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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.

CO-OP EDUCATION WORK-STUDY SEQUENCE:

Sept-Dec Jan-Apr May-Aug StudyTerm1 StudyTerm2 Co-op Ed WorkTerm StudyTerm3 StudyTerm4 Co-op Ed WorkTerm Co-op Ed Study Term 5 Work Term University

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For more information please contact:

BRENDA SMITH

Manager, Co-op Education and Employment Services 301 Frank Beinder Way

Castlegar, BC, VIN 4L3

email: Brenda Smith

Tel: 250.365.1280

Fax: 250.365.1218

Program Courses

ENVR 150 - HYDROLOGY |

Hydrology 1 is an introductory study of water in our environment including its properties, the natural processes which affect it, and 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

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 handsXon use of navigation tools in field settings, including map, air photo, compass, altimeter, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) techniques. PreXtrip planning in a navigation context will also be covered, including developing access plans and route plans, and estimating travel times.

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ENVR 158 - INTRODUCTION TO GEOMATICS

Introduction to Geomatics is 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

Surveying & Field Measurements is 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.

ENVR 162 - APPLIED BOTANY AND ECOSYSTEM CLASSIFICATION

This course is an introduction to the principles of Botany and Ecosystem Classification. Botany lectures will focuson plant classification, botanical terms, plant morphology, and plant physiology. Topics include: plant cellstructure, 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 KootenayRegion 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 andstand structure. Ecology labs focus on classifying ecosystems (including soils, site and vegetation) to site seriesusing 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.

ENVR 190 - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS |

This course builds on computer skills students

have previously acquired. Applied intermediate to advanced computer applications specific to career opportunities in the environment and geomatics sector are covered including file management, word processing for report writing, spreadsheets and an introduction to databases.

ENVR 250 - INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF CANADA AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

The main focus of this course is to enable students working in natural resource management to work effectively with Indigenous peoples. To achieve

this, students will develop a greater awareness of Indigenous peoples and the cultural diversity that exists within this group of Canadians. The course

will examine various topics related to Indigenous cultures, languages and pre and post contact histories. The course will also examine current issues facing indigenous groups including legal issues, social conditions, treaty processes, consultation activities, capacity building and protection of traditional lands and rights. This course is offered in the School of Environment and Geomatics curriculum to both Forest Technology and Recreation, Fish and Wildlife

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