Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete an 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. This program includes courses that involve walking a minimum of half a mile over uneven and steep terrain.
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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
My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
Second Semester
| GIS 1001 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| NRE 2205 | Wildlife & Fisheries Management | 3 |
| BIO 1005 or BIO 1111 or BIO 1112 or BIO 2121 | Science Biology w/Lab (BIO 1005) or General College Biology I w/Lab (BIO 1111) or General College Biology II w/Lab (BIO 1112) or Botany w/Lab (BIO 2121) | 4 |
| Natural Resources Elective | Any NRE Degree Elective* | 3 |
| General Education | Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any Biology (BIO), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
Semester Note: NRE 2204 is only offered in the Fall.
Upon completion of GIS 1001, NRE 1100, NRE 2205, NRE 1021, and NRE 2204, you should apply for the Natural Resources Certificate.
Upon completion of NRE 1100, NRE 1110*, and NRE 2205, you should apply for the Forestry Certificate.
Upon completion of GIS 1001, GIS 2010* or GIS 2012*, and NRE 1100, you should apply for the Natural Resources Geographic Information Systems GIS Certificate.
Fourth Semester
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
Semester Note: You should select 3 credits of electives this semester.
Spring Semester 2
| GIS 1001 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| NRE 2205 | Wildlife & Fisheries Management | 3 |
| ENG 1021 or ENG 1022 or ENG 1031 | English Composition I (ENG 1021), English Composition II (ENG 1022), or Technical Writing I (ENG 1031) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer Semester 3
| General Education | Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any Biology (BIO), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 4
Spring Semester 5
Semester Note: Upon completion of REC 2010, REC 2011, and NRE 2065 or REC 2012, you should apply for the Natural Resources Recreation Certificate.
Upon completion of NRE 1100, NRE 1110*, and NRE 2205, you should apply for the Forestry Certificate.
Upon completion of GIS 1001, NRE 1100, NRE 2205, NRE 2204, and NRE 1021, you should apply for the Natural Resources Certificate.
Summer Semester 6
| General Education | Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any Biology (BIO), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 7
Spring Semester 8