Forest Engineering Major (BS, HBS)	Print Version
	College of Forestry | Forest Engineering, Resources and Management

The BS degree in Forest Engineering is offered through a four-year resident curriculum, and as part of a five-year double degree program from which graduates receive two Bachelor of Science degrees, one in forest engineering and one in civil engineering. The BS degree in Forest Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Commission (EC) of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; 410-347-7700. The BS degree in Forest Engineering is also accredited by the Society of American Foresters. The double degree program is offered in conjunction with the School of Civil and Construction Engineering. Curricula for both programs are listed below. Both programs begin with basic science and mathematics, progress on through engineering science and forest science, to arrive at professional-level courses in forest engineering that include: surveying, soil and water resources, timber harvesting, operations analysis, road design, and planning. Graduates are eligible to take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination.

In addition to the listed courses, all students are required to complete a total of six months of satisfactory employment in an area related to their major. This is usually accomplished by two or more summers of work, but it may include work during the academic year. Work performance and personal conduct are thoroughly appraised by the College of Forestry.

Students in the double degree program must be admitted to the College of Engineering Professional Program following completion of the pre-engineering course work. More detailed information on the curriculum and the current undergraduate advising guide can be found on the department’s Web page at http://ferm.forestry.oregonstate.edu/.

All students pursuing the BS in Forest Engineering must earn grades of "C–" or better in all required forestry courses (with FE, FOR, FS, WSE course designators) or approved substitutions for majors, minors and options.

First Year (47)

Sophomore Year (46)

Junior Year (48)

Senior Year (39)

Total=180

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