Introduction of forest resources in the world; forests and human well-being; where and how forests grow; environmental and human values; products, characteristics, and uses; basic elements of use, planning and management. Interpretation of forestry literature; professional origins in the U.S. Field trips required. 2 lecture, 3 lab hrs/wk

Systematic approaches to problem solving using computers Emphasizes applications with Microsoft office products and spreadsheets. 3 lecture hrs/wk

Course includes the fundamental concepts of plane surveying including the theory of measurements; systematic and random errors; distance and angle measurement using total stations and differential leveling. Course also includes calculation of bearings, azimuths, coordinates, area, and traverse adjustments with an introduction to horizontal and vertical curve computations. 2 lecture, 4 lecture/lab hrs/wk

Laboratory exercises and field trips designed to develop student competency in soil processes, description, analysis, and assessment with a particular emphasis on the role of soils in managed and unmanaged forest ecosystems. 3 lab hrs/wk

This course is designed as an introduction to Geographic Information Systems and the spatial concepts it promotes. An understanding of digital geographic information and the intelligence behind it will be understood. ArcGIS is the software program used for spatial data input, analysis, and display. 2 lecture/lab hrs/wk