Wildlife 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 Wildlife Technology and enter the workforce. Students explore skills in wildlife, aquaculture, fisheries, natural resource management and computer analysis of natural resources. The Wildlife Technology program focuses on principles and research techniques to assist in wildlife and land management. Includes practical field skills, and theory and applications for the study and management of wildlife, fisheries, and wild bird populations. This program prepares students for a career as a wildlife technician. The AAS degree in Wildlife Technology at Front Range Community College has received a three-year accreditation from the North American Wildlife Technology Association (NAWTA).
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First Semester
| NRE 1214 | Colorado Wildlife | 3 |
| MATH | Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or higher | 3 |
| NRE 1100 | Foundations of Forestry | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | NRE 1001 or Any Wildlife Degree Elective* | 1 |
| ELECTIVE | NRE 2032/1021/2065, REC 2010 or Any Wildlife Degree Elective* | 2 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: You should select 3 credits of electives this semester.
Second Semester
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| NRE 2205 | Wildlife & Fisheries Management | 3 |
| GIS 1001 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| ENGLISH | Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031) | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | ENV 1111, HLT 2140, or NRE 2025 or Any Wildlife Degree Elective* | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of NRE 2205, NRE 1214, and 3-5 credits of elective (select one course from AQT 2008, BIO 2122, NRE 2000, NRE 2204, NRE 2025, NRE 2030, NRE 2245, or NRE 2080), you should apply for the Wildlife Certificate.
Upon completion of NRE 1100, NRE 1110, and any emphasis course, you should apply for the Forestry Certificate.
Third Semester
| BIO 1111 | General College Biology I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| NRE 2245 | Avian Conservation/Ornithology | 3 |
| NRE 2204 | Range Management & Restoration | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | NRE 1110/1021/2065 or REC 2010, or Any Wildlife Degree Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of NRE 2025, NRE 1100 or NRE 2205, and any emphasis course, you should apply for the Environmental Education Certificate.
Upon completion of GIS 1001, GIS 2010 or GIS 2012, and any emphasis course, you should apply for the Natural Resources Geographic Information Systems GIS Certificate.
Upon completion of GIS 1001, NRE 1100, NRE 2205, and NRE 1021 or any emphasis course, you should apply for the Natural Resources Certificate.
Fourth Semester
| NRE 2055 | Wildlife Field Techniques | 4 |
| AQT 2008 | Fish Biology and Ichthyology | 5 |
| ELECTIVE | NRE 1110/1021/2065 or REC 2010, or Any Wildlife Degree Elective | 3 |
| NRE 2030 | Wildlife Law Enforcement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
You must select 12 total credits from Wildlife AAS degree electives*. You also must complete 6 credits from the Approved Elective List to satisfy general education requirements for this degree.
You cannot apply more than 6 credits in Internship or Independent Study programs to the Wildlife Technology AAS Degree.
*Wildlife Technology AAS Degree elective courses: BIO 2121, BIO 2122, CHE 1011, CHE 1111, ENV 1111, FSW 1000, FSW 1001, FSW 1033, GIS 2010, GIS 2012, HLT 2140, NRE 1001, NRE 1110, NRE 1021, NRE 2000, NRE 2015, NRE 2025, NRE 2032, NRE 2065, NRE 2078, NRE 2080, NRE 2085, REC 2010, REC 2011, or REC 2012.
You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.