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Course Descriptions
2015-2016 Catalog
Natural Resources
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ANIMAL PACKING
1 unit, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
Practice basic horsemanship and equitation.
Develop skills in pack animal use. Experience in horse and
mule packing, handling and feed, trail health care and safety,
and basic skills under trail conditions. Examine low impact
environmental livestock techniques and wilderness etiquette.
(A, CSU)
32
MUSEUM TECHNIQUES - TAXIDERMY
1 unit, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126.
The correct preservation of animal skins both for
the museum and 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, (Pass/No
Pass)
COREQUISITES: Natural Resources 1 and 6.
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 1A.
Theor y and techniques of environmenta l
interpretation with an emphasis on public speaking. Logical
organization and composition of informative and persuasive
speeches and thematic natural resources interpretive
techniques. Practical application through public presentation
including informative and persuasive speeches, narrated walks
and campfire talks. Development of self-guided interpretive
media including signs, brochures, and interpretive center
displays. (A, CSU)
36 NATURAL RESOURCES
LAW ENFORCEMENT
3 units, 3 lecture hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
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
PREREQUISITES : Natura l Resources 5.
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and
Mathematics 201.
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, S-260, IS-200, and PMS
427). (A, CSU)
43
WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY 2
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
PREREQUISITES : Natura l Resources 5.
ADVISORIES: English 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, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
PREREQUISITES : Natura l Resources 5.
ADVISORIES: English 126.
Preparation for employment and advancement
within a State or Federal wildland fire agency. This course
will convey what is currently understood about the role of
wildfire in major ecosystem types. Analysis 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. (A, CSU)