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SPRING 2016 CLASS SCHEDULE
SHADED AREAS: represent evening classes
8
Online classes
m
Meets 01/11 to 03/11 (first 9 weeks)
n
Meets 03/14 to 05/20 (second 9 weeks)
DEPT-NO- CODE
DAYS TIMES RM#
INSTRUCTOR
NR 17 INTRODUCTION TO FOREST SURVEYING (3 Units)
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.
ADVISORIES: Mathematics 103 or 4A, and eligibility for English 125,and 126.(A, CSU)
Full Term Class Offering(s)
NR-17-51269
TW
8:00am-8:50
FEM 7
J.SODERLUND
and
W
9:00am-11:50
FEM 7
J.SODERLUND
NR 18 AERIAL PHOTO INTERPRETATION & GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 Units)
This course will cover interpretation and use of aerial photographs, remote sensing, and of geographic information systems (GIS) as they relate to
natural resources, and will include photo scale calculations, point location, locating datasets and photographs, and field verification of vegetation/
conditions. Additionally, questions pertaining to natural resource issues will be addressed through analyzing, creating, displaying, and modeling feature
data (i.e. soils, topography, vegetative cover, etc.) using geographic information systems (GIS). This course will also cover the fundamentals of using
ESRI ArcGIS software in GIS applications.
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. (A, CSU)
Full Term Class Offering(s)
NR-18-51270
M
8:00am-9:50
FEM 12
J.SODERLUND
and
M
10:00am-12:50
FEM 12
J.SODERLUND
NR-18-51271
Th
1:00pm-2:50
FEM 12
J.SODERLUND
and
Th
3:00pm-5:50
FEM 12
J.SODERLUND
NR 20 FOREST MEASUREMENTS (3 Units)
Measurement of timber and growth quantity and quality. Experience in timber inventory systems, cruise design, aerial photographic interpretation,
and log scaling. Measurement of natural resources including forest inventory, tree growth, and rangeland resources. Topics covered may include basic
statistical methods, sampling design, log scaling, tree volume calculations, and tree measurement. Use of forestry equipment such as a Relaskop,
scaling stick, wedge prism, and clinometer.
ADVISORIES: Mathematics 103, 11, and eligibility for English 125 and 126. (A, CSU)
Full Term Class Offering(s)
NR-20-51272
T
1:00pm-2:50
FEM 12
J.SODERLUND
and
F
9:00am-11:50
FEM 12
J.SODERLUND
NR 22 FOREST PROTECTION (3 Units)
This course will cover major forest disease and insect problems, with an emphasis on their recognition and management. It will also include wildland
fire prevention and management.
ADVISORIES: English 125 and English 126. (A, CSU)
Full Term Class Offering(s)
NR-22-56327
W
6:00pm-8:50
FEM 12
M.BROWN
NR 25 FOREST AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (1 Unit)
Designed to be a capstone to the Forest/Park curriculum. Application of advanced technical skills obtained in previous courses required for graduation.
Emphasis on direct, “on-the-ground” management of a working forest, applying arts, skills, and knowledge in solving practical field problems in a
working environment. Emphasis on one or more of the following: ecology, engineering, forest regulations, finance, mensuration, protection, recreation,
silviculture, supervision, wildlife, social, political, and economic considerations.
PREREQUISITES: Natural Resources 1. ADVISORIES: Previous or concurrent enrollment in Natural Resources 11 and 14 eligibility for English
125, 126, and Mathematics 201. (A, CSU)
Full Term Class Offering(s)
NR-25-51273
Th
11:00am-11:50
FEM 7
J.SODERLUND
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-31-51275
Th
1:00pm-5:50
LSH 3
T.TERZIAN
n
Meets from 03/14 to 05/20 (Requires additional 9 hours by arrangement.)