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225 Course Descriptions 2017-2018 Catalog Natural Resources NATURAL RESOURCES (NR) 1 INTRODUCTION TO FORESTRY 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is an overview of natural resources management and technician skills. It is intended for those who wish to work as a technician for natural resource entities such as the U.S. Forest Service. History of resources management, governmental and private land management entity structure, basic hand tool identification and use, map reading, wood characteristics, forest health, personal safety and first aid, and forest measurements will be included. Field trips may be required. (A, CSU) 3 COMPUTERS IN NATURAL RESOURCES 1 unit, .5 lecture hour, 1.5 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is for natural resources students with little or no knowledge of microcomputers. Topics include an introduction to microcomputers, their importance in the field of natural resources, and various problem-solving software packages commonly used in the natural resources industry. (A, CSU) 4 FOREST ECOSYSTEMS 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. The forest community is used as a model to discuss the role of ecology in forest management. Students will become familiar with basic biological concepts which are the building blocks for understanding forest ecosystems. Students will gain a better understanding of biological processes and organization, the physical environment, and ecological processes such as: nutrient cycling, succession, natural selection, and application of the scientific method. (A, CSU, UC) 5 WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course will prepare students for basic employment as a wildland fire fighter with State and Federal agencies. Successful completers may earn basic National Wildfire Coordinating Group course certificates for ICS I-100, S-130, S-190, L-180 and IS-700. The course stresses field performance and teamwork. (A, CSU) 6 DENDROLOGY 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. Students will study the ranges and botanical characteristics of the major natural trees and shrubs in the Western United States. Students will learn to collect, preserve, and identify plants. Frequent field trips that may extend beyond scheduled lab hours are required. (A, CSU, UC) 7 CONSERVATIONOFNATURALRESOURCES 3 units, 3 lecture hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course examines the use and protection of natural resources, including soil, water, forest, mineral, plants, and animal life, with particular attention to Central California conditions. Course examines ecological principles, history of the conservation movement, modern problems in resource use, and the citizen’s role in conservation. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) 8 NATURAL RESOURCES CAREER PREPARATION 1 unit, 1 lecture hour ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course will cover the development of goals and skills required to secure a job in the natural resources field including job search, résumé/cover letter development, interviewing and motivation. This course is also a seminar on workplace issues within natural resources addressing elements of leadership, communication skills, work ethic, human behavior of individuals and groups, team building and dynamics, decision-making along with rating and evaluation, supervision skills of controlling work force and conflict resolution. This course will include guest speakers (e.g. Forest Service) presenting on topics listed above and coming to recruit students for job placement. (A, CSU)