Natural Resources Technology Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Academic Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Natural Resources Technology and enter the workforce. Students explore GIS systems, forest science principles, range land management, and wildlife and fisheries management. This program prepares students for a wide range of careers in natural resources. Students gain practical skills in forestry, wildlife, aquaculture, fisheries, wildland fire, and the computer analysis of natural resources. Students participate in community natural resources projects.

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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
1.  Understand relevant natural resource legislation
2.  Understand the role of education, interpretation, and communication in natural resources
3.  Demonstrate skills related to management of wildlife and fisheries such as animal ID, sampling techniques, and habitat assessments
4.  Demonstrate skills related to management of forests including inventorying techniques, plant ID, and forest health monitoring
5.  Understand and demonstrate ability to manage natural resources for diverse user groups
6.  Demonstrate knowledge of the different land management agencies, their roles, missions, and occupational opportunities
7.  Complete survey, mapping and orienteering exercises
8.  Understand ecological functions related to hydrology, soil, vegetation, and nutrient and energy cycles

First Semester

NRE 1100	Foundations of Forestry	3
MAT 1140 or Higher	Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or higher	3
ELECTIVE	NRE 1001 or Any NRE Degree Elective*	1
ELECTIVE	NRE 1214/2245 or Any NRE Degree Elective*	3
NRE 2025 or NRE 2065 or REC 2010	Environmental Education (NRE 2025) or Wilderness Education (NRE 2065) or Principles Outdoor Recreation (REC 2010)	3
ENG 1021 or ENG 1022 or ENG 1031	English Composition I (ENG 1021), English Composition II (ENG 1022), or Technical Writing I (ENG 1031)	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

 

Second Semester

GIS 1001	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	3
NRE 2205	Wildlife & Fisheries Management	3
BIO 1005 or BIO 1111 or BIO 1112 or BIO 2121	Science Biology w/Lab (BIO 1005) or General College Biology I w/Lab (BIO 1111) or General College Biology II w/Lab (BIO 1112) or Botany w/Lab (BIO 2121)	4
ELECTIVE	Any NRE Degree Elective*	3
GENERAL EDUCATION	Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any Biology (BIO), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course	2
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Upon completion of NRE 2025, NRE 1100 or NRE 2205, and any emphasis course, you should apply for the Environmental Education Certificate.

Third Semester

NRE 2204	Range Management & Restoration	4
NRE 1021	Introduction to Hydrology	3
ELECTIVE	Any NRE Degree Elective*	3
GENERAL EDUCATION	Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any Biology (BIO), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course	2
ELECTIVE	Any NRE Degree Elective*	2
Total Credit Hours:		14

Semester Note: NRE 2204 is only offered in the Fall.

 Upon completion of GIS 1001, NRE 1100, NRE 2205, NRE 2204, and NRE 1021, you should apply for the Natural Resources Certificate.

Upon completion of GIS 1001, and 6 credits of any emphasis course, you should apply for the Natural Resources Geographic Information Systems GIS Certificate.

Upon completion of NRE 1100, NRE 1110, and 3 credits of electives (select from FSW 1000 and FSW 1001 or NRE 1021, NRE 2205, NRE 2015, NRE 2080, or NRE 2085), you should apply for the Forestry Certificate.

Fourth Semester

ELECTIVE	Any NRE Degree Elective*	3
ELECTIVE	Any NRE Degree Elective*	4
ELECTIVE	Any NRE Degree Elective*	3
ELECTIVE	Any NRE Degree Elective*	3
GENERAL EDUCATION	Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any Biology (BIO), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course	2
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Upon completion of REC 2010, NRE 2065, and 3 credits of elective (select one course from AQT 2008, NRE 2000, NRE 2030, NRE 2032, NRE 2245, NRE 2080, or NRE 2085), you should apply for the Natural Resources Recreation Certificate.

Upon completion of NRE 2205, NRE 1214, and 3 credits of elective (select one course from AQT 2008 or NRE 1100, NRE 1110, NRE 2000, NRE 2204, NRE 2025, NRE 2030, NRE 2245, NRE 2080, or NRE 2085), you should apply for the Wildlife Certificate.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

*Natural Resource Technology AAS Degree Electives: AQT 2008, AQT 2023, BIO 1005, BIO 1111, BIO 1112, BIO 2121, BIO 2122, CHE 1011, CHE 1111, CHE 1112, CHE 2105, ENV 1111, any FSW course, GEY 1111, GIS 2010, GIS 2012, HLT 1101, HLT 2011, HLT 2140, REC 2010, REC 2011, REC 2012, any OUT course, or any NRE course.

You must complete 3 credits from either NRE 2025, NRE 2065, or REC 2010 to complete this degree.   

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.