
2.00
Skill and efficiency is developed in analyzing field
survey data, plotting, lettering and finishing topographic
and planametric maps and road plans, both manually and by
Computer Assisted Drafting. Mapping work is closely
coordinated with field work accomplished in Forest
Surveying (FORT 266.) 1 lec/1 3-hr lab.
FORT 261 - Dendrology
Credits:
3.00
Identification and nomenclature of forest trees and shrubs
which are important to the ecology and economy of the
Northeastern forest. The identification of plant
relationships with other plants, animals, soil, and site
regimes. 1 lec/1 2-hr lab.
FORT 263 - Forest Ecology
Credits:
2.00
The interactions of forest trees with their environment,
both as individuals and as tree communities; environmental
problems affecting plant communities; the history and
classification of North American forests. Study of soils as
they affect forest distribution and tree growth. 2 lec.
FORT 263A - Forest Ecology Lab
Credits:
1.00
A series of field-based exercises used to reinforce the
principles of forest ecology introduced in FORT 263.
Includes forest individuals and communities, classification
of forest and soils as they affect tree growth. 2 hour lab.
Pre- or Coreq: FSM 263.
FORT 264 - Arboriculture
Credits:
3.00
Tree selection, care, and maintenance in the urban
environment. Includes climbing, safety practices, pruning,
transplanting, and removals. Prereq: FORT 263 or
permission. 1 lec/1 4-hr lab.
FORT 265 - Forest Orientation Seminar
Credits:
1.00
Seminar to prepare freshmen for study and placement in the
broad area of forest technology. 1 lec. Cr/F.
FORT 266 - Forest Surveying
Credits:
4.00
Provides instruction and experience in running cruise
lines and in the survey and identification of rural
property lines. The focus is on field surveying techniques
and problem solving of special importance to foresters. Use
of magnetic survey data in rural property measurement.
Elementary office computations are taught. 2 lec/1 4-hr lab.
FORT 267 - Leadership, Supervision, and Safety Practices
Credits:
2.00
Fundamentals of leadership and supervision including
effective communication, job organization, planning,
personnel training and motivation, problem-solving and
decision-making techniques, accident prevention, first aid,
and CPR instruction. 2 lec.
FORT 269 - Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Credits:
3.00
Foresters directly influence wildlife by manipulating
habitat through silvicultural operations. Course focuses
on the ecology of New England wildlife species with
emphasis on their habitat requirements and the enhancement
of habitat through silviculture and the use of best
management practices. 1 lec/1 4-hr lab.
FORT 270 - Applied Silviculture
Credits:
4.00
Silvicultural practices in the U.S. including
reforestation systems. Improvement of forest stands,
employing the basic tending practices of weeding, thinning,
and pruning. Marking of stands prior to logging operations.
Prereq: permission of instructor or FORT 261 and 263. 2
lec/1 4-hr lab.
FORT 272 - Mensuration
Credits:
4.00
Field application of forest inventory and timber cruising
techniques. Measurement of tree form, volume, quality, and
defect. Growth prediction of individual trees and stands.
Use of basic statistical methods as a tool in cruising.
Prereq: FORT 261 or instructor permission. 2 lec/1 4-hr lab.
FORT 273 - Management Operations and Analysis
Credits:
3.00
Forest appraisal and valuation methods, timber sale
contracts, depreciation and depletion calculations, forest
taxation. Essentials of forest regulation and management
planning. 2 lec/1 2-hr lab.
FORT 274 - Industrial Forest Management Tour
Credits:
1.00
Concentrated field experience and intensive observations of
industrial, private, and federal forest holdings;
emphasizing forest management operations as currently
practiced in New England. One week of concentrated field
study. Cr/F.
FORT 275 - Forestry Field Practices
Credits:
1.00
A week long introduction to the various components of the
forest industry of the northeast. Students visit with
members of the forest industry in the work-place and learn
how they are interrelated. Students gain background
experience that will prove beneficial in understanding
their studies during their second year in the Forest
Technology curriculum. One week of concentrated field study.
FORT 276 - Forest Products
Credits:
4.00
Basics of structure and properties of wood as a raw
material. Conversion of logs to lumber at Thompson School
sawmill (student operated). Lumber and log grading and
measuring. Studies in processing efficiency, lumber drying,
and physical plant operations. Introduction to paper,
veneer, and chip products. Marketing of forest products. 2
lec/1 4-hr lab.
FORT 277 - Logging
Credits:
4.00
A study in harvesting methods and their relation of forest
management and silviculture of the state and region.
Theory and practice of conventional harvesting systems
including hands-on application of techniques with a strong
emphasis on protection of the environment and the safety
and health of workers. Department permission for
non-majors. 2 lec/4-hr lab.
FORT 278 - Forest Insects and Diseases
Credits:
2.00
An introduction to the role of forest insects and
microorganisms in the context of managing woodlands.
Students learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of
insect and disease damage in forest trees and products.
They study the life cycles and identify common forest
insect and disease pests impacting North American tree
species. Pest management methods are introduced. 1 lec/3-hr
lab.
FORT 279 - Forest Fire Control and Use
Credits:
2.00
Instruction in forest fire suppression methods.
Interactions of forest fuels, topography, and weather as
they affect forest fire behavior. Use of controlled fire as
a tool in forest and wildlife management. 1 lec/1 2-hr lab.
FORT 280 - Aerial Photography Interpretation
Credits:
2.00
The use of aerial photographic interpretation as it
applies to the identification and measurement of forest
resources and applications in forest mapping. 1 lec/1 2-hr
lab.
FORT 281 - GIS For Foresters
Credits:
2.00
Students learn the use of geographic information systems
software for a variety of natural resource uses. GIS
mapping skills are used in subsequent courses. 1lec/2-hr lab
FORT 283 - Forestry Computer Applications
Credits:
1.00
Introduction to file management, word processing,
spreadsheets, databases, powerpoint, email, and the
internet. Students use software to solve forestry-related
problems. 1 lec/1 lab.
FORT 291 - Independent Studies in Forest Technology/Urban Tree Care
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Students who have the ability and adequate preparation to
work independently may propose a contract to design a
course or research project on a topic not available through
existing course offerings. The purpose of this research is
to explore new areas in the student's field of study or to
pursue course material in greater depth. Work is supervised
by an appropriate faculty/staff member and credit varies
depending on the proposed project/research. Examples
include forest management, forest products, forest
protection, wildlife management, or urban tree care.
Permission required. Course may be repeated up to a maximum
of 8 credits.
FORT 292 - Independent Studies in Forest Technology/Urban Tree Care
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
See description for FORT 291.
FORT 297 - Work Experience
Credits:
Career-related employment (10 weeks, generally in the
summer following freshman year) in a forestry, urban tree
care, or other department-approved natural resources area.
Cr/F.