cos green options august 11th 2010
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!Welcome Introduction to
Green Career Options
Pathways for growing jobs, careers, communities...
“Never has there been a time when the skills of understanding and working with our natural resources have been so important.”
~ Randy Lawrence, President, College of the Siskiyous
Center of Excellence for the California Community College’s Economic and
Workforce Development Program Study
• According to their [green job] research, all sectors of industry will be increasingly looking for skilled employees with education in applied environmental sciences and technology as business changes its practices more and more toward conserving energy and managing resources more effectively, sustainability, and reducing costs.
COS Programs
• Environmental Science*• Environmental Studies*• Environmental Resources Program
– Resource Technology– Power Generation Technology– Sustainable Communities
*In development
Environmental Science* *In development
• AS Degree-Transfer
• Preparing students for further study or a career in Environmental Science by providing them with broad knowledge of the physical and life sciences with an emphasis on their applications to environmental science and giving them local real-world experience in the field.
General Physics 1/LabPHYS 2A
Introduction to ChemistryCHEM 3A
Physical GeologyGEOL 16
Work Experience in BiologyBIO 49
Introduction to BiologyBIO 1A
Introduction to BiologyBIO 1B
Environmental ScienceBIO 14A
Plus all courses to complete AS Degree
Environmental ScienceRequired Courses*In development
Fall 2010 Classes Environmental Science
BIO 14 Environmental Principles 3 TTh 1-2:15pm
BIO 1 Principles of Biology 4 MWF 1-1:50pm
W 2-5:00pm
CHEM 3A Introduction to Chemistry 5 MW 9-10:50am
W 1-3:50pm
PHYS 2A General Physics 1/Lab 4 TTh 8-10:45am
GEOL 16 Physical Geology 4 MWF 1-1:55pm
W 2-5:10pm
Environmental Studies* *In development
• AA Degree-Transfer
• Preparing students for further study or a career in environmental studies by providing them with a broad social sciences framework that allows them to interpret complex environmental and social issues.
Environmental HistoryHIST 22
Field Natural HistoryBIO 16
Environmental ScienceBIO 14A
Environmental EthicsPHIL 16
Physical GeographyGEOG 1
Plus all courses to complete AA Degree
Environmental StudiesRequired Courses*In development
Fall 2010 Classes Environmental Studies
HIST 22 Environmental History 3 M 6-9:00pm
BIO 16 Field Natural History 3 W 6-10:00pm
GEOG 1 Physical Geography 3 TTh 1:30-2:50pm
BIO 14 Environmental Principles 3 TTh 1-2:15pm
Program Purpose
Providing students with education, hands-on training, and exploration of the relationships between people and natural systems for sustainable jobs, careers, and communities.
• Three interrelated programs
• Advisory Committees with Businesses, Resource Agencies, non profit organizations and Community membership for each program
• Special career pathway opportunities for grades 7 to 12
• Internship Programs and Work Experience
• Community Workshops and Lecture Series
Environmental Resources Program
• Resource Technology
• Power Generation Technology
• Sustainable CommunitiesS
http://www.siskiyous.edu/cte/environmental/
Resource Technology ERRT
• Certificate 28.5 units• Certificate 33.5 units• AS Degree
To provide students with education and hands-on training to equip them with the skills needed for a job and/or career in environmental resources management.
Resource Technology Jobs & Careers• Timber Management
Companies• Cal Fire • California Forest
Association • California State Parks
and Recreation • US Forest Service
• California Department
of Agriculture • NOAA fisheries
• CAL EPA • California Department
of Fish and Game • Northwest Center for
Sustainable Resources
• Peace Corps • US Fish and Wildlife
Service • Soil Conservation
Service• Private Consultants• Bureau of Land
Management
ERRT 11 Forest Ecology 3 WF 9-9:50am
F 10am-12:50pm
ERRT 21 Intermediate Field Studies 0.5 T 11am-12:15pm
ERRT 22 Introduction to Surveying 3 MW 11am-
1:30pm
ERRT 30 Silviculture 3 Th 9am-11:15am
ERRT 31 Aerial Photo Interpretation 3 TBA
Fall 2010 Classes Resource Technology
Dendrology
Power Generation Technology ERPG
• Certificate 6 units• Certificate 39 units• AS Degree
Providing students with the skills and education necessary to gain employment in either the steam or electrical generation industry. Industry members benefit from the success of the program by the increase in qualified individuals who apply for vacancies at our facilities.
Power Generation Technology Jobs and Careers
• Entry level jobs in the steam and electrical power generation and distribution industry
• Power plant operations• Control, monitor and
maintain boilers, turbines, and generators in power-generating plants
• Monitor instruments to regulate electricity flows
Spring 2011 Classes Power Generation Technology
ERPG 50 Power Plant Fundamentals 2 Online
ERPG 51 Maintenance Techniques 1 Online
ERPG 52 Operations, Maintenance Safety 2 Online
ERPG 61 Technical Drawing Interpretation 3 TBA
ERPG 62 Electrical Generation & Transmission 2 TBA
ERPG 63 Combustion & Emission Control 2 TBA
ERPG 64 Instrumentation/Process Control 3 TBA
ERPG 49a,c Work Experience Var. TBA
Sustainable Communities ERSC
• Certificate 20 units• AS Degree
Providing students with skills and in-depth exploration of the interdependent relationships between people and natural systems in preparation to start sustainable small businesses, jobs, and careers.
Sustainable Communities Jobs & Careers
• Small businesses• Sustainability planning• Sustainability training• Renewable energy
technician• Farming• Energy auditing• Ranching• Gardening
• Green Building• Biofuels Production• Transportation • Alternative Fuels• Water, Wastewater & Waste Management • Outdoor recreation & adventure leadership
Fall 2010 Classes ERSC
ERSC 1 Introduction to Sustainable Communities 3 M 5:30-8:30pm
ERSC 3 Outdoor Adventure Leadership Skills 3 F 10am-2:30pm
some Sat field trips
ERSC 50 Sustainable Communities Skills Lab 2 T 11am-2:50pm
ERSC 51 Greening Your World 3 M 2:00-4:00pm W 2:00-5:00pm
ERSC 53 Renewable Energy 1 W 6-9:00pm
S 10-4 field trip
BA 60 Exploring Business Opportunities 3 TTh 10-10:50am
Fall 2010 Classes ERSC Continued
BA 86 ItÕs Your Business 2 T 5:30-8:30pm
CSCI 1 Introduction to Computer Science 3 MWF 9-9:50am
GEOL 13 Environmental Geology 3 Online
HIST 22 Environmental History 3 M 6-9:00pm
BIO 14 Environmental Principles 3 TTh 1-2:15pm
Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Greening Your World
Green Futures Program
• Unique one-year grant to provide green jobs to 18-24 year olds
• Up to 400 paid internship hours from June 2010-June 2011
• STEP, Inc., and Northern California Resource Center
• Student applications-determine eligibility• Work site applications
COS Counseling Department
• AS degree requirements
• How counseling can help you chose the right program for your interests
!Thank you for Coming
Join Us • Register at http://www.siskiyous.edu/registration.htm • Call for more information 530-938-5305
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