The Forest Technology program prepares students to produce, protect, and manage woodland resources. Coursework also includes how to maintain and operate related equipment and harvest raw forest materials for converting into a variety of consumer goods.
Program requirements must be completed with an overall grade point average of 2.0 in order to receive a diploma. Students who successfully complete the Forest Technology program will be able to:
This program is offered at SOWELA's Main Campus in Lake Charles, LA.
| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRTY 1111 | Introduction to Forest Technology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITEC 1000 | Application Basics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FRTY 2720 | Wildlife Habitat Ecology and Game | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| FRTY 2410 | Forestry Products | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| FRTY 2710 | Prescribed Burning and Wildfire Control | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| CTC – Resource Management Assistant (16) | 16 | |||
| FRTY 2420 | Introduction to Global Information Systems and Global Positional Systems | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| FRTY 1330 | Timber Harvesting | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| FRTY 2520 | Forest Mensuration I | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| CTS – Forest Harvesting and Planting Assistant (26) | 10 | |||
| FRTY 1310 | Silviculture | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| FRTY 2510 | Forest Insects and Diseases | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| FRTY 2620 | Reforestation | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| FRTY 1120 | Dendrology | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| HORT 1000 | Horticulture 1 Lab | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| FRTY 1210 | Forest Surveying | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| FRTY 2610 | Forest Mensuration II | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| TD – Forest Technology (59) | 33 | |||
| Total Clock Hours | 1290 |
CIP Code: 030511
Program Type: Technical Diploma
Program Length: 61 Semester Credit Hours
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