Forestry Technology

Career Studies and Workforce Development Division

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Contact: Kathryn Clark, kathrynclark@trcc.edu

Purpose: Career and Technical Education. This program is for students who want to develop management and technical skills to enter forestry-related industry or production.

First Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACAD 101Academic Life Strategies

4
AGRI 120Plant Science

4
AGRI 122Natural Resource Management

3
FRST 117Introduction to Dendrology

3
FRST 119Forest Measurements

3
Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
AGRI 110Soils & Soil Fertility

4
AGRI 172Integrated PestManagement

3
AGRI 297Agriculture Internship

3
FRST 115Introduction to Forestry

3
FRST 219Wildlife Management

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 33

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENGL 111College Writing

3
FRST 215Forest Management Practices

3
IST 100Computer Applications

3
SCOM 110Public Speaking

3
Total Credit Hours:12

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
AGRI 270Agriculture Systems Management

3
BIOL 102Environmental Biology

4
FRST 217Silviculture and Ecology

3
GOVT 121National and State Government

3
MATH 161Mathematical Reasoning & Modeling

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 28

Please see individual course descriptions for prerequisites, corequisites, and/or other requirements.

Program Outcomes

  • Examine principles of pesticide application and measurement techniques.
  • Apply analytical and critical thinking skills in relation to the forestry industry.
  • Form technical knowledge and skills in relation to forestry industries.
  • Demonstrate written and verbal communication to effectively work in forestry professions.