Forestry Studies 20, 30
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Forestry Studies 20

Forestry Studies 30

Suggested Modules for Middle Level Practical and Applied Arts Survey Courses

Module 1: Introduction to Forestry (Core)
Module Code
FRST1
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Examine the forestry industry in Saskatchewan.
Module 2A: General Safety (Core)
Module Code
FRST2A
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
2-3
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Examine general safety requirements within the forestry industry.
Module 2B: General Safety (Core)
Module Code
FRST2B
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
2-3
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Examine general safety requirements within the forestry industry.
Module 3A: Occupational Health and Safety in Forestry (Core)
Module Code
FRST3A
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-4
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 2A
Examine occupational health and safety requirements in Saskatchewan’s forestry industry.
Module 3B: Occupational Health and Safety in Forestry (Core)
Module Code
FRST3B
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-4
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 2B
Examine occupational health and safety requirements in Saskatchewan’s forestry industry.
Module 4: Careers in Forestry Industry (Core)
Module Code
FRST4
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Explore employment and career development opportunities within the forestry industry.
Module 5: Boreal Forest in Saskatchewan (Core)
Module Code
FRST5
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-7
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Investigate the boreal forest in Saskatchewan.
Module 6: Canadian and Global Forests (Optional)
Module Code
FRST6
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 5
Investigate how the forestry industry contributes to the global economy.
Module 7: Forest Ecology (Core)
Module Code
FRST7
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 5
Explore the relationships in forest ecosystems.
Module 8: Treaties and Traditional Territories (Core)
Module Code
FRST8
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Investigate treaty relationships with First Nations people as they relate to forests and the forestry industry.
Module 9: Land-based Education (Optional)
Module Code
FRST9
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-8
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 8
Explore the role of land-based education in forests and forestry.
Module 10: Forestry Partnerships (Optional)
Module Code
FRST10
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
7-9
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Investigate partnerships that exist in the forestry industry.
Module 11: Forest Health (Optional)
Module Code
FRST11
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Analyze the importance of forest health.
Module 12: Forest Sustainability (Optional)
Module Code
FRST12
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-7
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Analyze sustainability of trees, plants, soils, wildlife and water in Saskatchewan forests.
Module 13: Conservation (Optional)
Module Code
FRST13
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-7
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Analyze the role of humans in forest management and maintaining forests now and into the future.
Module 14A: Forest Fires (Optional)
Module Code
FRST14A
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
7-9
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Examine the behaviour and impact of forest fires.
Module 14B: Forest Fire Management (Optional)
Module Code
FRST14B
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
7-9
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 14A
Investigate forest fire management.
Module 15: Harvesting (Optional)
Module Code
FRST15
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-7
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Explore methods, planning and processes of harvesting.
Module 16: Silviculture (Optional)
Module Code
FRST16
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
10-12
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 11, 12, 13
Investigate the role of silviculture within the forestry industry.
Module 17: Ecosystem-based Management (Optional)
Module Code
FRST17
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
10-12
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 16
Investigate the impact of ecosystem-based management on forestry.
Module 18: Heavy Equipment (Optional)
Module Code
FRST18
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Explore the use of heavy equipment in the forestry industry.
Module 19: Light Equipment (Optional)
Module Code
FRST19
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 18
Explore the use of light equipment in the forestry industry.
Module 20: Mapping and Remote Sensing (Optional)
Module Code
FRST20
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
8-12
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Explore how mapping and remote sensing are used for forest protection and sustainability.
Module 21: Measuring a Forest (Optional)
Module Code
FRST21
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
8-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 3A
Investigate the processes and applications of measuring a forest.
Module 22: Climate Change (Optional)
Module Code
FRST22
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
9-11
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Investigate how forest ecosystems and climate are linked.
Module 23: Forestry Economy (Optional)
Module Code
FRST23
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
7-9
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Explore the impact forestry has on the Saskatchewan economy.
Module 24: Forestry Exploration (Optional)
Module Code
FRST24
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
10-15
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Execute a project connected to the forestry industry that includes a trip into the boreal forest.
Module 25: Forestry Excursion (Optional)
Module Code
FRST25
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
10-15
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 24
Complete a project to compare the portrayal of the forestry industry in society with information obtained from a trip to a company, community or organization.
Module 80A: Work Study Preparation (Optional)
Module Code
FRST80A
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Prepare for the work placement.
Module 80B: Work Study Preparation (Optional)
Module Code
FRST80B
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Prepare for the work placement.
Module 81A: Work Study Placement (Optional)
Module Code
FRST81A
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
25-50
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 80A
Participate in a work placement experience.
Module 81B: Work Study Placement (Optional)
Module Code
FRST81B
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
25-50
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 80B
Participate in a work placement experience.
Module 82A: Work Study Follow-up (Optional)
Module Code
FRST82A
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
2-4
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 81A
Relate one's work placement experience to personal and career goals.
Module 82B: Work Study Follow-up (Optional)
Module Code
FRST82B
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
2-4
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 81B
Relate one's work placement experience to personal and career goals.
Module 99A: Extended Study (Optional)
Module Code
FRST99A
Level
Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
10-25
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 99B: Extended Study (Optional)
Module Code
FRST99B
Level
Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
10-25
Prerequisite Module(s)