Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: FORS 265 Arboricultural Practices Number of credits : 3 Course Description: Students will learn about the different types of climbing equipment and how they are used for pruning and tree removal. They will also be introduced to industry safety and quality standards, as well as how to recognize potential hazards and to use safety skills. Pre-requisites: PLSC 273 and PLSC 275 Course Objectives: It is expected that students will be knowledgeable of: Industry safety standards Chain saw operation and safety How to fell a tree Brush chipper and stump cutter operation and safety Aerial lift and crane usage and safety Instructor: Eden McLeod Email: Use iMail within course Lecture/Lab Schedule: Online Textbook: Title: American National Standard for Arboricultural Operations- Safety Requirements Publisher: International Society of Arboriculture