2019-2020 Catalog

Natural Resources Technology Associate of Applied Science

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Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Natural Resources Technology and enter the workforce. Students explore GIS systems, forest science principles, range land management, and wildlife and fisheries management. 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.

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Program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Manufacturing & Energy Technology and directly enter the workforce quickly.

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 100Foundations of Forestry

3

MATH MAT 121 or MAT 107 or higher

3-4

NRE 205Wildlife & Fisheries Management

3

ELECTIVE NRE 265, NRE 114, or NRE 245

3

ENGLISH ENG 121, ENG 122, or ENG 131

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.

GIS 101Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

3

ELECTIVE NRE 114, 245, 215, 225, 230, or REC 210

3

GEN EDUBIO 105, BIO 111, or BIO 221

4-5

GEN EDUAny Approved Elective List Course:__________

2-4

GEN EDUAny Approved Elective List Course:__________

2-4

Total Credit Hours:14-16
Semester Note: Upon completion of NRE 225, NRE 100 or NRE 205, and any emphasis course, you should apply for the Environmental Education Certificate.

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 204Range Management & Restoration

4

NRE 121Introduction to Hydrology

3

ELECTIVE NRE 110, NRE 114, NRE 245, or NRE 232

2-3

ELECTIVE ENV 101, HLT 240, GEY 111, or NRE 110, 114, or 245

3-4

ELECTIVE NRE 265, NRE 114, or NRE 245

3

Total Credit Hours:15-17
Semester Note: Upon completion of GIS 101, NRE 100, NRE 205, and NRE 121 or any emphasis course, you should apply for the Natural Resources Certificate.

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 NRE 100, NRE 110, and any emphasis course, you should apply for the Forestry 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. 

ELECTIVE NRE 225 or REC 210

3

ELECTIVE AQT 102, HLT 240, ENV 101, GEY 111, or GEY 212

4-5

ELECTIVE NRE 114, NRE 245, NRE 215, NRE 230, or OUT 158

2-3

ELECTIVE NRE 114, NRE 245, NRE 215, or NRE 230

3

GEN EDUAny Approved Elective List Course:__________

0-3

Total Credit Hours:14-17
Semester Note: You should have no less than 60 credits. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.

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 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.

Total Credit Hours: 60-62