Forestry 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 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
| NRE 100 | Foundations of Forestry | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 107 or higher, MAT 121 preferred | 3 |
| NRE 121 | Introduction to Hydrology | 3 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 121/122/131 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | NRE 101 or Any Forestry Degree Elective* | 1 |
| ELECTIVE | NRE 265/204, REC 210 or Any Forestry Degree Elective* | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
| NRE 205 | Wildlife & Fisheries Management | 3 |
| GIS 101 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| NRE 110 | Forestry Field Techniques | 3 |
| HLT 240 | Introductory Soil Science | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | NRE 225/200 or Any Forestry Degree Elective* | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
| GIS 212 | GIS Remote Sensing - Digital Image | 4 |
| BIO 221 | Botany w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| HLT 211 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 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
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| NRE 215 | Fire Ecology | 3 |
| NRE 228 | Forest Harvesting | 3 |
| NRE 280 | Internship | 3* |
| ELECTIVE | GIS 210, NRE 225 or Any Forestry Degree Elective* | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
To fulfill Forestry AAS degree requirements, you must complete a minimum of 8 Forestry AAS degree elective 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.
*Forestry AAS Degree electives: BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 222, CHE 101, ENV 101, FSW 100, FSW 101, FSW 143, GIS 210, NRE 101, NRE 114, NRE 200, NRE 204, NRE 230, NRE 232, NRE 265, NRE 278, NRE 280, NRE 285, REC 210, OUT 156, OUT 157, or OUT 158.
If you take MAT 108 or MAT 121 or more credits in mathematics than are listed, it will increase the total credits for the degree. You must complete 60 credits to earn your Associate of Applied Science degree. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress and select your electives.