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CLASS INFORMATION — Fall 2014
PARK MANAGEMENT NOTE: The Park Management Program will hold a FREE Information Session for new and interested students on: Wed., Aug. 20
6-8 pm
V 17
PKMGT 010 INTRODUCTION TO PARK MANAGEMENT
Rec Prep: Eligibility for Engl 001A and Read 053. This course provides an introduction to public land management and the history of environmental thought. Transfer: CSU 36654 MW 9:20AM - 10:45AM K Aufhauser V 17 3.00
PKMGT 012A BASIC OUTDOOR SKILLS
Rec Prep: Eligibility for Engl 001A and Read 053. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the skills necessary to camp and backpack safely using environmentally sensitive and responsible methods. There are several required one day and multi-day field trips. Special equipment is required. Transfer: CSU N 36655 W 5:45PM - 6:45PM K Aufhauser V 17 3.00 W 6:50PM - 10:00PM K Aufhauser V 17 SECTION #36655 BEGINS 08/25/14 CLASS ENDS 10/15/14 NOTE: Mandatory fee for required materials necessary to achieve course objectives, provided at cost, $5. Lab hours--also a component of this course --are in the form of scheduled field trips as follows: One required all day field trip on 09/06/14 from 8am-5pm plus required multi-day field trips from 09/19/14-09/20/14 and 10/10/14-10/12/14.
PKMGT 013 WILDLAND FIRE SUPPRESSION
This course provides the training necessary for the federal Interagency “Red” card for wildland firefighter. Subjects include ignition, fire behavior, fuels, prescribe fire, prevention and suppression and the incident command system. Transfer: CSU 37484 FSSU 8:00AM - 5:00PM K Aufhauser V 17 2.00 SECTION #37484 BEGINS 09/26/14 CLASS ENDS 10/05/14 NOTE: Mandatory fee for required materials necesary to achieve course objectives, provided at cost, $20.
PKMGT 014 CONSERVATION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES
Rec Prep: Eligibility for Engl 001A and Read 053. This course emphasizes conservation of our natural resources by examining the history of human populations in the relation to natural resources, their present predicament, and their future outlook. This is a look at conservation as it pertains to water, timber, wildlife, soil, and air. Transfer: CSU 36657 MW 10:55AM - 12:20PM C Cruz V 17 3.00
PKMGT 015A DUTIES OF THE RANGER
Rec Prep: Eligibility for Engl 001A and Read 053. Prerequisite: PKMGT 013, The purpose of this course is to address specific contemporary topics and issues pertinent to the operation, management and stewardship of public and private lands. Transfer: CSU 36658 W 2:00PM - 4:05PM C Cruz V 17 3.00 NOTE: Section 36658 meets both in the classroom and in the field as follows: Classroom Meetings:Wednesday, 08/27/14, 09/10/14, 09/17/14 10/01/14 and 11/05/14 from 1:00pm-3:05pm in V 17. Field Trips: 9/25/14-9/28/14 and 11/12/14-11/16/14. In addition, this class will meet finals week (day/time as published in the Final Exam schedule).
