Fall Classes in Natural Resources and Sustainable Communities at COS
College of the Siskiyous
There is still time to enroll in fall courses for Resource Technology and Sustainable Communities Programs:
Forest Ecology ERRT 11 – 3 units
Study of abiotic and biotic variables in forest ecosystems.
Wednesdays 9 – 9:50 and Fridays 9 – 12:50. Started Aug 18th
Introduction to Surveying ERRT 22 – 3 units
Covers the use and applications of basic engineering equipment.
Mondays and Wednesdays 11 – 1:30. Started Aug 16th
Silviculture ERRT 30 – 3 units
Covers concepts of managing forests for establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests on a sustained yield basis, using varying techniques.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 – 11:15. Started Aug 17th.
Introduction to Sustainable Communities ERSC 1 – 3 units
Examines the interactions between humans and global ecosystems.
Mondays 5:30 – 8:30. Started Aug 16th.
Sustainable Communities Skills Lab ERSC 50 - 2 units
Emphasizes applied sustainability principles through integrated hands-on lab activities and field trips in various areas of Sustainable Communities.
Tuesdays 11 – 2:50. Started Aug 17th.
Outdoor Adventure Leadership Skills ERSC 3 – 3 units
Introduction to the history and philosophy of Outdoor Adventure Education with applications to current trends and opportunities for the future.
Fridays 10 – 1. Starts Aug 27th.
Greening Your World ERSC 51 – 3 units
Students will research and implement strategies to incorporate lower impact practices at home, at work, on campus, and in their communities.
Mondays 2 – 4, Wednesdays 2 – 5. Starts Sept 8th.
Renewable Energy ERSC 53 -1 unit
Offers participants an overview of efficiency and renewable living options for Siskiyou County, highlighting on solar power.
Four Wednesdays 6 – 9 and Saturday Oct 23rd 9-4. Starts Oct 6th.
Exploring Business Opportunities BA 60 – 2 units
Explores the emerging opportunities within the business, nonprofit and government sectors for green jobs and entrepreneurship.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 – 10:50. Starts Sept 21st.
It’s Your Business BA 86 – 2 units
Participants will be given all the tools and concepts necessary to complete a creative business plan for small business success. Yreka Campus with distance learning to Butte Valley.
Tuesdays 5:30 – 8:30. Starts Sept. 21st.
Please Call to Register 938-5555 or go to www.siskiyous.edu Late Registration Welcome.
Check out the website: www.siskiyous.edu/cte/er
Do you have program questions? Please contact Joy von S at vonskepsgardh@siskiyous.edu
