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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture : Forestry

211-442 Forestry Work Experience

Credit Points:

12.5

Coordinator:

Mr R D Spencer

Contact:

At least 16 weeks practical work in forestry throughout the BForSc course.

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to comment on the major tasks performed; discuss the roles of professional forest scientists and managers in relation to those tasks; understand how those tasks relate to the responsibilities, policies, and objectives of the employing organisations; and demonstrate confidence in applying their forestry training to new work challenges.

Content:

Practical work experiences with organisations approved by the School of Forestry and Resource Conservation. Further advice on the suitability of different types of experience and assistance with finding suitable experiences are available from the School of Forestry and Resource Conservation.

Assessment:

Reports of 1500-3000 words should be submitted after each major experience or group of minor experiences. These reports will be marked to pass level. Degrees are not conferred until the practical work experience requirement is satisfied.

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