Okefenokee Technical College 2012-2013 Catalog
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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.
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Admission Requirements
Minimum Required Age |
16 |
High School Diploma or GED Required |
Yes |
Minimum credit hours for Graduation |
52 |
Program Courses |
Credits |
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Basic Skills Courses |
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ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I |
3 |
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MATH 1012 - Foundations of Mathematics |
3 |
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EMPL 1000 - Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
2 |
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Occupational Courses |
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COMP 1000 - Introduction to Computers |
3 |
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FORS 1010 - Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources |
3 |
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FORS 1020 - Soils and Hydrology |
3 |
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FORS 1030 - Dendrology |
3 |
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FORS 1040 - Forest Protection |
3 |
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FORS 1160 - Forest Surveying and Mapping |
4 |
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FORS 1210 - GPS/GIS Aerial Photography |
4 |
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FORS 1260 - Forest Measurements |
4 |
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FORS 1310 - Silvics and Silviculture |
4 |
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FORS 1410 - Forest Mensuration |
4 |
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FORS 2460 - Forest Management |
6 |
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Forestry Internship/Management Course (3 hrs) Choose one of the following: |
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FORS 1600 - Forest Technology Internship |
3 |
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FORS 1580 - Wildlife Management |
3 |
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