Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Edition/Year: 2012 ISBN: 978-1-881956-74-7 Title: The Tree Climber's Companion: A Reference And Training Manual For Professional Tree Climbers Author: Jeff Jepson Publisher: Access Pub Inc Edition/Year: 2 nd Edition ISBN: 978-0615112909 Course Requirements: Tests: 8 topic quizzes worth from 25 to 75 points each. Essay Assignments: 8 essay assignments worth 50 points each. Midterm and Final Essay tests worth 100 points each. Grading is on the 90-80-70-60% grading scale. Tentative Course Outline: Week 1 Introduction to Industry Safety Standards Week 2 Introduction to Industry Safety Standards Week 3 Chain Saw Operation and Safety Week 4 Chain Saw Operation and Safety Week 5 Chain Saw Operation and Safety Week 6 Chain Saw Operation and Safety Week 7 Tree Felling Week 8 Tree Felling Week 9 Midterm Exam Week 10 Felling, Limbing, and Bucking