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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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What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
1. Understand relevant natural resource legislation
2. Understand the role of education, interpretation, and communication in natural resources
3. Demonstrate skills related to management of wildlife and fisheries such as animal ID, sampling techniques, and habitat assessments
4. Demonstrate skills related to management of forests including inventorying techniques, plant ID, and forest health monitoring
5. Understand and demonstrate ability to manage natural resources for diverse user groups
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the different land management agencies, their roles, missions, and occupational opportunities
7. Complete survey, mapping and orienteering exercises
8. Understand ecological functions related to hydrology, soil, vegetation, and nutrient and energy cycles
First Semester
| NRE 1100 | Foundations of Forestry | 3 |
| MATH | Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or higher | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | NRE 1001 or Any NRE Degree Elective* | 1 |
| ELECTIVE | NRE 1214/2245 or Any NRE Degree Elective* | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Wilderness Education (NRE 2065) or Principles of Outdoor Recreation (REC 2010) | 3 |
| ENGLISH | Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
| GIS 1001 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| NRE 2205 | Wildlife & Fisheries Management | 3 |
| GEN EDU | BIO 1005/1111/2121 | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | ENV 1111, GEY 1111, or Any NRE Degree Elective* | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
| NRE 2204 | Range Management & Restoration | 4 |
| NRE 1021 | Introduction to Hydrology | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Wilderness Education (NRE 2065) or Principles of Outdoor Recreation (REC 2010) | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course | 2 |
| ELECTIVE | NRE 1110/1214/2015/2245 or Any NRE Degree Elective | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fourth Semester
| ELECTIVE | NRE 2025 or Any NRE Degree Elective* | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | AQT 1002, HLT 2140, or Any NRE Degree Elective* | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | NRE 1110/1214/2245/2015/2030 or NRE Degree Elective* | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | NRE 1110/1214/2245/2015/2030 or NRE Degree Elective* | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of
REC 2010,
NRE 2065, and 3 credits of elective (
select one course from
AQT 2008,
NRE 2000,
NRE 2030,
NRE 2032,
NRE 2245,
NRE 2080, or
NRE 2085), you
should apply for the Natural Resources Recreation Certificate.
Upon completion of NRE 2205, NRE 1214, and 3 credits of elective (select one course from AQT 2008 or NRE 1100, NRE 1110, NRE 2000, NRE 2204, NRE 2025, NRE 2030, NRE 2245, NRE 2080, or NRE 2085), you should apply for the Wildlife Certificate.