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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the concepts and applications of community forestry: the use and care of native and ornamental plants in urban and suburban settings. Topics include an overview of silvics, plant propagation, soils, water needs, pruning, plant health, fertilizers, integrated pest management, regulations and environmental laws, safety, customer service, business management, greenhouse management. Demonstrations and labs are used inside and outside.
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3.00 Credits
Continuation and added depth of topics learned in NATRS 121 toward understanding synecology in the urban and suburban settings. Demonstrations and labs are used inside and outside. PREREQUISITE: NATRS 121 or instructor's permission.
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4.00 Credits
Training for Type 2 wildland firefighters in basic firefighting skills. Complies with Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group standards for I-100, S-130, and S-190 courses. Coursework reviews the ICS organization, terminology, and common responsibilities. Includes standard firefighting orders, watch-out situations, human factors on the fire line, suppression tactics, incident response, basic fire behavior, emergency situations, risk management, and fire weather. Includes a one-day practicum. This is a pass/no credit course.
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1.00 Credits
Sequence training course for Type 2 wildland firefighters in advanced firefighting skills leading to squad boss (FFTI) and incident commander type 5 (ICT5). Complies with Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards for S-131 course. Coursework is interactive and utilizes group discussions to evaluate documentation, communications, firefighting tactics, and safety/risk management. Documented wildfire experience required to begin the course. PREREQUISITE: NATRS 130 or instructor's permission; or proof of certificate of ICS S-130 & S-190, and wildlife experience as documented in NWCG task book. This is a pass/no credit course.
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2.00 Credits
Sequence training course for wildland firefighters leading to single resource Crew Boss. Complies with Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards for S-230 course. Wildfire preparation, mission of the crew, mobilization, leadership, crew management and supervision, fire tactics and safety, off-line duties, demobilization, and post-incident responsibilities are studied. Completed task book of experience required. PREREQUISITE: NATRS 131 or instructor's permission or proof of certificate of ICS S-131 and completed task book of experience. This is a pass/no credit course.
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1.00 Credits
Sequence training course for wildland firefighters leading to single resource Engine Boss. Complies with Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards for S-231 course. Wildfire organization, mission of engines, mobilization, leadership, crew management and supervision, fire tactics and safety, travel, and fire business management responsibilities are studied. Students operate engine systems. PREREQUISITE:NATRS 131 or instructor's permission; or proof of certificate of ICS S-131 and completed task book experience. Engine Operator. This is a pass/no credit course.
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3.00 Credits
Sequence training course for wildland firefighters. Complies with Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards for S-290 course. A rigorous study of the fire triangle, heat transfer, environmental factors that affect fire behavior, fuels, weather, topography, and changes of weather that affect safety. PREREQUISITE: NATRS 130 or instructor's permission; or proof of certificate of ICS-190. This is a pass/no credit course.
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5.00 Credits
Study the management of wildlife and wildlife habitats to encourage incidence and diversity of mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. Students will develop field wildlife research projects to aid management skills. Students will visit, observe, and participate in actual projects, which give the students the opportunity to see Pacific Northwest wildlife in its ever-changing environments within the growing research-based industry. PPREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL 100; and NATRS 172; or instructor's permission.
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3.00 Credits
Major principles of natural history, avian reproductive biology, population ecology and conservation strategies for both hunted and non hunted birds will be explored. Field identification skills and field methodologies will be introduced through indoor labs and field exercises. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL 100; and NATRS 172 or concurrent enrollment; or instructor's permission.
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3.00 Credits
Topics include data location collection techniques, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), hand-held data recorders, Excel uses, development of forestry databases, PowerPoint skills, and map preparation using Geographic Information System (GIS) software, cost analysis techniques, and development of an employment portfolio. For Natural Resources students. PREREQUISITE: BUS E 100 or instructor's permission. RECOMMENDED: NATRS 100 be taken concurrently.
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