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Monsters Invade Tenth Street Campus
An otherworldly vibe of creativity permeated learning when both college and elementary school students got together for a Monster Party.
Apr 08, 2024
College Honours Excellence in Sciences and Arts
Selkirk College students determinedly pushing towards the end of the winter term hit pause to recognize outstanding achievement.
Apr 04, 2024
Castlegar Campus Recreation Facilities Set for Refresh
An essential component of healthy lifestyles, recreation facilities on the Castlegar Campus will undergo a major renovation starting in June.
Apr 03, 2024
Kailey Allan
Instructor, Program Coordinator, Digital Fabrication & Design; Faculty Researcher, Selkirk Technology Access Centre Kailey is a mechanical engineer and designer, exploring the capabilities of advanced digital manufacturing through design-focused projects. Kailey obtained a B.Eng from the University of Victoria (2015) and has worked internationally to develop furniture, sporting goods and a variety
Trail Campus a Hub of Innovation and Design
There’s a hub of innovative learning going on at Selkirk College in downtown Trail that's worth checking out.
Apr 10, 2024
Activist Tzeporah Berman Featured in Mir Lecture Series
Tzeporah Berman has spent three decades as a crusader for urgent environmental change and will share her journey at a May 1 event.
Apr 12, 2024
Digital Arts Meet Digital Tech at Annual Showcase
In a showcase of student work, the Digital Arts Program teamed up with the Digital Fabrication & Design Program for the Year End Show.
Apr 18, 2024
Using Technology to Help Conserve At-Risk Fish Species
A co-op student joins the GIS & Natural Resource Management team to gather data to help increase understanding of local fish habitats.
Apr 18, 2024
Mallory Attorp
Instructor, Culinary Management, Postgraduate Culinary Management, Hospitality Management, Resort & Hotel Management Mallory Attorp was born with the hospitality gene. Growing up in Grand Forks, BC, Mallory started working in the hospitality industry at a young age. Very young, in fact. Her first, unofficial, job was at age seven when she began working for her older sister in a game they called
Excellence in Hospitality and Tourism Recognized
Set to contribute to a cornerstone of the economy, students the School of Hospitality & Tourism were recognized for outstanding outcomes.
Apr 23, 2024
College Welcomes Leaders from Caribbean Post-Secondaries
Participants in international development educational project visit Tenth Street Campus and Selkirk Technology Access Centre.
Apr 29, 2024
Laura Nessman
Laura Nessman has been with Selkirk College since 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria and an Advanced Diploma in GIS from Selkirk College. Laura has previously spent time teaching piano lessons and working in local government settings. After travelling throughout Europe and living abroad in the Czech Republic, Laura relocated to
Field Trip Study
FOR 200 Field Trip Study provides an opportunity for students to experience coastal ecosystems, forest management practices, First Nations perspectives, and land management issue in the Coastal Region of the province. Students will be active in trip planning. Students will have the opportunity to develop communications skills, job finding skills and exhibit professionalism. The trip will also
Course Number
200
Silviculture I
FOR 250 Silviculture I is an introduction to Silviculture as it is traditionally viewed; the art and science of establishing and tending forests to meet sustainable environmental, social, and management objectives. It will prepare the student for immediate employment as a forest technologist through instruction in silviculture theory, the application of silvicultural treatments and the use of
Course Number
250
Silviculture II
FOR 251 Silviculture II; this course prepares students for employment in the forest industry of British Columbia through instruction in silvicultural theory and the application of silvicultural practices. Biological, ecological, operational and economic considerations will be presented. The emphasis of this course is on reforestation, silviculture systems, stand management and crop planning
Course Number
251
Forest Policy and Resource Management
FOR 253 Forest Policy and Resource Management. This course explores the policies governing forest management in BC, the rights to harvest timber, the tenure system, appraisals and value of timber, elements of the Forest and Range Practices Act and other relevant policy, legislation, and regulation. The course will also investigate contract agreements, economic concepts, financial analysis and
Course Number
253
Applied Forest Hydrology and Engineering
FOR 260 Applied Forest Hydrology and Engineering. This course covers the planning and establishment of natural resource road access including Total Chance Planning, assessing terrain stability and potential environmental impacts of road construction route reconnaissance, road location, survey, and design techniques and construction costing, road construction methods, bridges and drainage
Course Number
260
Forest Harvesting
FOR 261 Forest Harvesting is an in depth study of timber harvest systems and supporting technologies including: harvest planning, mapping and GIS analysis, environmental impacts, field engineering considerations and system costing. The course is designed to reinforce foundational skills such as field note taking, measurements and safety. Theoretical emphasis will be given to the phases of timber
Course Number
261
Forest Measurements
FOR 265 Forest Measurements is a study of the policies and procedures used for timber cruising, product valuation, log scaling, and waste and residue assessment in British Columbia. Using timber valuation as a focal point, emphasis is placed on field data collection techniques, sampling methods, statistics and data compilation. The roles of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource
Course Number
265
Applied Ecology and Range Management
FOR 271 Applied Ecology and Range Management provides enhanced and new skills and knowledge related to sustainable management of forest ecosystems. Ecological, operational, social, economic, and legislative considerations will be presented in this course. Emphasis will be on management strategies related to a number of ecological topics including; silvics, natural disturbance types, range
Course Number
271