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Course Descriptions
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ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
ENV102 Introduction to Water Resources
3 credits (3 lec, 1.5 lab hrs/wk)
This course examines the role of water in the natural
world and in modern society. Students will be introduced
to general principles of hydrology and stream and
channel morphology. Management of water resources,
including supply, distribution, uses, conservation,
protection, waste water treatment, and pollution, will be
examined, with emphasis on Oregon and local water
resources, problems, and governance. Offered every
other year.
ENV145 Environmental Sampling
3 credits (2 lec, 3 lab hrs/wk)
A lecture and laboratory course designed to provide
students with the knowledge and field experience in
environmental sampling. This course will cover
fundamentals of sampling for various environmental
parameters including water, soils, riparian or other habitat
and biota. Emphasis will be placed on the accurate
collection of data with the use of common field and
laboratory techniques used in environmental monitoring.
Students will learn the importance of data management
analysis and reporting.
ENV148 Conservation of Environmental
Resources
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course examines the need, importance, and
philosophy of conservation in a contemporary world.
Human dependency on an understanding of ecological
principles and natural systems are emphasized. Topics to
be discussed include natural resource classification;
history, importance, and current methods of conservation;
resource management issues; citizens’ role in
conservation; and prospects for the future. Current
environmental issues are discussed from a local,
national, and global perspective. This course is designed
to increase student awareness of the importance of
conservation as a social and behavioral science, and to
increase student participation in natural resource
conservation. This course is offered every other year.
ENV235 Introduction to Soil Science
4 credits (3 lec, 1 lab hrs/wk)
An introduction to the physical, chemical, and
biological properties of soil as influenced by climate and
geologic processes. Emphasis is placed on the
understanding of soil processes and includes issues of
disturbance, erosion, productivity, and conservation. The
behavior of water in soil and soil-water interactions will
also be discussed.
FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
FS996Q Fire Science Driver
2 credits (18 lec, 12 lec-lab hr/total)
This course is designed to provide firefighter students
with concepts in emergency driving, defensive driving,
Oregon law/policies, and vehicle maintenance. Students
will also receive skills and knowledge to drive and
maintain emergency vehicles.
FS5230/5231/5232 Company Drills, Part A, B, C
1.5 credits (1 lec, 1 lec-lab hr/wk)
Course is designed to provide second-year fire
science students with the opportunity to gain an
awareness of the various types of emergencies which
they may encounter as professional firefighters. Each
scenario is somewhat limited in scope, yet should
stimulate the student to further develop needed skills and
self-study to help them prepare for potential incidents.
Prerequisites: FS5244, FS5245 and FS5246 with a “C”
or better and instructor consent.
FS5244 National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) Firefighter I, Part A: Entry Level
Firefighter Training Program
3.5 credits (3 lec, 1.5 lab hrs/wk)
This course is designed to provide the beginning
fire science student with the basic knowledge and
hands-on skills necessary to be involved in fire
suppression activities under the direct supervision of a
skilled firefighter. Oregon’s Department of Public Safety
Standards and Training (DPSST) establishes this level as
meeting the requirements for paid and volunteer
firefighters to be actively involved in fire suppression
activities. This course meets the performance-based
objectives established in the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Standard 1001, Standard for
Firefighter Professional Qualifications, and NFPA
Standard 1403, Entry Level Firefighter Training Program.
FS5245 National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) Firefighter I, Part B
3 credits (2.5 lec, 1 lec-lab hrs/wk)
This course, along with NFPA Firefighter I, Part A is
designed to provide the beginning fire science student
with the basic knowledge and hands-on skills necessary
to be involved in fire suppression activities under the
direct supervision of a skilled firefighter.
Southwestern Oregon Community College 2006-07 Catalog www.socc.edu Course Descriptions 169