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  • NR 001L: Conservation of Natural Resources Laboratory

    1.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    A laboratory designed to supplement the Conservation of Natural Resources course (NR-001) by providing laboratory and field experiences in environmental subject areas. Suggested for Biological Science General Education Requirements. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L Prerequisite: NR-001 or concurrent enrollment CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: C1 CSU GE: B3 IGETC: 5B
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  • NR 003: Introduction to Wildlife Management

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course covers the principles of wildlife biology as related to wildlife management. Students will be introduced to basic skills involved in wildlife conservation, and develop an understanding of the relationships between wildlife, people and outdoor recreation. Subjects to be covered include: basic ecological concepts; population dynamics; wildlife habitats and nutrition; wildlife identification and natural history; field methods; fish and game laws; and career opportunities. Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: L Advisory: NR-001 CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • NR 004: Introduction to Ecosystem Management

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course covers ecological, socioeconomic, and institutional factors involved in the management of ecosystems. The history of ecosystem management, terminology, examples of successful and unsuccessful techniques, applications towards forest, chaparral, desert, and grassland management, and the interfacing of science, people, and governments for successful programs, along with job opportunities in public and private natural resources management agencies are discussed. Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: L Advisory: NR-001 CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • NR 010: Wildland Fire Technology

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course meets the minimum requirements for employment as a wildland fire fighter with State and Federal fire suppressions agencies. Basic interagency courses, (I-110, 130, 190, S-212) are included. This course includes the care, maintenance and general use of power and hand crosscut saws and other fire fighting hand tools for fire line construction. This course stresses field performance and teamwork, along with fireline techniques, procedures, and safety. Wildland fire behavior safety is presented throughout the course. (Also listed as, and equivalent to, FIRE-010.) Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: L Advisory: RDG-050 CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • NR 020: Gps And Map Use

    1.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course provides an overview of Global Positioning System and map use technology. Students utilize hand-held GPS units and learn to apply the basic functions. Students are provided with opportunities to learn application techniques. Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: O CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • NR 021: Introduction to Gis

    3.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course provides an overview of GIS (geographic information system) technology. Students utilize computers and learn to apply GIS to relevant areas of interest. Topics covered include applications to: natural resources, landscape architecture, urban planning, fire technology and law enforcement. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: L Prerequisite: CIS-070A CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • NR 041A: Native Plants- Mountain

    1.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course is designed to introduce students to the identification of mountain native plants above 4,000 feet. Emphasis is placed on mountain trees and shrubs. Two Saturday field trips are required. Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: O CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • NR 041B: Native Plants- Desert

    1.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course is designed to introduce students to the identification of desert native plants in the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert areas. Both annuals and perennials (shrubs and trees) are included, with an emphasis placed on desert annuals when they are available. Two Saturday field trips are required. As weather conditions and corresponding plant species vary significantly from one year to the next, this course may be repeated for credit one time. Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: 1 Grading: O CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • NR 050: Winter Birds

    1.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course introduces students to the principles and techniques of bird taxonomy. Emphasis is placed upon the identification of birds that winter locally at the Salton Sea. Saturday field trips to the Salton Sea are required. Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: O CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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  • NR 051A: Migrant Birds- Fall

    1.00 Credits
    College of the Desert

    This course introduces students to the principles of bird taxonomy. Emphasis is placed upon the identification of birds that migrate south through our local mountains. Two Saturday field trips are required. Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: O CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
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