Associate degrees in Forest Management + Forest Resources Management: A program that prepares individuals to apply principles of forestry and natural resources management to the administration of forest lands and related resources. Includes instruction in silviculture, forest mensuration, forest protection, inventorying, biometrics, geographic information systems, remote sensing, photogrammetry, forest policy and economics, forest land use planning, fire protection and management, and related administrative skills.
The Geographic Information Systems Technology Program would prepare graduates to perform duties of a GIS specialist (upon completion of an associate degree). The students would be able to use a variety of GIS application programs; acquire and correlate data from geographical positioning system (GPS) surveying and other sources; design the database for storage of the data; and present the results in a cartographic format. The program combines classroom...
These suggested course selections are intended to help students to choose BCC courses that might support various fields of study at transfer schools. However, because curricula and programs are always subject to review and revision, it is important that students contact the schools directly.
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First Year
* Physical Ed. Credits: 1
* Humanities Credits: 3
* BIO 117 - Principles of Biology I
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The Geographic Information Systems Associate in Science program prepares you for continued study toward a bachelor‘s degree in GIS or in a related major such as geographic information technology, urban planning, resources management, or environmental science. The skills taught, such as GIS, GPS, and remote sensing technologies, may also qualify you to enter certain GIS-related careers directly upon completing your degree.
Designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year program and continue their studies in Geographic Information Systems or related areas such as Resources Management, Geography, Urban Planning, or Environmental Science. Students are urged to consult with their chosen school as early as possible to determine the appropriate course selection for optimum transferability.
Required Courses
CHEM 103-104, BIOL 103-106
GIS 111, GIS 121, 122
2 courses...
Purpose The Forest Management Technology program, the only one of its kind in Virginia, is designed for persons who seek employment in forestry occupations. Students use industry-standard equipment and gain practical experience through summer internships across the country with organizations such as the U.S. Forest Service, Virginia Department of Forestry and private forestry employers.
Forestry and forest-related industries are vital to the economy...
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