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228 2017-2018 Catalog Natural Resources 32C MUSEUM TECHNIQUES-ADVANCED TAXIDERMY 1 unit, .5 lecture hour, 2.5 lab hours PREREQUISITE: Natural Resources 32B. ADVISORIES: English 126 or 128. This course is an introduction to advanced techniques for stuffing and mounting the skins of animals (especially vertebrates) for study or display. (A, CSU) 34 CONSERVATION LABORATORY 1 unit, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. Previous or concurrent enrollment in Natural Resources 7. Application of conservation techniques, basic ecological principles, energy efficiency, and group study using basic scientific methods. Frequent field trips. One extended overnight field trip might be required. (A, CSU) 35 INTERPRETATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125, 126 and Natural Resources 1. Students will learn the theory and techniques of thematic environmental interpretation. Logical organization and composition of guided and self-guided media will be learned. Practical application through public presentation including narrated walks and campfire talks will be learned. Topics covered will include development of self- guided interpretive media including signs, brochures, and interpretive center displays. Field trips may be required for this course. (A, CSU) 36 NATURAL RESOURCES LAW ENFORCEMENT 3 units, 3 lecture hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of natural resources law, including federal and the state of California; interpretation of laws, rules, regulations, and methods of application. (A, CSU) 40 FOREST MACHINERY 2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the safe operation, preventative maintenance and general use of heavy equipment used in forestry. Course not intended to develop expertise, but to develop an awareness of track laying vehicles, wheeled equipment, pumping systems, jackhammers, and cable yarding systems. Contract inspection and administration standards are also part of this course. (A, CSU) 42 ADVANCED WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY 2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours PR EREQUISITE : Nat u ra l Re sou rc e s 5. ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is a preparation for employment as an advanced wildland firefighter/squad boss (FFT1) with state and federal fire suppression agencies. Course meets or exceeds the minimum requirements for employment through basic interagency courses (S-131, S-211). (A, CSU) 43 WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY 2 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours PR EREQUISITE : Nat u ra l Re sou rc e s 5. ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course, in concert with Wildland Fire Technology 1 (NR-5), will prepare students for entry level employment as a wildland firefighter with Cal Fire and would enhance employment options with Federal wildfire agencies. (A, CSU) 44 FIRE ECOLOGY 3 units, 3 lecture hours COR EQU I SI TE : Nat u r a l Re s ou rc e s 5. ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course provides preparation for employment and advancement within State and Federal wildland fire management agencies. This course will convey what is currently understood about the role of wildfire in major ecosystem types. Analysis of plant and animal characteristics that appear to have co-evolved with fire regimes and how human cultures have used and modified fire regimes, historically and currently will be learned. Field trips may be required in this course. (A, CSU)