Forestry - Modesto Junior College

Forestry from Modesto Junior College is a Campus Certificate Forestry degree that prepares you for a Science career. This program will develop entry-level job skills and knowledge in natural resources. The student will develop skills in timber cruising, log scaling, fire fighting, forest inventory, and use of aerial photos sufficient to obtain entry level employment or to transfer to a university. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance. EXPECTED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Students who earn a Certificate of Achievement in Forestry will be able to: 1. Employ the scientific method to solve problems in the laboratory and in the natural environment. 2. Practice safe work habits in an employment setting, including handling and storage of hazardous materials and operation of basic tools and equipment. 3. Demonstrate sufficient mastery of forestry and land management skills for technical employment in the natural resource management. 4. Apply the principles of ecology, soil science, silviculture, cartography, and facilities maintenance and development to sustainable resources management problems. 5. Develop environmental ethics as an operational philosophy for resource management, public education of natural resources, and wildlife management. View more details on Modesto Junior College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Forestry courses.