Covers a variety of forest measurement practices, measuring equipment, product measurement, timber cruising, inventory sampling, growth, site-index, and introduction to GPS 3-P and drone sampling.
Course Learning Outcomes
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Utilize maps, aerial photographs, and land survey abilities in the management of natural resources, including geographic information systems.
Problem SolvingQuantitative ReasoningQualitative Reasoning -
Select and apply appropriate field techniques to sample, measure, and monitor timber, fish, and wildlife species and their habitat(s).
Problem SolvingCritical Thinking
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Operate tools and equipment commonly used in the natural resources field work.
Problem SolvingCritical Thinking -
Objectively predict, assess, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate perspectives of diverse stakeholders regarding natural resource problems and issues.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingQuantitative Reasoning
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Select and apply appropriate field techniques to sample, measure, and monitor timber, fish, and wildlife species and their habitat(s).
Problem SolvingCritical Thinking -
Utilize maps, aerial photographs, and land survey abilities in the management of natural resources, including geographic information systems.
Problem SolvingQuantitative ReasoningQualitative Reasoning
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Select and apply appropriate field techniques to sample, measure, and monitor timber, fish, and wildlife species and their habitat(s).
Problem SolvingCritical Thinking -
Identify and model interpersonal skills and professional behavior needed for successful job performance.
CommunicationOral Expression
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Utilize maps, aerial photographs, and land survey abilities in the management of natural resources, including geographic information systems.
Problem SolvingQuantitative ReasoningQualitative Reasoning -
Describe and apply concepts of ecology, conservation, and management for timber, fish, wildlife, and their habitats.
Problem SolvingQuantitative Reasoning
Core Topics
- Forest measurement practices
- Site index generation and analysis
- Basal area determination
- Timber cruising
- Timber production/habitat type
- Discussion/analysis of ecosystem preservation vs. conservation
- Timber stand improvement analysis
- Forest mensuration relationship to forest health