Certificate in Ecological Restoration
2021-2022 Map
Total Units: 14
Term 1
8 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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NR 60: Natural Resources Law | 3.00 | ||
Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to the management and protection of natural resources. Topics include the history and development of environmental law including Air and Water Quality Acts, National Environmental Policy Act, and Endangered Species Act. |
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NR 70: Geospatial Data Applications | 2.00 | ||
Unit(s): 2.00
This course is an introduction to applied Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and provides the knowledge and practical experience necessary to develop skills in the acquisition of Global Positioning System's (GPS) data and its application to (GIS) for presentation and use in precision agriculture, field biology/botany, natural resources and park-land management, as well as heavy equipment operation. No previous GIS experience is assumed. |
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EH 30: Irrigation Practices and Materials | 3.00 | ||
Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the materials, equipment, installation procedures, operation and maintenance of landscape irrigation systems and their components. |
Term 2
6 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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AET 26: Basic Surveying | 3.00 | ||
Unit(s): 3.00
This is a basic surveying course. Topics will include selection, care and use of tapes and levels; field observations, note taking and office computations; use of surveying instruments and equipment for land measurement and mapping; practice in differential, profile, and contour leveling; building foundation layout; horizontal angles; cut and fill measurements and calculations for land grading. Laser and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology will be introduced at the basic level. |
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NR 40: Watershed Ecology and Habitat Restoration | 3.00 | ||
Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the methods, techniques, and tools used to restore and enhance watershed health. Topics will include reforestation techniques, hydrologic cycle, disturbance mitigation, and use of native plants for biofiltration. The course emphasizes local water issues and restoration efforts. |