Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

239 Course Descriptions 2018-2019 Catalog Natural Resources 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 PREREQUISITE: Natural Resources 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 PREREQUISITE: Natural Resources 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 COREQUISITE: Natural Resources 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) 45 FUELS MANAGEMENT 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours COREQUISITE: Natural Resources 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 provide students with the knowledge of hazardous fuels mitigation to reduce the damaging effects of wildfires to natural resources and human improvements. Emphasis will be placed on prescribed burning, smoke management mitigations, coordination with silvicultural practices, and wildland- urban interface mitigations. Field trips may be required in this course. (A, CSU) 46 WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY 3 1 unit, .5 lecture hour, 1.72 lab hours COREQUISITE: Natural Resources 43. ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course in concert with Wildland Fire Technology 2 (NR-43), will prepare students for entry level employment as a wildland firefighter with Cal Fire specifically. (A, CSU ) 90 BACKPACKING 1 unit, .5 lecture hour, 1.5 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is designed to give students basic skills in backcountry travel. Topics covered will include route planning, equipment selection, multiple night travel, trail etiquette, food preparation, campsite selection, basic map reading and compass use, and backcountry safety. Students will gain basic knowledge and experience aimed at increasing their confidence in traveling in the backcountry. Field trip is required for this course. (A, CSU) 91 WILDERNESS NAVIGATION 1 unit, .83 lecture hour, .5 lab hour ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course will introduce students to map and compass use, coordinate systems, map symbols, topographic maps, GPS use, and orienteering. Students will gain hands-on experience with GPS and map and compass mountain navigation. Field trips are required in this course. (A, CSU)