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REEDLEY COLLEGE
REEDLEY COLLEGE
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INSTRUCTOR
AM, AV1, R & TM = Madera Community College Center OC = Oakhurst Community College Center
NR 30 FOREST RECREATION (3 Units)
The course prepares students for entry-level duties as a recreation technician. Study topics include water-oriented recreation, winter sports, wilderness
management, and administration of recreation contracts. Trail construction skills are emphasized, and include maintenance and use of crosscut saws.
Activities include campground planning, soil conservation practices and field trips to public and private recreation facilities.
ADVISORIES: Natural Resources 1 and 6 and eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. (A, CSU)
Short Term Class Offering(s)
NR-30-59103
TTh
10:00am-11:50
FEM 12
K.KINNEY
and
TTh
2:00pm-4:50
FEM 12
K.KINNEY
n
Meets from 10/17 to 12/16
NR 31 ANIMAL PACKING (1 Unit)
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.
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. (A, CSU)
Short Term Class Offering(s)
NR-31-59105
F
8:00am-12:50
PAVILLION
T.TERZIAN
Meets from 10/21 to 12/16 (Requires additional 19 hours by arrangement.)
NR 44 FIRE ECOLOGY (3 Units)
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.
PREREQUISITE: Natural Resources 5. ADVISORIES: English 126. (A, CSU)
Full Term Class Offering(s)
NR-44-59097
Th
6:00pm-8:50
FEM 8
STAFF
NR 90 BACKPACKING (1 Unit)
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.
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. (A, CSU)
Short Term Class Offering(s)
NR-90-59106
T
2:00pm-2:50
FEM 12
A.CLIFTON
m
Meets from 08/15 to 10/14 (Class meets Tuesdays 2:00pm-2:50 and 8:00am-4:50pm 9/3,
10/1 & 10/2.)
NR 91 WILDNERNESS NAVIGATION (1 Unit)
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.
ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. (A, CSU)
Short Term Class Offering(s)
NR-91-59107
M
12:00pm-1:30
FEM 12
J.SODERLUND
m
Meets from 08/15 to 10/14 (Meets Saturday 9/24 from 8:00am-4:50pm.)
NR 108 INTRODUCTION TO FORESTRY FIELD STUDIES (.5 Unit)
A practical field course to introduce the student to the subjects in forestry/natural resources, including fire suppression, fire management, timber
harvesting, timber management, outdoor recreation, wildfire and fish management, and forest engineering. (Taught at the school forest or other field
setting.)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. (A)
Short Term Class Offering(s)
NR-10-59082
T
4:00pm-4:50
FEM 8
J.SODERLUND
and
ThF
7:00am-7:50
SEQ
J.SODERLUND
Meets from 09/06 to 09/06 (Requires 15 additional arranged hours.)
NR 109 FORESTRY FIELD STUDIES I (.5 Unit)
A practical field course to introduce the student to forest conservation practices including the construction of soil erosion structures. Forest fuels
management and timber stand improvement prescriptions will be studied and implemented. (Taught at the school forest or other natural habitat area)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. (A)
Short Term Class Offering(s)
NR-109-59083
T
4:00pm-4:50
FEM 8
K.KINNEY
and
ThF
7:00am-7:50
SEQ
K.KINNEY
Meets from 10/13 to 10/13 (Requires additional 15 arranged hours.)