Natural Resource Management

Students learn basic arithmetic and algebra skills necessary for application in the fields of natural and water resources.

This is a beginning course in the use of computers in natural resource management. Use of specific software in a setting similar to on-the-job computer use in natural resource management such as word processing, presentation and the Internet is emphasized.

Students learn the fundamentals of graphing, statistics, geometry and trigonometry with emphasis on practical applications to the fields of natural and water resources. Prerequisite: NATRS 112 with a grade of 1.7 or higher or equivalent.

Students learn the proper operation, care, maintenance and safety in the use of chainsaws. Practical applications and demonstrations are emphasized.

This course provides practical experience that allows students to gain additional knowledge in a special topic of interest in natural resources management. Guidance from the natural resources instructors is provided to help students maximize their projects. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; must be a natural resources major.

This course provides practical experience that allows students to gain additional knowledge in a special topic of interest in natural resources management. Guidance from the natural resources instructors is provided to help students maximize their projects. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; must be a natural resources major.

Students learn basic principles of fire control and behavior, and the control and identification of insect and disease damage to forest trees.

This class combines lecture, lab, field trips and a variety of laboratory plant identification exercises. The majority of the class is held at Mt. Spokane State Park and the Newman Lake area describing and identifying forest plants.

This course provides an overview of the wood products industry from the harvesting of raw material through its processing into a product. Students realize the connection between product specifications and their impact on harvesting equipment and techniques. Safety procedures when working around harvesting and processing equipment are practiced and stressed. Prerequisite: NATRS 204, 205 or permission of instructor.

Students learn the basic principles of interpretation and field use of aerial photographs relating to natural resources. Field use of planimetric and topographic maps is emphasized. Prerequisite: NATRS 112 or permission of instructor.

Students learn elementary surveying, including fundamentals of forest surveying, and use and care of equipment. Emphasis is on use of staff compass, Abney level, clinometer, tapes, transit and stadia rod. Prerequisite: NATRS 122 or permission of instructor.

Students learn basic principles of timber stand improvement, cutting practices and forest regeneration methods. Prerequisite: ENVS 110, NATRS 112, 209, 215 or permission of instructor.

Students learn basic principles of forest and natural resources sampling and measurement. Field work emphasizes correct use of forest measurements tools and instruments. Class work emphasizes calculations using measurements taken in the field. Prerequisite: NATRS 112 or permission of instructor.

This course furthers the principles of forest measurements with emphasis on cruising, forest inventory, volume calculations and forest-type mapping. Prerequisite: NATRS 112 or permission of instructor.

Students learn to identify fish and study biology, ecology, habitat requirements and management, hatchery propagation, stream enhancement and restoration procedures, and selected aquatic insect and riparian plant identification.

This course builds on the basic cartographic skills developed in ENVS 220. Students work independently to problem solve within the framework of ESRI's ArcGIS suite of software. The course focuses on the professional application of geoprocessing tools to the analysis of raster and vector data and the integration of spatial data collected via GPS. Collaboration within a database, the effective management of metadata, and sharing data are emphasized. Prerequisite: ENVS 220 or permission of instructor.

This practical course assists students in pursuing careers in natural resources. Students learn to complete specific employment applications, resumes and letters of inquiry, and employment portfolios. Students also contact employers for interviews and follow-up. Students are required to evaluate their work experience and submit comprehensive written and oral reports. Prerequisite: Natural resources students only or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in the natural resources program.

This course teaches students to use global positioning systems to collect, prepare, and map static and kinematic data. Using GPS to find points in the field is practiced as well. Prerequisite: NATRS 120, 122, 204 or permission of instructor.

This course provides practical experience that allows students to gain additional knowledge in a special topic of interest in natural resources management. Guidance from the natural resources instructors is provided to help students maximize their projects. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; must be a natural resources major.

This course provides practical experience that allows students to gain additional knowledge in a special topic of interest in natural resources management. Guidance from the natural resources instructors is provided to help students maximize their projects. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; must be a natural resources major.

This course provides practical experience that allows students to gain additional knowledge in a special topic of interest in natural resources management. Guidance from the natural resources instructors is provided to help students maximize their projects. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; must be a natural resources major.