Description

The Forest Measurements Career Pathway Certificate of Completion is designed for students who hold degrees in other areas or are already in the work force and are looking to enhance their skills related to basic measurements of trees, land and on-land navigation using maps, compasses and GPS.

While this program has no formal entrance requirement, individual courses may have prerequisites which must be met prior to 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
Core Courses
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.

Sample Plan

Sample Plan Grid

First Term		Credits
FOR 230A	Map, Compass and GPS	3
	Credits	3
Second Term
FOR 230B	Forest Surveying	3
FOR 235	Resource Measurements	4
	Credits	7
Third Term
FOR 236	Aerial Photo	3
	Credits	3
	Total Credits	13