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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Provides you with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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2.00 Credits
A skills seminar that presents necessary information regarding specialized training related to the park ranger field. Handling of livestock, fence design, building and repair, vehicle driving, park maintenance, budgeting and planning, and trail design, construction, and maintenance are some of the topics that can be covered. This is a hands-on course for development and application of skills.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course covering the various scientific disciplines and complex issues associated with natural resource management. Ecosystem management, wildlife management, plant ecology, agricultural management, career planning, public land acquisition, visitor use, natural resource law enforcement, and public policy are introduced and discussed in detail.
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3.00 Credits
A basic course in natural and cultural resource interpretation. The philosophy, techniques, and skills necessary to produce exciting and relevant resource interpretation projects are discussed and practiced. Interpretive plans are discussed in detail as well as various techniques used in the field of resource interpretation and public education. The history and development of environmental education and natural/cultural resource interpretation are discussed. Multi-use conflict resolution of public education and resource interpretation are emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the development, acquisition, and application of outdoor leadership skills and knowledge. You will be exposed to the latest information, philosophy, and techniques necessary to safely conduct outdoor programs and expeditions as an outdoor leader. Skills will be applied under actual field conditions. Emphasis will be on minimum impact camping, wilderness ecology, judgment, decision- making, group dynamics, and trip logistics. These skills will enhance your effectiveness as a professional outdoor leader.
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3.00 Credits
An intensive academy for non-armed park rangers who work in local government parks and open space districts. The focus is on ranger safety, regulation enforcement, incident command, limitations of authority, visitor contact, communications, and situational control techniques. Topics will vary depending upon the class needs.
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3.00 Credits
An advanced course in natural and cultural/historic resource interpretation. The course provides you with the skills to plan, prepare, and present exciting and relevant interpretation programs for special visitors and situations using a variety of personal and non-personal techniques. Examples of the types of skills offered are writing and design of site produced publications and exhibit labels; producing basic audio-visual programs; and preparing and presenting special activities, such as demonstrations, living history, storytelling, costumed interpretation, and dramatic/creative arts. Techniques for resource interpretation for the physically or mentally challenged, sensory impaired, the elderly, and international visitors will be discussed. The sensitive handling of controversial/sensitive educational issues will also be discussed.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Gives you a realistic work experience in the field. All work will be supervised by park rangers currently employed by land management agencies at various levels of government. These preceptors will ensure that you participate in relevant field work and perform to the standards expected of employees of the agencies in which the internship occurs.
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4.00 Credits
Provides an overview or introduction into the field of Process Operations within the process industry. The course will introduce the roles and responsibilities of process technicians, the environment in which they work, and the equipment and systems in which they operate.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an introduction to the field of safety, health, & environmental concerns within the process industry. Within this course, you will be introduced to various types of plant hazards, safety and environmental systems and equipment, and the regulations under which processing plants are governed.
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