2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

Course Listings
FORS 152 DENDROLOGY 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 LEC; 3 LAB
CSU, UC
Classification, identification and nomenclature of forest trees and shrubs of the U.S., emphasizing native western
species. Analysis of species’ range of survival and optimal growth, along with sub-speciation and varieties in major
commercial timber zones. Familiarization with tree/shrub morphological characteristics, common, scientific and
family names, plus their ecological and commercial role as major forest cover types. Cross-listed with ENVR152 and
BIOL152.
FORS 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 ENVR220.
FORS 291 DIRECTED STUDY 1-5 UNITS
HOURS: 18-270
CSU
A student may take advanced course work or complete a student designed project in Forestry after having completed
introductory courses. The topics, learning objectives, educational material(s), number of units to be awarded, and method of
evaluation are determined in a written agreement between the instructor and the student before the student engages in the
learning experience. A “Learning Contract for Directed Studies” must be completed by the student, approved by the instructor
and Chief Instructional Officer, and placed on file with the Office of Instruction. Cross-listed with ENVR291 and WILD291.
FRENCH
FRN 101 BEGINNING FRENCH I 4 UNITS
HOURS: 4 LEC
CSU (c2), UC
Beginning level French emphasizing understanding and speaking modern French. Includes study of current
grammatical structures and vocabulary, practice in reading and writing, and study of French culture.
FRN 102 BEGINNING FRENCH II 4 UNITS
HOURS: 4 LEC
CSU (c2), UC, IGETC (6a)
Continuation of French 101, emphasizing understanding and speaking modern French. Includes study of current
grammatical structures and vocabulary, practice in reading and writing, study of French culture.
FRN 201 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I 5 UNITS
HOURS: 4 LEC
CSU, UC, IGETC (6a)
Intermediate level French, continuation of FRN 102. The emphasis is on understanding and speaking modern French, using
current vocabulary and grammatical structures. Course materials are based on a videotaped romantic comedy with native
speakers, involving modern French culture and language. Practice in reading and writing, as well as listening and speaking.
FRN 291 DIRECTED STUDY 1-5 UNITS
HOURS: 18-270
CSU
A student may take advanced course work or complete a student designed project in French after having completed
introductory courses. The topics, learning objectives, educational material(s), number of units to be awarded, and
method of evaluation are determined in a written agreement between the instructor and the student before the
student engages in the learning experience. A “Learning Contract for Directed Studies” must be completed by the
student, approved by the instructor, and Chief Instructional Officer, and placed on file with the Office of Instruction.
GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 102 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC
CSU (b1), UC, IGETC (5a)
To introduce student to all elements of the biophysical landscape, including our climate and the atmospheric
processes that characterize it, soils, vegetation, and physical landscape development (geomorphology). Emphasis is
placed on natural processes and their interaction so the student will acquire the ability to comprehend and interpret
natural landscapes using a systems approach.
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