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SFR 106 - Introduction to Forest Land Navigation and Technology

A hands on, in the field introduction to the basics of working with forest land navigation and technology.  This course stresses the use of topographic maps and imagery commonly used by natural resource professionals, and how to use them in conjunction with compasses, recreational-grade GPS receivers, and smartphone/tablet applications.  Use of computers and software to manage, analyze, and use data are covered, such as basic skills in Excel and ArcGIS.

Prerequisites: SFR 101 or Permission

Course Typically Offered: Fall

Credits: 2