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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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What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
1. Classify and identify wildlife species, their sign, and associated habitats in Colorado
2. Demonstrate wildlife and fisheries management techniques and methods pertaining to populations, occupancy, and distribution, including the use of fish hatcheries and aquaculture in managing fish populations
3. Understand and interpret population data and factors influencing populations
4. Describe and/or apply habitat management techniques including the operation of equipment used (ATV, Tractors, trucks, and trailers)
5. Ability to conduct a literature review and synthesize findings
6. Discuss the role of conflict management/resolution in wildlife, fisheries, and natural resource management
7. Understand relevant natural resource legislation, current laws pertaining to wildlife and fisheries management, and the unique implications of the North American model of wildlife management
8. Demonstrate proficiency with data collection, and sampling and monitoring techniques including both invasive and non-invasive methods and tools
9. Complete data computations and communicate findings using spatial mapping and/or graphs and diagrams
10. Complete an internship and job skills workshop
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 |