Description
The Forest Measurements Career Pathway Certificate of Completion is designed for students who hold degrees in other areas or are already in the workforce and are looking to enhance their skills in basic measurements of trees and land and on-land navigation using maps, compasses, and GPS.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Perform land area, trees, and forest stands measurement for the implementation of natural resource management.
While this program has no formal entrance requirement, individual courses may have prerequisites which must be met before enrollment.
Additional Program Costs (Beyond Standard Tuition/Fees and Textbooks)
Material Costs
Students are expected to provide their own appropriate field clothing and tools.
Course Requirements
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| FOR 230A | Map, Compass and GPS | 3 |
| FOR 230B | Forest Surveying | 3 |
| FOR 235 | Resource Measurements | 4 |
| FOR 236 | Aerial Photo | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
Advising Notes
It will take three quarters to complete this Career Pathway Certificate.
Performance Standards
- Academic Requirements:
- Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
- All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
