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5.00 Credits
Students will gain an understanding of stream, pond, and wetland ecology. Stream and wetland dynamics, associated plant and animal ecology, streamflow hydraulics, and Washington Forest Practices Regulations will be studied. Measurements and sampling will be conducted within ponds, streams, and weltlands with follow-up analysis and reports. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL 100 and NATRS 172 or instructor's permission.
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5.00 Credits
Stream and wetland restoration is an important issue in water and fish management. The student will be given the opportunity to evaluate fundamental ecological processes with the end result being restoration of streams and wetlands. The student will look at possible structure and functional issues within the riparian ecosystem. Each student will develop an efficient and productive restoration project addressing human-induced changes surrounding both aquatic and terrestrial components. The class will be taught with lecture, field sampling, demonstrations, and interviews with agencies and private organizations. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL 100; and NATRS 100 and 172 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor's permission.
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5.00 Credits
The study of the classification, identification, anatomy and physiology, age and growth, behavior, life history, and habitat of fish of the Pacific Northwest. Students examine the importance of fish in our society and investigate related regulations and policies. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL& 101; and NATRS 172 or instructor's permission.
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6.00 Credits
Road and recreational trail location priorities, location on topographic maps with grade, slope, and property line constraints; Forest Practice Regulations; harvesting and construction equipment; curve computation and field layout; slope staking and cut/fill computation; culvert location; surfaces and drainage; calculations for cut/fill and curves; plan and profile drawing of fieldwork. Extensive field exercises are used in team and group situations. PREREQUISITE: NATRS 172 and 181 or equivalent or concurrent enrollment.
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5.00 Credits
A study of forest health and the effects of wildfire, insects, disease, animal damage, and a biotic damage on natural resources. Classroom, field studies, and library research are used. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 100 or equivalent or concurrent enrollment and NATRS 172 or equivalent or concurrent enrollment.
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5.00 Credits
A study of human relations and business activities unique to small independent businesses and organizations. Emphasis on contract supervision and consulting/contracting in natural resources management. Interactions of individuals, teams and crews, organizations, and business ethics will be studied. Types of ownership, organization, state and federal laws, contracts, taxation, insurance, payroll, finance, accounting, customer relations, personnel management, and negotiation will be learned. PREREQUISITE: NATRS 172 or concurrent enrollment; and ENGL 100 or concurrent enrollment.
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1.00 Credits
For career-oriented natural resources students as a sequential course to NATRS 294, Natural Resources Internship. Business letters, resumes, and applications are completed; interviewing skills and internship procedures are studied. Mock interviews and actual interviews for spring internships are conducted. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission. This is a pass/no credit course.
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8.00 Credits
Since natural resources are valuable, students acquire skills and knowledge to measure, calculate, and sample resources and forest products to determine value using statistically valid procedures. A rigorous course utilizing skills and knowledge gained in previous Natural Resources courses. PREREQUISITE: NATRS 182 and 285; or concurrent enrollment.
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5.00 Credits
Study of silvicultural practices common in management of natural resources in the Pacific Northwest. Prescriptions are written for specific management objectives. Resources and soils are inventoried. A research project is designed, measured, and reported. Students work independently; and in group projects; indoors and outdoors. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.
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14.00 Credits
Requires the student to work full time in a paid or volunteer position for an agency or company that will best help the student enhance his/her technical skills and prepare the student for career employment. The student must earn all 14 credits by working 462 hours during spring quarter following completion of the second year Natural Resources courses. Students will find and choose their employers and obtain instructor approval before beginning work. Students must have suitable field clothes and equipment for internship position. PREREQUISITE: NATRS 290 and instructor's permission. This is a pass/no credit course.
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