Forestry Transfer to The University of Montana-Missoula

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Students who intend to seek a career in Forestry can complete most of the first two pre-professional years of study at FVCC to ready themselves for the program at The University of Montana - Missoula. UM’s College of Forestry and Conservation prepares graduates for professions as forest and land managers who deal with production of forest-based goods, recreation, timber, water, range, and wildlife issues.

Natural Resources Conservation and Management classes at FVCC emphasize interaction with practicing professionals, and students have ample opportunity to observe field management situations. Most courses have strong field trip components. There is an increasing emphasis on the understanding and use of high technology such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Associate of Science Degree

Transfer Articulation Agreement

The following program of study has been established in conjunction with the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at The University of Montana-Missoula (UM) to prepare students for transfer. Students who complete the following Associate of Science program of study at FVCC with a grade of “C-” or higher in every course, and are accepted into The University of Montana-Missoula, will enter with junior standing. Once matriculated at UM, FVCC students maintaining continuous enrollment under this agreement will be afforded the same treatment and protection as other UM students. See your advisor for more information about this transfer articulation agreemeent.

Suggested course of study for a transfer to The University of Montana - Missoula:

First Year

Fall Semester

BIOB 160NL - Principles of Living Systems Credit(s): 4
M 152M - Precalculus Algebra Credit(s): 3 *
NRSM 161 - Natural Resource Measurements I Credit(s): 5
(Equivalent to FORS 202 at UM)
WRIT 101W - College Writing I Credit(s): 3 *
Social Sciences (A) Requirement Credit(s): 3

First Semester Total: 18

Spring Semester

ECNS 201B - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
ENSC 245NL - Soils Credit(s): 4
(Equivalent to NRSM 210 at UM)
STAT 216M - Introduction to Statistics Credit(s): 4 *
(Equivalent to FORS 201 at UM)
Global Issues (G) Requirement Credit(s): 3
Humanitites (H) Requirement Credit(s): 3

Second Semester Total: 17

Second Year

Fall Semester

CHMY 121NL - Introduction to General Chemistry Credit(s): 4 *
COMX 111C - Introduction to Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
FORS 120 - Forestry Navigation Credit(s): 2
(Equivalent to FORS 130 at UM)
GPHY 284 - Introduction to GIS Science and Cartography Credit(s): 4
(Equivalent to FORS 250 at UM)
M 162M - Applied Calculus Credit(s): 4 * ¹

First Semester Total: 18

Spring Semester

FORS 230 - Forest Fire Management Credit(s): 3
FORS 232 - Forest Insects and Diseases Credit(s): 3 *
FORS 251 - Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Credit(s): 3 *
(Equivalent to FORS 351 at UM)
WRIT 121C - Introduction to Technical Writing Credit(s): 3 *
OR
WRIT 201W - College Writing II Credit(s): 3
Fine Arts (F) Requirement Credit(s): 3
Humanities (H) Requirement Credit(s): 3

Second Semester Total: 15

Total Credits: 65 **

¹ Take M 153 if not completing M 162 at FVCC.

*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

**If time permits:

To further broaden their educational experience, students may consider taking the following courses:

BIOO 235NL - Rocky Mountain Flora Credit(s): 3
ENSC 272 - Water Resources Credit(s): 4
PHSX 205NL - College Physics I Credit(s): 5 ¹ *
SRVY 245 - GPS Mapping Credit(s): 2 *
WILD 270N - Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Credit(s): 3

Upper Division Courses to Complete at UM-Missoula

	Upon completing the first two years of study and earning an AS degree as outlined above, students will apply for admission to UM-Missoula and complete the following courses and credits to finish a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry per the transfer articulation agreement:
Course	Title	Credits
BIOO 105	Introduction to Botany	3
FORS 241	Dendrology	3
FORS 320	Forest Environment Economics	3
FORS 330	Forest Ecology	3
FORS 340	Forest Product Manufacture	3
FORS 341	Timber Harvesting and Roads	3
FORS 349	Practice of Silviculture	3
FORS 440	Forest Stand Management	3
FORS 481	Forest Planning	3
NRSM 385	Watershed Hydrology	3
NRSM 422	Natural Resource Policy and Administration	3
	Professional Electives	18

Additional requirements and regulations apply per the Bachelor of Science in Forestry department. Click here for more information: B.S. Forestry: 4-year Plan.

Advising Information:

For more information about this program, contact the FVCC Student Support Center or a Faculty Advisor.

Student Support Center Advisor	Faculty Advisor	Faculty Advisor
Russ Lamson	Tim Eichner, M.S.	Christina Relyea, Ph.D.
LRC 129	RH 155	BSS 103
(406) 756-3885	(406) 756-3898	(406) 756-3946
rlamson@fvcc.edu	teichner@fvcc.edu	crelyea@fvcc.edu

The Associate of Science (AS) degree requires 60 credits at FVCC, and the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree at Montana University System (MUS) colleges and universities requires 120 credits. FVCC students may earn as many as 75-85 credits in preparation for some transfer majors, thus reducing the number of credits required for the BS degree at MUS schools. Also, by earning the AS degree from FVCC, students will have satisfied the lower division General Education Core (see General Education Requirements for requirements) for all MUS institutions and will not be required to meet additional lower division general education core requirements upon transfer. The suggested course load in AS programs is rigorous and is recommended for only the most prepared students. A more moderate semester credit load can be achieved by taking general education core courses during summer terms or completing one or two additional semesters at FVCC before transfer.

The information on all transfer programs is subject to change. Students should see their advisor to explore other possibilities not specifically listed in the program.