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Course Descriptions
2015-2016 Catalog
Natural Resources
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WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
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 S-212. The course stresses field
performance and teamwork. Laboratory required. (A, CSU)
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DENDROLOGY
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
Natural Resources 4.
The study of the ranges and botanical characteristics
of the major natural trees and shrubs in the Western United
States. Frequent field trips that may extend beyond scheduled
lab hours are required. Student will learn to collect, preserve,
and identify plants. (A, CSU, UC)
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CONSERVATION OF
NATURAL RESOURCES
3 units, 3 lecture hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
Examines the use and protection of natural
resources, including soil, water, forest, mineral, plants, and
animal life, with particular attention to Central California
conditions. 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)
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NATURAL RESOURCES CAREER
PREPARATION
1 unit, 1 lecture hour
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for 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, resume/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 (i.e. Forest
Service) presenting on topics listed above and coming to recruit
students for job placement. (A, CSU)
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SILVICULTURE
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
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. Emphasis
is placed upon meeting the objectives of landowners through
appropriate silvicultural systems as required by federal and/
or state regulations. (A, CSU)
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WATERSHED ECOLOGY
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
This course will study watersheds, lakes, and
riparian zones. Fresh water fisheries, storage facilities issues,
and water utilization issues are investigated. Course covers
use of instruments to monitor water quality at numerous field
sites. Field exercises include studies of the upper and lower
Kings River, reservoirs, and rangeland. An introduction to the
methods, techniques, and tools used to restore and enhance
watershed health. Laboratory required. (A, CSU)
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PRINCIPLES OF
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Natural Resources 6, and eligibility
for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201
Examination of plant and animal ecology in relation
to wildlife management. Review of wildlife management
techniques. Identification of wildlife species found in the
western United States. Evaluation of the role of wildlife
management in endangered species recovery. (A, CSU)
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INTRODUCTION TO FOREST
SURVEYING
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Mathematics 103 or 4A and
eligibility for English 125 and 126.
Use of basic engineering equipment such as hand
compass, staff compass, Abney level, topographic and
engineer’s chain, electronic distance machine (EDM), total
station, automatic level, Global Positioning System (GPS);
collecting, recording, and plotting field data using field work
books, and/or computer software; and Philadelphia rod in the
measurement of distance, direction, and elevation. (A, CSU)