FOR 172
Forest System Mapping and Mensuration I
Section: 001

Course Description

Concepts and application of basic forest and land resource measurement techniques used in forestry and related fields. Measuring distances and areas; orienteering; basic air photo and topographic map interpretation; introduction to GPS; measuring tree characteristics; introduction to forest sampling. Application of spreadsheets and word processing to analyze and summarize resource characteristics. Field trip required.

Fall 2025

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
01218 Jordan Hall
Class Days:
W
Class Start Time:
1:55pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
2.00
Restrictions:
None