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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Forestry Technology and enter the workforce. Students explore GIS applications, tree care, soils, forestry research and harvesting, water movement, and wildlife and fisheries management. The Forestry Technology program teaches the principles of forest science and related fields, conduct forestry field research, and gain field skills in hydrology and soil science. This program prepares students for entry-level careers in forestry technology.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award 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 Pathways Advisor.
| NRE 100 | Foundations of Forestry | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 107 or higher, MAT 121 | 3-4 |
| GIS 101 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 121, ENG 122, or ENG 131 | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course:__________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award 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 Pathways Advisor.
| NRE 205 | Wildlife & Fisheries Management | 3 |
| NRE 215 | Fire Ecology | 3 |
| BIO 221 | Botany with Lab | 5 |
| ELECTIVE | GIS 210, NRE 200/265/278, or REC 210 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award 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 Pathways Advisor.
| NRE 110 | Forestry Field Research | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course:__________ | 3 |
| GIS 212 | GIS Remote Sensing - Digital Image | 4 |
| HLT 211 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Emphasis Course:__________ | 1-2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-15 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of GIS 101, GIS 210 or GIS 212, and any emphasis course, you should apply for the Natural Resources Geographic Information Systems GIS Certificate.
Upon completion of REC 210, NRE 265, and 3-5 credits of elective (select one course from AQT 102, NRE 200, NRE 230, NRE 232, NRE 245, NRE 280, or NRE 285), you should apply for the Natural Resources Recreation Certificate.
Upon completion of NRE 100, NRE 110, and any emphasis course, you should apply for the Forestry Certificate.
Upon completion of NRE 205, NRE 114, and 3-5 credits of elective (select one course from AQT 102, BIO 222, NRE 200, NRE 204, NRE 225, NRE 230, NRE 245, or NRE 280), you should apply for the Wildlife Certificate.
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award 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 Pathways Advisor.
| HLT 240 | Introductory Soil Science | 4 |
| NRE 121 | Introduction to Hydrology | 3 |
| NRE 220 | Forest Harvesting | 2 |
| NRE 280 | Internship | 3* |
| ELECTIVE | BIO 111/112/222, CHE 101, or ENV 101 | 4-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Semester Note: You
must take a minimum of 60 credits. You
should not exceed 62 credits. You
may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.
Upon completion of NRE 225, NRE 100 or NRE 205, and any emphasis course, you should apply for the Environmental Education Certificate.