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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
Forest Health
FOR 274 Forest Health consists of an extensive field examination of a wide range of prominent forest health agents and conditions. This includes field recognition, biology, ecological role and forest management implications of various forest insects, fungi and abiotic agents. Other topics include the recognition and management of invasive weed species, assessment of forest health agents in
Course Number
274
ForestryTechnology Field School
FOR 278 Forest Technology Field School is designed to provide students with experiential, hands on skills and training, prior to the summer work season, and in preparation for the second year of the Forestry Technology program. This is accomplished over nine to ten days of practical field work at the end of the winter semester. Major projects include: S-100 fire suppression certification, Fire
Course Number
278
Applied Research Project
FOR 280 Applied Research Project is an introduction to the basic principles and methods of research with an emphasis on forest resources. The objective of this course is to assist each student in completing an applied research project that has both a field-based data collection component, and a literature-based research component. Students will select an approved research topic and complete a
Course Number
280
Beginner's French I
FREN 102 Beginner's French I is an introductory language course designed for the absolute beginner with little or no knowledge of French. The focus of this course is to help students become functionally proficient in the French language through the development of the basic communication skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as the study of vocabulary, grammar, and culture.
Course Number
102
Beginner's French II
FREN 103 Beginner's French II is designed to develop the communication skills learned by students in French 102. Students will further their knowledge of the French language and awareness of French-speaking cultures. The focus of this course is to help students become functionally proficient in the French language through the development of the basic communication skills of speaking, listening
Course Number
103
First Year French I
FREN 112 First Year French I encourages students to improve their communicative proficiency through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will reflect on and discuss thoughts and beliefs expressed by French writers, and their relation with our culture today.
Course Number
112
First-Year French II
FREN 113 First-Year French II is the sequel to FREN 112. In FREN 113 emphasis is placed on further improvement of students communicative proficiency through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will continue to reflect on and discuss thoughts and beliefs expressed by French writers, and their relation with our culture today.
Course Number
113
Contemporary French Language and Literature I
FREN 122 Contemporary French Language and Literature I offers students an opportunity to enhance their language skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) through discussions on the writings of French authors from the nineteenth-century. Students will have the opportunity to take a look at their works which include novels, short stories, theatre, poetry, and biographies. Students will
Course Number
122
Contemporary French Language and Literature II
FREN 123 Contemporary French Language and Literature II, students continue to improve their communicative proficiency through discussions on writings of French authors from the twentieth-century. Students will have the opportunity to take a look at their works which include novels, short stories, theatre, poetry, and biographies. Students will review and expand their knowledge of grammar, usage
Course Number
123
Food Handling I
FSWF 20 Food Handling I focuses on the aspects of food handling and preparation skills. The course topics are food knowledge and food preparation techniques.
Course Number
20
Food Handling II
FSWF 23 Food Handling II builds upon the skills developed in FSWF 20. The course will focus on the aspects of food handling and preparation skills. The course topics are food ingredient rationales, food storage, and how to follow a recipe properly.
Course Number
23
Space Management II
FSWS 23 Space Management II builds upon the skills developed in FSWS 20. In this course, students will continue to understand the layout of the food service area and the management of kitchen activities. Students will work together as a team to set up the buffet table, patron tables, kitchen and food preparation area, and task flow between the kitchen and service areas. Topics will include: clear
Course Number
23
Overview of Golf Club Operations
In GCOOL 102 Overview of Golf Club Operations, you will discover that the golf industry is composed of basically four types of clubs: resort, private, semi-private and public. The course will introduce you to the basic concepts and principles of golf club ownership, management and operations. You will be introduced to discussions on Club bylaws, the importance of a mission statement and how the
Course Number
102
Food and Beverage Controls
Emphasis in GCOOL 103 Food and Beverage Cost Controls is placed on methods used to solve mathematical problems that relate to food service operations. Topics covered include operations with decimals, percentages, weights and measures, recipe conversions, menu pricing, food costs, inventories, breakeven analysis, and financial statements.
Course Number
103
Golf Shop Operations
After completing GCOOL 105 Golf Shop Operations you will have acquired the skills and knowledge you will need to manage a golf shop. As you might guess, the golf shop manager ''wears many hats'' and must be able to shift easily from one role to another. The golf shop is often referred to as the heart of the golf facility. This is the area where golfers book their tee times, register and pay their
Course Number
105