Natural Resources Technology
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 204 | Range Management and Restoration | 4 |
| NRE 205 | Wildlife and Fisheries Management Principles | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Electives
Select 30-31 credits from the following:
| AQT 102 | Fish Biology and Ichthyology | 5 |
| AQT 245 | Pond Management | 4 |
| BIO 105 | Science of Biology with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 111 | General College Biology I with Lab | 5 |
| 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 |
| GEY 111 | Physical Geology with Lab | 4 |
| GIS 210 | Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GIS 212 | GIS Remote Sensing - Digital Image | 4 |
| HLT 101 | Introduction to Horticulture | 4 |
| HLT 211 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| HLT 240 | Introductory Soil Science | 4 |
| NRE 110 | Forestry Field Research | 3 |
| NRE 114 | Colorado Wildlife | 3 |
| NRE 121 | Introduction to Hydrology | 3 |
| NRE 200 | Ecology: Field Study | 3 |
| NRE 215 | Fire Ecology | 3 |
| NRE 220 | Forest Harvesting | 2 |
| NRE 225 | Environmental Education | 3 |
| NRE 230 | Wildlife Law Enforcement | 3 |
| NRE 232 | Backcountry Travel for Natural Resource Professionals | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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: | 30-31 |
*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.
General Education Courses
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 |
Transfer students should complete MAT 121.
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: | 4-5 |
General Studies
Select two courses (6 credits) from the Approved Electives List.
Required General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60-61
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