Wildlife Technology
This program prepares students for a career as a wildlife technician. Students gain practical skills in wildlife, aquaculture, fisheries, natural resource management and the computer analysis of natural resources. Students participate in community natural resources projects.
Requirements
Required Courses
| AQT 102 | Fish Biology and Ichthyology | 5 |
| GIS 101 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| NRE 100 | Foundations of Forestry | 3 |
| NRE 110 | Forestry Field Research | 3 |
| NRE 205 | Wildlife and Fisheries Management Principles | 3 |
| NRE 230 | Wildlife Law Enforcement | 3 |
| NRE 245 | Avian Conservation/Ornithology | 3 |
| NRE 280 | Internship | 3* |
| Total Credit Hours: | 26 |
*NRE 280 can be taken for 1-6 credits. To fulfill Forestry and Wildlife AAS degree pathway requirements, students must complete a minimum of 3 credits. In addition, students may not apply more than 6 credits in Internship or Independent Study programs to any AAS degree pathway in Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources.
Required General Education Courses
| BIO 111 | General College Biology I with Lab | 5 |
| BIO 112 | General College Biology II with Lab | 5 |
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| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
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| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| MAT 107 | Career Mathematics | 3 |
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| Arts and Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22 |
Select 12 credits from the following:
Total Credit Hours: 60