BC Ministry of Forests - Research Branch - Forest Productivity Section

Products and Services: Growth and Yield CBT

(sample screens from the CBT)

Growth and Yield Computer-Based Training (CBT)

Description

An interactive computer program for learning basic growth and yield concepts. This version includes the modules of: Tree Growth, Stand Development and Site Productivity. The program caters to a range of learning styles and learner needs and it features:

• graphics, animation, on-screen text, and user interactivity
• optional self-testing of material covered in each module
• glossary of growth and yield terms
• session saving and tracking
• shortcuts for repeat users

The content for this program was provided by the Growth and Yield Program of the British Columbia Ministry of Forests and it was developed by Cortex Consultants Inc., Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia.

Audience

Resource management professionals applying growth and yield within the subdisciplines of silviculture, inventory and planning. It is also recommended pre-reading for the courses: Introduction to TIPSY, Introduction to VDYP and SIBC Module III "Forest and Stand Development".

System Requirements

To use this program the minimum requirements are: an IBM-compatible 386 computer or better, 4 megabytes RAM (8 recommended), 12 megabytes free disk space, MS Windows 3.1, a VGA monitor and video card set at 640x480 resolution with a minimum of 16 colours and a mouse or other compatible pointing device.

Downloading the Growth & Yield CBT:

• Installation instructions - view this file first, and print it out before downloading the CBT package
• Download GYCBT95, QuickTime, and PKUNZIP from our Software Registration and Download web site.
  

For more information about the CBT please contact Mario Di Lucca.