Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

236 2018-2019 Catalog Natural Resources 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 CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES 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) 11 SILVICULTURE 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. Students will learn the concepts of managing forests for establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests on a sustained yield basis, using varying techniques including: pre-commercial and commercial harvesting, regeneration methods, site preparation, and forest pest controls. In this course emphasis is placed upon meeting the objectives of landowners through appropriate silvicultural systems as required by federal and/or state regulations. Field trips may be required for this course. (A, CSU) 12 WATERSHED ECOLOGY 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. In this course students will learn about watershed ecology including, lakes, streams, and rivers. Students will gain an understanding of water storage facilities and water utilization issues. Students will also gain an understanding of fisheries management issues. The course covers use of instruments to monitor water quality at numerous field sites. Field exercises include studies of the lower Kings River, Pine Flat Reservoir, and agricultural water uses. Students will be introduced to the methods, techniques, and tools used to manage and enhance watershed health. Laboratory is required. Field trips may be required for this course. (A, CSU) 14 PRINCIPLES OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course will be an examination of plant and animal ecology in relation to wildlife management. There will be a review of wildlife management techniques. Identification of wildlife species found in the western United States and the evaluation of the role of wildlife management in endangered species recovery will be learned. Field trips may be required in this course. (A, CSU)