Academic Programs Banner Image

Ecological Restoration

Sub Navigation

Certificate in Ecological Restoration

2019-2020 Map

Total Units: 17

Term 1

11 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	NR-60: Natural Resources Law	3
Unit(s): 3.00 Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level II Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 51.00 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.
	NR-70: Geospatial Data Applications	2
Unit(s): 2.00 Recommended Prep: AB 25 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 17.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 68.00 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.
	EH-30: Irrigation Pract-Matl	3
Unit(s): 3.00 Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level II Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 This course is an introduction to the materials, equipment, installation procedures, operation and maintenance of landscape irrigation systems and their components.
	AET-30: Tractors & Crawlers	3
Unit(s): 3.00 Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level II Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 This course covers design principles, selection, maintenance, adjustment, and safe operation of wheel and crawler type tractors used in agriculture and in the construction industry. (C-ID AG-MA 108L).

Term 2

6 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	AET-26: Basic Surveying	3
Unit(s): 3.00 Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level II Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 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.
	NR-40: Watershed Eco, Habitat Restore	3
Unit(s): 3.00 Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level III; Math Level IV Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 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.