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 114 | Colorado Wildlife | 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.
Electives
Select 12 credits from the following:
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
| BIO 111 | General College Biology I with Lab | 5 |
| BIO 112 | General College Biology II with Lab | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
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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