My Academic Plan
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 100 | Foundations of Forestry | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 121 or MAT 107 or higher | 3-4 |
| NRE 205 | Wildlife & 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 101 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | NRE 114, 245, 215, 225, 230, or REC 210 | 3 |
| GEN EDU | BIO 105, BIO 111, or BIO 221 | 4-5 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course:__________ | 2-4 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course:__________ | 2-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-16 |
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 204 | Range Management & Restoration | 4 |
| NRE 121 | Introduction 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 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 EDU | Any 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.