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Selkirk Technology Access Centre, Trail

Innovative Solutions for Complex Problems Located in Trail, the Selkirk Technology Access Centre (STAC) is your one-stop shop to access the advanced manufacturing technologies you need to drive business innovation. We help you apply new technologies to workflows, prototype new designs, reverse engineer critical parts, find advanced manufacturing solutions and enhance manufacturing processes. {

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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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23