Natural Resources
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.
Requirements
Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who are reading at the college level and place into CCR 093 or above and MAT 050 or above may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a Faculty Member before registering for courses in this program of study.
All courses in both the degree and certificate programs must be completed with a “C” or better to graduate.
Required Courses
| 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 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Elective Courses
Select 31-32 credits from the following:
| AQT 102 | Fish Biology and Ichthyology | 5 |
| AQT 245 | Pond Management | 4 |
| BIO 112 | General College Biology II with Lab | 5 |
| BIO 221 | Botany with Lab | 5 |
| BIO 222 | General College Ecology with Lab | 4 |
| CHE 101 | Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab | 5 |
| ENV 101 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 4 |
| FSW 100 | S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire | 1 |
| FSW 101 | S-130 Firefighting Training | 2 |
| FSW 143 | S-212 Wildfire Chain Saws | 2 |
| GIS 210 | Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| HLT 240 | Introductory Soil Science | 4 |
| NRE 121 | Introduction to Hydrology | 3 |
| NRE 200 | Ecology: Field Study | 3 |
| NRE 215 | Fire Ecology | 3 |
| NRE 225 | Environmental Education | 3 |
| NRE 230 | Wildlife Law Enforcement | 3 |
| NRE 245 | Avian Conservation/Ornithology | 3 |
| NRE 265 | Wilderness Education | 3 |
| NRE 278 | Seminar | 1-3 |
| NRE 280 | Internship | 3* |
| NRE 285 | Independent Study | 1-6 |
| REC 210 | Principles of Outdoor Recreation | 3 |
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| OUT 156 | Survival Plants in Summer I | 2 |
| OUT 157 | Survival Plants in the Fall | 2 |
| OUT 158 | Survival Plants in Spring I | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31-32 |
*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
Arts and Humanities
Select one course (3 credits) from the Approved General Education Electives List for the AAS degree.
English
Select one course (3 credits) from below:
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
| MAT 107 | Career Mathematics | 3 |
| or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Natural and Physical Sciences
Select one Biology course (4-5 credits) from below:
| BIO 105 | Science of Biology with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 111 | General College Biology I with Lab | 5 |
| BIO 221 | Botany with Lab | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 5 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select one course (3 credits) from the Approved General Education Electives List for the AAS degree.
Required General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60
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