CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
DEPARTMENT Public Services COURSE NUMBER PUB 158 TITLE Municipal and Urban Tree Care
COURSE PURPOSE (check all that apply)
Basic Skills [ ] Certificate/Skill Award [X ] Non-Credit [ ] AA/AS Degree [ X] Transfer (CSU or UC) [ ] Honors [ ] Distance Education [ ]
THIS COURSE IS CLASSIFIED AS: DEGREE APPLICABLE UNIT VALUE 3
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK BASED ON 18 WEEK SEMESTER 3 ENTRANCE SKILLS, PREREQUISITES, OR CO-REQUISITES
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level.
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION
A course in tree care for persons working in public works or private industry: tree anatomy, physiology, pruning, cabling, identification, root structure and its effects on infrastructure, soil management and irrigation. The course is designed to prepare students to pass the Tree Worker Certification exam given by Western Chapter, International Society of Arboriculture. Three hours lecture per week.
CLASS SCHEDULE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Tree care for professionals desiring to pass Western Chapter ISA certification for tree worker, or other persons interested in proper tree care in the urban environment.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Computation
1. demonstrate, through oral presentation, written assignments, and examinations, the appropriate level of knowledge in the areas of tree anatomy, physiology, pruning, cabling, identification, root structure and its effect on infrastructure, soil management and irrigation to successfully pass the Tree Worker Certification Exam
Creative, Critical, and Analytical Thinking
1. compare and contrast, in written assignments, the properties of the various soil types in the region and the impacts these variables have on tree selection and irrigation designs required in order to complete a successful tree planting project
2. demonstrate the ability to identify various tree maintenance issues, through oral presentation and written assignments, that require additional skill and knowledge above the ability of a tree worker, according to current industry standards
Community/Global Consciousness and Responsibility
1. describe through oral presentation, written assignments, and examinations the basic procedures adopted in the WCISA pruning standards for early care of trees in an urban environment
2. recall and explain in writing the basic principles of tree anatomy and physiology including the function of leaves, roots and branches and the impacts on tree care, according to current industry standards
Technology/Information Competency
1. demonstrate in writing the ability to identify 20 common tree species from a list and correctly spell the common names, as is required in the public works profession
2. list and describe, through written assignments and examinations, the proper use of various tree care equipment used in the field including chain saws, brush chippers, aerial devices, hydraulic loppers and pruners, according to current industry standards
3. describe, through oral presentation, Title 8: Article 12 of the CAL OSHA regulations pertaining to tree care and safe work practices in the field of tree
maintenance
REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Study Guide for Arborists and Tree Worker Certification, 2001, Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture, Orange CA
The reading for this course is:
PRIMARILY COLLEGE LEVEL
Observe activities related to course content DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSE:
2 hours of independent work done out of class per each hour of lecture or class work, or 3 hours lab, practicum, or the equivalent, per unit.
COURSE CONTENT I. Introduction II. Basic Tree Anatomy III. Basic Tree Physiology
IV. Tree Identification and Selection V. Planting and Early Care
VI. Soil Management
VII. Pruning Concepts and Techniques VIII. Irrigation
IX. Cabling and Bracing X. Safe Work Practices XI. Tree Climbing XII. Chain Saw Safety
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XIII. Aerial Lift Safety XIV. Brush Chipper Safety XV. Tree Valuation
XVI. Diagnosing Common Tree Problems
XVII. Root Structure and its Effects on Infrastructue METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture
Directed discussion METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Verbal and written responses in directed discussions and inquiries
Quizzes and examinations that reflect comprehension of specific information A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
Adopted: November, 1990 Revised: March, 1996 Revised: December, 1997 Revised: January, 2000 Revised: September, 2004 Revised: February, 2006
REQUISITE APPROVAL
The Requisite Approval form must be completed for any course that carries a prerequisite, corequisite, or limitation on enrollment as indicated on the Course Approval form.
Department: Public Services
Course number: PUB 158 Title: Municipal and Urban Tree Care I. RECOMMENDED REQUISITE(S):
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level.
II. TYPE OF REQUISITE AND THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF SCRUTINY. CIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE LETTER:
H. ADVISORY.
Advisories require content review, but do not require a finding that they are necessary for student success. They only require the recommendation of faculty in the department or discipline and of the Curriculum Committee that they significantly enhance student success in the course.
III. CONTENT REVIEW. FACULTY SHOULD BASE CONTENT REVIEW ON THE SYLLABUS AND OUTLINE OF RECORD, TESTS, RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, TESTS, AND GRADING CRITERIA. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX TO INDICATE THAT THE CONTENT REVIEW HAS BEEN COMPLETED: ; For courses to be used as requisites or advisories, compare the
knowledge and/or skills needed at entry with those taught in the requisite, concurrent, or advisory course.
A. LIST THE SPECIFIC SKILLS, CONCEPTS AND INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THE COURSE:
1. Able to read college level material.
B. LIST THE SPECIFIC SKILLS, CONCEPTS AND INFORMATION THE STUDENT WILL ATTAIN IN THE REQUISITE COURSE OR THAT WILL BE MEASURED WITH THE REQUISITE TEST:
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1. Able to read college level material.
NOTE: Per District policy and procedures the completed and approved
Requisite Approval form is considered to be part of the official course outline of record.
