BSc forestry
Bachelor of Science in Forestry is a four-year undergraduate program that is divided into eight equal semesters.It provides students with the knowledge and training about Forestry. Forestry program trains students in the managing of forests, new plantation, maintaining old plantations and other natural resources
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Course syllabus
The year-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus stating all the subjects is mentioned below. The first-year deals with core aspects like the Principle of civil culture, Forest ecology, Cytology, General biochemistry while the second year includes subjects like Dendrology, Principles of forest soil sciences, Surveying, etc.
Year 1 |
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Moral values of education |
Forest mensuration |
Professional communication |
Environmental studies I |
Human development |
Introduction to forest soil science |
Principle of civil culture |
Dendrology |
Forest ecology |
Principles of forest soil sciences |
Cytology |
Surveying |
Elementary Mathematics |
Fundamentals of Extension Education |
General Biochemistry |
Tree Seed Technology |
Introduction to Tree Science |
Agro Meteorology |
Computer Applications |
General forest microbiology |
Physical Education |
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Year 2 |
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Agroforestry |
Environmental Studies II |
Forest Management |
Silvicultural Systems |
Forest Entomology |
Wood Science |
Silviculture of Indian Trees |
Livestock Management |
The fertility of Forest Soils |
Fundamentals of Wildlife |
General Forest Microbiology |
Forest Soil Survey |
Nursery Management |
Statistical Methods |
Wood Anatomy |
Statistical Methods |
NCC and NSS |
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Year 3 |
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Forest utilization I |
Fruit production |
Forest utilization II |
Rangeland Management |
Tree physiology |
Logging |
Forest pathology |
Forest biotechnology |
Forest soils |
Tree improvement |
Commercial forestry |
Wildlife management |
Forest production economics |
Forest policy legislation |
Plantation forestry |
Wood seasoning |
Year 4 |
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Study tour |
Soil water management |
Bioenergy |
Forest project |
Ecotourism |
Forestry work experience |
Environmental Impact Assessment |
Climate change |
Career Options
BSc Forestry course is best for those who want to enhance their awareness regarding the latest technology used in the field of Forestry.After completing the course, the graduates can work as an
Scope of Work:
Zoological parks |
Wildlife ranges |
Wildlife research institutes |
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and its affiliated institutes |
Corporates having their own plantations for timbering |
National parks & sanctuaries |
Forest nurseries |
Wildlife department |
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