FOR 260 Applied Forest Hydrology and Engineering. This course covers the planning and establishment of natural resource road access including Total Chance Planning, assessing terrain stability and potential environmental impacts of road construction route reconnaissance, road location, survey, and design techniques and construction costing, road construction methods, bridges and drainage structures, road management strategies, as well as the applicable legislation and permitting requirements. The course also reviews basic forest hydrology principles and the effects that resource road construction and forest harvesting might have on the hydrology of a forested watershed. Additionally, the Skattebo Integrated Project includes elements of project management such as work plan formulation and scheduling. Aspects of a safe work environment are emphasized during each learning activity.
Prerequisites: ENVR 150 with a minimum grade of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 105 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 4 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Prove field proficiency in forest road location procedures
- Demonstrate understanding of forest road construction techniques and equipment
- Comprehend the lexicon of terminology used in forest engineering and project management to describe watershed function and forest access planning
- Apply the principles of forest road construction in the context of the provincial legal planning process
- Apply critical thinking and good communication skills related to balancing multiple landscape level resource values in relation to access planning, construction and maintenance
- Show a professional approach via proper work ethic and attention to safety
Teaching and Learning Approach
This course will be taught via a combination of classroom lectures and outdoor labs. All relevant lecture materials
as well as weekly instructions for lectures and labs will be posted in advance on the FOR 260 Moodle site.Learning Resources
Required:
· Standard forestry field gear
· iPad or equivalent digital tablet.
· biodegradable ribbon (various colours)
Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. 1. Lecture: Introduction to course materials and expectations Lab: Intro to Avenza Maps and Basic Road Layout Principles Part 1
2. 2. Lecture Sec 1: Identify Resource Requiring Access Sec 3: Plan Access Route (Technical) Lab: Intro to Avenza Maps and Basic Road Layout Principles Part 2
3. 3. Lecture: Sec 3: Plan Access Route (Technical Concl.) Lab: Intro to Road Layout (Cont.)
4. 4. Lecture: Sec 4 & 5: Establish and Amend Prelim Location Sec 12: Road Construction Lab: Curve and Switchback Location Exercise
5. 5. Lecture: Section 12: Road Construction Lab: Cut/Fill Calculations (Classroom)
6. 6. Lecture : Sec 7: Final Road Layout Sec 8: Road Surveying and Culvert Sizing Lab: Intermediate Road Layout and Gully Crossings Note: Monday lab section moved to Wednesday
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7. Lecture : Sec 7: Final Road Layout Sec 8: Road Surveying and Culvert Sizing Lab: Gully Crossings (Cont.) and Culvert Sizing
8. 8. Lecture (Large Classroom or Gym): MIDTERM Lab: None
9. 9. Lecture : Sec 13, 14, 15, 16: Recon., Deac. Rehab Lab: Road Upgrading
10. 10. Lecture : Section 2: Plan Access Route (Legal) Section 6: Determine Required Assessments Lab: Advanced Road Planning (Classroom) Lab: Skattebo Prep
11. 11. Lecture : Sec 11: Obtain Approvals Lab: Advanced Road Layout
12. 12. Skattebo Project (all week)
13. 13. Skattebo Project (all week)
14. 14. Lecture: Review Lab: Professionalism interviews
Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Quizzes, Assignments, Labs | | 25% |
| Midterm Lecture Exam | | 25% |
| Skattebo Project | | 10% |
| Professionalism | | 10% |
| Final Exam (comprehensive) | | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.