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176 Environmental Science (ENV S) 194 Special Topics (1-5) Investigates the interaction of physical and biological systems in the environment. Examines the scienti c principles which are involved in modern environmental problems and issues. Scienti c topics could include energy, climate, soils, water, animal studies, local plants, and the dynamics of plants and animal populations and the communities they form. For students wishing to obtain a broad picture of human activities and their relationship to basic processes of ecosystems. Classes are conducted through lectures, class and group discussion and/or readings. May be repeated when a different topic is presented. This class does not meet the lab requirement. 204 Natural Science and the Environment (5) The interaction of physical and biological systems in the environment. Examines the scienti c principles that are involved in modern environmental problems. Scienti c topics will include energy, climate, soils, water, and the dynamics of plants and animal populations and the communities they form. For students wishing to obtain a broad picture of human activities and their relationship to basic processes of ecosystems. This course does not meet the lab requirement. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 110, or eligible for ENGL 110; and MATH 097 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Satis es a natural science requirement for AA degree. Forensic Technology (See Criminal Justice) Forest Resources (FORES) 114 Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance (1) Students shall demonstrate competency using small engine-powered forestry equipment. Safety, maintenance, repairs and operation of the equipment is taught. Emphasizes how the equipment is used in current forestry operations. PREREQUISITE: Instructor’s permission. This is a pass/no credit course. French (FREN) 101 Elementary French 1 (5) Begins the systematic study of French with an emphasis on speaking and listening. Includes basic grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversation practice. Practice with lab materials required. PREREQUISITE: No previous background in French, or no more than one year of high school French, or no more than two years of high school French with a “C” average or less. humanities/ ne arts/English requirement for AA degree. 102 Elementary French 2 (5) A systematic study of French using the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Practice with lab materials required. PREREQUISITE: FREN 101 or two years of high school French with “B” average or better; or instructor’s permission. Satis es a humanities/ ne arts/English requirement for AA degree. 103 Elementary French 3 (5) Completion of basic grammar system grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversation. Practice with lab materials required. Ful lls University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences graduation requirement.PREREQUISITE: FREN 102 or instructor’s permission. Satis es a humanities/ ne arts/English requirement for AA degree. 201 Intermediate French (5) Systematic review of French grammar. Intensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with special emphasis on reading and writing. Oral practice through drills and discussion of selected pieces of French written materials.PREREQUISITE: FREN 103 or placement by language instructor. Satis es a humanities/ ne arts/English requirement for AA degree. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 101 Careers in Geographic Information Systems (2) An introductory course to explore the GIS profession, types of jobs in the eld, required skills, and programs offered at GRCC and fouryear institutions. 177-179 Geographic Information Systems Work Experience (1-12) Offers students an opportunity to work full or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer. PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171and instructor’s permission. 194 Special Topics GIS (1-5) Permits students to pursue a special GIS topic, under the guidance of an instructor. Possible topics include applying various GIS course operations to speci c regional databases, analyzing the data, making inferences, and producing mapped data; collecting local or regional data, analyzing the data and producing conclusions; doing a library and computer search of published materials on a speci c topic and designing a database system to incorporate that data and expand the area of research. permission. 201 Introduction to ArcGIS (7) Provides an overview of ArcGIS and its three principle components: ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox. Various data models including shape les, coverages, geodatabases, and grids will be studied. Students will create, manage, analyze, and display georeferenced data. Effective communication through the use of georeferenced datasets and nished maps will be emphasized throughout. PREREQUISITE: BUS E 100, IT 101 or NATRS 172; or instructor’s permission. 202 ArcGIS Applications I (7) Continuation of GIS 201. Topics covered will include management and analysis of spatial data in a variety of formats. Students will identify a spatial problem, then design and implement an analysis project to address this problem. Effective communication through the use of georeferenced datasets and nished maps will be emphasized throughout. PREREQUISITE: GIS 201 or instructor’s permission. 203 ArcGIS Applications 2 (7) Continuation of GIS 202. Covers advanced topics in spatial analysis and modeling using both raster and vector data. Students will choose a specialty area of GIS on which to focus their studies. Possible specialties include natural resources/conservation, urban planning, and national security. Material learned throughout the GIS program will be utilized to design and implement analysis projects.PREREQUISITE: GIS 202 or instructor’s permission. 220 ArcGIS Extensions (3) ArcGIS software is complemented by several extensions which add to its analytical and display capabilities. Students will learn to use Network Analyst, 3D Analyst and Geostatistical Analyst. Using these tools along with ArcGIS, students will construct geodatabases that include behavioral rules for spatial features. PREREQUISITE: GIS 202 or instructor’s permission. 250 Spatial Database Design (3) Covers principles of georelational and object oriented spatial databases. Various types of geocodes will be used to produce new spatial data sets. Students will produce a comprehensive spatial database supporting a research project in natural resources, conservation, urban planning, national security, or other relevant research interests. PREREQUISITE: GIS 201 or instructor’s permission. Course Descriptions Environmental Science Forensic Technology French Geographic Information Systems Green River Community College 2006-2008 Catalog Published 06/01/06

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