2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

Course Listings
ENVR 201 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 LEC; 3 LAB INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) CSU
An introduction to the principles and practices involving Geographical Information Systems (GIS). How GIS function
in an interdisciplinary approach to data and sampling methods. Mapping, basic cartography, analysis, geographical
information system design, concepts, and implementation. How various data types are used in modeling and
cartographic output production.
ENVR 210 INTRODUCTION TO SOIL SCIENCE 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 LEC; 3 LAB
CSU
An introduction to the biological, chemical and physical properties of soils. Major topic areas include the relationship
of soil characteristics to land management, maintenance of soil productivity, soil erosion processes and erosion
control methods, soil classification and the use of soil survey information in agriculture, watershed and wildlife
applications. The relationship of soil properties and the geologic/geomorphic setting is emphasized. Cross-listed
with AGPS210.
ENVR 220 INTRODUCTION TO FORESTRY 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 LEC; 3 LAB
CSU
Comprehensive, broad overview of forest ecology/biology, silviculture, management, policy and career opportunities.
Labs include field trips such as visits to a national forest, national park, private industrial forest, wilderness area,
sawmill and the FRC campus forest. Cross-listed with FORS220.
ENVR 240 INTRODUCTION TO WILDLIFE AND 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 LEC; 3 LAB FISHERIES: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH CSU
An exploration of the field of wildlife biology, including conservation, ecology, threats, and management of wildlife
resources. The class is designed as an introductory-level course for the student interested in wild vertebrate species,
including fish. Cross-listed with WILD240.
ENVR 241 WILDLIFE DIVERSITY AND FIELD 4 UNITS
HOURS: 2 LEC; 6 LAB TECHNIQUES CSU
An applied course dealing with field identification and basic natural history of vertebrate wildlife and the fundamental
field techniques used in wildlife management. ENVR / WILD 240 is a prerequisite for this course. Cross-listed with
WILD241.
ENVR 250 FISH CULTURE 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 LEC; 3 LAB
CSU
An introduction to the techniques and methodology of fisheries culture, in earthen ponds and flow-through
raceways. Lectures will focus on history, theory, hatchery systems, site selection, and water quality, feeding rates, and
the economics of an aquaculture facility. The lab portion will focus on applying the lecture to the FRC fish hatchery
and the production of salmonid species.
ENVR 266 ADVANCED AQUACULTURE 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 LEC; 3 Lab
CSU
This course builds upon the knowledge gained in ENVR250 Fish Culture and delves deeper into the subjects of water
quality, water management, feed management, inventory, and bio filtration. These subjects are the driving force for
recirculation fish culture. Students will explore the important mechanical components of a system and the role each
plays in the life support of the culture species. Cross-listed with AGAS 266. Prerequisite: ENVR 250.
ENVR 280 ENVIRONMENTAL CAPSTONE 2 UNITS
HOURS: 1 LEC; 3 LAB
CSU
This interdisciplinary class has two broad objectives: (1) to synthesize information gathered in courses required for
the environmental studies major and develop written and oral reports aimed at conserving natural resources; and
(2) to develop skills in seeking out, applying to, and interviewing for continued education and/or employment in
environmental fields. Prerequisite: Completed 20 units of required core courses for the Environmental Studies or
Environmental Science majors.
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