EDUCATION IN FORESTRY. 

 TABLE 6. Technical subjects, arranged by groups. 



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For the technical subjects, including the two lines, engineering exclusive of 

 surveying, and sciences, the allotment of one-half the total is a recognition 

 of the fact that the forester is primarily a technician. The general forestry 

 course as planned can not expect to equip a man as a full-fledged logging engi- 

 neer unless this is done at the sacrifice of the economic, business, or scientific 

 studies. 



It will be observed that the five-year course at California permits a man 

 to complete both the regular four years' work plus the engineering: but this 

 is possible apparently because less foundation is given in some other subjects,, 

 as pathology, botany, and silviculture. 



It is assumed that either physics or chemistry is a college entrance require- 

 ment, and that 15 credits will be sufficient to cover both of these subjects. 

 Elementary mechanics is recommended on the same basis as accounting as. 



