2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

Course Listings
ENVR 160 WATERSHED PROTECTION 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 LEC; 3 LAB AND RESTORATION CSU
Using field trips and outdoor lab exercises, this course examines how land use affects rivers and the techniques
that can be used to restore rivers and clean up polluted waters. It will also examine the growth of the watershedstakeholder
movement as a democratic tool to implement better land use decisions to protect streams and rivers.
ENVR 164 NATIVE PLANTS WORKSHOP 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 LEC; 27 LAB
CSU
This hands-on course focuses on native plant propagation, including identification, seed and cutting collection,
transplanting, nursery and greenhouse operations, and revegetation techniques. Evening classroom sessions and
daytime application / fieldtrips will combine to provide students with an understanding of how to initiate their own
native plant projects.
ENVR 170 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL 1 UNIT
HOURS: 2 LEC EDUCATION CSU
An interactive introduction to the diverse field of Environmental Education as applied to Kindergarten -12th grade.
Students will have the opportunity to explore various approaches and applications of EE while developing the skills
necessary to translate their environmental knowledge and experience into effective instruction.
ENVR 171 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FIELD 1 UNIT
HOURS: 1 LEC; 3 LAB PRACTICUM CSU
A hands-on course focusing on the planning and implementation of environmental education in the real world.
The lab/ practicum of this course will take place at the Feather River Outdoor School, a local sixth grade residential
outdoor education camp. Students will develop lesson plans and activities using their own unique blend of skills,
talents, background knowledge and the camp setting. Ultimately each student will have the opportunity to lead
environmental field study hikes for small groups of students.
ENVR 180 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC
CSU
A comprehensive analysis of the laws and policies that affect water, land, air, fire, wildlife, and vegetation in the
American West. The class will examine the federal land management agencies (history, mission, policies), and issues
specific to wilderness, wildlife, timber, grazing, water, and mining. Cross-listed with POL 180.
ENVR 190 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 0.5 UNITS
HOURS: 27 LAB FIELD COURSE CSU
Selected environmental studies field trips to areas of environmental, historical and ecological interest within four
major North American biomes: Great Basin, Sierra Nevada, Southern Cascades, and Modoc Plateau.
ENVR 192 WINTER ECOLOGY 0.5 UNITS
HOURS: 4.5 LEC; 13.5 LAB
CSU
By taking local field trips, this course attempts to develop an understanding of winter ecology by using hands-on,
practical ecological methods.
ENVR 194 CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 LEC; 27 FIELD
CSU
We will explore three regional environmental concerns through classroom and field sessions. Readings, guest
speakers, discussion, direct observation, and hands-on projects will provide students with varied perspectives and
allow you to make judgments about the issues and seek solutions to these complex challenges.
General Education/Core Class Identification
The transfer requirements satisfied by FRC courses for California four-year universities or University of Nevada, Reno are
indicated below the unit value of each course. The IGETC pattern applies to both the California State University (CSU) and
University of California (UC) systems, as well as the University of Nevada, Reno. The letters in parentheses indicate any General
Education (GE) Breadth area also satisfied. Please refer to the CSU and IGETC transfer patterns (pgs. 66-69) or meet with
an academic advisor for clarification.
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