PKMGT 015B NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE INTERPRETATION
Rec Prep: Eligibility for Engl 001A and Read 053. Prerequisite: PKMGT 010. In this hands-on learning environment, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and conduct guided walks, children’s programs, and campfire presentations. Students will also learn the fundamentals of creating interpretive media, such as brochures, displays, and exhibits. Transfer: CSU 36659 T 9:20AM - 11:25AM K Aufhauser V 17 3.00 T 11:30AM - 2:40PM K Aufhauser V 17
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N=NIGHT CLASSES O=ONLINE CLASS W=WEEKEND CLASS PKMGT 016A INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS
Rec Prep: Eligibility for Engl 001A and Read 053. This course examines the theory behind Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and their application to spatial data. This course is designed to take an interdisciplinary approach to GIS and demonstrate its capability for analysis and decision-making in diverse industries and academic disciplines. Students will use ARC GIS software. Pass/No Pass Option. Transfer: CSU N 36660 T 6:30PM - 9:40PM C Cruz V 10 3.00
PKMGT 016E DATABASE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT IN GIS
Rec Prep: Eligibility for Engl 001A and Read 053. Prerequisite: PKMGT 016A. Examines the principles of database management and design including conversion fundamentals, modeling techniques and strategic planning. Pass/No Pass Option. Transfer: CSU N 37826 TH 6:30PM - 9:40PM M Price V 10 3.00
PKMGT 016G INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING
Rec Prep: Eligibility for Engl 001A and Read 053. Prerequisite: PKMGT 016A. This course introduces the concepts of remote sensing. This includes the physical basis for remote sensing, traditional aerial photography, photo interpretation, photogrammetry, satellite data and software-based image classification. Transfer: CSU. Grade or Pass/No Pass Option. N 37471 M 6:30PM - 9:40PM C Cruz V 10 3.00
PKMGT 020A PARK INTERNSHIP SEMINAR
Rec Prep: PKMGT 015B,015C and eligibility for Engl 001A and Read 053. Prerequisite: PKMGT 010,013,014. The students will apply knowledge and skills learned in the program through an internship at a local park.The student, park supervisor, and faculty will agree upon and establish objectives for this 104-hour field internship. Transfer: CSU 36662 T 3:45PM - 4:50PM C Cruz V 17 3.00
PKMGT 021 PARK OPERATIONS LABORATORY
Preq: PKMGT 010, PKMGT 014. Rec. prep: PKMGT 013. This course in park operations will take place in county parks, such as Sanborn- Skyline and Stevens Creek. Under supervision, students will experience ranger, maintenance and interpretive instruction as they complete projects necessary to keep the parks operating. Transfer: CSU 36663 M 12:30PM - 4:45PM K Aufhauser SANBRN 1.00
PKMGT 024 WILDERNESS NAVIGATION
Rec Prep: Eligibility for Engl 001A and Read 053. This land navigation course is intended to give the student a thorough understanding and skills in reading and using topographic maps, the compass, terrain reading and interpretation, and putting it all together to navigate in the wilderness. This course will also cover using Global Positions System (GPS) receiver and basic desktop computer mapping programs. W 37493 F 6:00PM - 9:15PM J Carnes V 17 1.00 SSU 8:00AM - 5:00PM J Carnes V 17 SECTION #37493 BEGINS 10/17/14 CLASS ENDS 11/02/14
PHILOSOPHY PHIL 001 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
Rec Prep: Eligibility for Read 053. Selected systems of Western philosophy and their relevance to solving problems of contemporary existence. Pass/No Pass Option. Transfer: UC/CSU 36625 MW 9:20AM - 10:45AM D Ciraulo MU 24 3.00 36627 MW 10:55AM - 12:20PM B Upton MU 24 3.00 36629 TTH 10:55AM - 12:20PM D Ciraulo PE 4 3.00 O 36626 Wkly hrs by arr B Upton ONLINE 3.00 SECTION #36626 BEGINS 08/25/14 CLASS ENDS 10/17/14 NOTE: SHORT TERM CLASS. Class begins 8/25/14 and ends 10/17/14. O 36628 Wkly hrs by arr B Upton ONLINE 3.00 SECTION #36628 BEGINS 10/20/14 CLASS ENDS 12/12/14 NOTE: LATE START CLASS. Class begins 10/20/14. O ONLINE SECTIONS NOTE: These sections meet only ONLINE using the Internet and utilize the ANGEL learning management system. After registering, go to the college eLearning web site and click on the eCourses Schedule link for access to the instructor’s contact information and homepage including instructions for starting the course:westvalley.edu/elearning On the first day of the semester, use the following URL to access the ANGEL site: wvmccd.angellearning.com
PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES are MANDATORY. If you are blocked from enrolling in a class because you have not met the prerequisite, see the prerequisite section of this schedule. Course used to meet prerequisite requirements must have been completed with a grade of ”C” credit or better. RECOMMENDED basic skills levels and RECOMMENDED preparations are ADVISORY. IMPORTANT FEE INFORMATION: Enrollment fees for community colleges are set by the state of California.