ASAST in Forestry Credit Distribution

Subject Area/Category			Credits
I. General Education Requirements			30
A. English Composition		6
B. Humanities		6
C. Social Sciences		6
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics		12
Intermediate and pre-calculus mathematics or above*	(6)
General physics or general chemistry	(6)
II. Area of Study: Forestry			21
A. Soil Science		3
Hydrology
B. Advanced Plant Science		3
Ecology Plant Pathology Plant Physiology Genetics
C. Dendrology		3
D. Silviculture		3
E. Other Forestry Courses		9
Facilities Operation and Management   Mensuration Forest Protection Watershed Management Wood Products Forest Policy or Forest Land Use Planning
III. Free Electives			9
A. Computer Requirement		3
B. Free Electives		6
Total			60 credits

*Some areas of study require mathematics at the level of pre-calculus algebra and calculus.

Note 1: Courses listed in Area of Study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for this option.
Note 2:
Corollary Requirements:
• 6 credits of Intermediate and Precalculus Algebra
• One full year of General Chemistry
• 3 credits of Computer Concepts

Students may check the appropriateness of other courses by contacting the Advisement Center.