RETURN TO PROGRAMS A-Z hy DEGREE AND DIPLOMA TRANSFER OPTIONS The Recreation Fish and Wildlife program now ladders into the Selkirk College Bachelor in Geographic Information Systems and counts as the first two years of this program. Selkirk College also has transfer arrangements with the following institutions: — University of Northern BC University of British Columbia Thompson Rivers University University of Alberta Graduates of the RFW program are accredited by the North American Wildlife Technology Association. The accreditation allows a full two year block transfer into the Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation program at University of Prince Edward Island. Additionally, students wishing to pursue Conservation Officer training have successfully transferred credit to both Lethbridge College and Vancouver Island University. Co-op Education Environment and Geomatic students have the opportunity to enroll in Co-op Education. This program consists of four month work terms that allow students to access unique experiential learning. Co-op work terms are administrated as regular course work with both cost and reporting requirements. Benefits include maintenance of full time student status as well as access to employment and experience unavailable outside of the Co-op program. For more information contact the Co-op Education Office at (250) 365-1280. CO-OP 170 / 270 / 370 WORK TERMS These courses provide the practical application of academic studies. Students spend work terms at an employer site. A report covering each work term is required. 15 CREDIT-HOURS / WORK TERM Co-op Education is a process of education that formally integrates student’s academic study with periods of related work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Selkirk College’s Co-op Education programs are designed within guidelines established by the Canadian Association for Co- operative Education (CAFCE) and in consultation with federal and provincial government agencies. selkirk.ca/programs CO-OP EDUCATION WORK-STUDY SEQUENCE: Sept-Dec Study Term 1 Jan-Apr StudyTerm 2 Co-op Ed Work Terms May-Aug StudyTerm3 StudyTerm4 Co-op Ed Work Terms Co-op Ed Study Term 5 WorkTerms / University Bridging Program Courses ENVR 150 - HYDROLOGY | An introductory study of water in our environment including its properties, the natural processes which affect it, climate and weather. Students will gain practical experience in the collection and analysis of field and laboratory data using standard techniques and equipment. ENVR 154 - MAPS AND NAVIGATION Focuses on the navigation skills required of technologists working outdoors — to locate oneself, stay ‘found’, and return safely from the field. The course includes hands-on use of navigation tools in field settings, including map, air photo, compass, altimeter, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) techniques. Pre-trip planning in a navigation context will also be covered, including developing access plans and route plans, and estimating travel times. ENVR 158 - INTRODUCTION TO GEOMATICS An introduction to applied mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) theory and applications. The first half of the course will be focused on introducing basic uses of remotely sensed imagery. Several applied mapping technologies will be explored, including Google Earth and Internet Mapping websites. The second half of the semester will be focused on learning basic GIS concepts and applying GIS technologies to environmental, renewable resource management, and planning fields. Emphasis will be placed on how geographic data is represented, collected, managed, analyzed, and displayed using GIS tools. Hands-on experience will be developed with the most widely used and comprehensive desktop GIS software, ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop. ENVR 160 - SURVEYING & FIELD MEASUREMENTS An introduction to the practical use of common survey instruments and techniques used by environmental technicians. As well, the course will introduce the student to various sampling methods used to collect, assess, Classify, and evaluate field data. Emphasis is placed on the proper care and use of basic surveying and measurement tools and the skills involved in collecting and interpreting precise and accurate field data. RECREATION, FISH & WILDLIFE selkirk.ca/rfw ENVR 162 - APPLIED BOTANY AND ECOSYSTEM CLASSIFICATION This course is an introduction to the principles of Botany and Ecosystem Classification. Botany lectures will focus on plant classification, botanical terms, plant morphology, and plant physiology. Topics include: plant cell structure, plant tissue function and structure, photosynthesis and respiration, transpiration and translocation. Botany labs will focus on learning to identify about 100 native plants commonly found in the West Kootenay Region of B.C., specifically key indicator species. Ecology lectures will focus on ecosystem classification using the Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification System (BEC) of B.C. Other key topics include the study of climatic factors, disturbance and succession, landscapes and stand structure. Ecology labs focus on classifying ecosystems (including soils, site and vegetation) to site series using BEC. Labs are mainly field based. ENVR 163 - TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY AND BIOLOGY This course builds upon the concepts from ENVR 162 with further studies of local forest ecosystems. Students will identify key forest structural components and study the role that disturbance (such as fire), environmental gradients, and competition play in defining a species’ niche. Participants will also examine the role of primary and secondary growth, nutrient uptake, reproduction, and survival mechanisms for plants. Winter plant identification, ecosystem form and function, and plant adaptations to timberline will also be examined. A practical field based assignment will form a major portion of the term assessment. ENVR 164 - SOIL AND EARTH SCIENCES This course will cover the identification of common rocks and minerals, landforms and soils of British Columbia. Learners will be introduced to the study of physical geology and geomorphology in relation to management of the forest environment and landscape. Learners will gain skills and knowledge in rock and mineral identification, description of the physical and chemical qualities of soils, and identification and classification of landforms and terrain. Skills will also be developed with respect to interpretation of geology, landforms and soils for environmental management. ENVR 170 - FISH AND WILDLIFE ECOLOGY This course will cover identification and ecology of vertebrate animals, habitat requirements, and habitat disturbance implications. Learners will gain experience in applying guidelines and management strategies to minimize impact of other resource uses on fish and wildlife habitat and species. Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2019-20 196