AGNR 101 — BEGINNING FORESTRY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours : 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 108 for the lecture portion of the class and an additional 54 hours of lab, totaling 162 hours for this course) This course examines the use and protection of natural resources, including vegetation, soil, watercourses, and animal life in the forest ecosystem. It is intended for those who wish to work as a heavy equipment operator on logging sites. History of resource management, governmental and p rivate land management entity structure, plant identification, wood characteristics, forest health, environmental protection, and basic forest measurements will be introduced. Field trips may be required. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.