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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
Second Semester
GIS1001 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
NRE2205 | 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 |
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
NRE2204 | Range Management & Restoration | 4 |
NRE1021 | Introduction to Hydrology | 3 |
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 |
ELECTIVE | Any NRE Degree Elective* | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fourth Semester
ELECTIVE | Any NRE Degree Elective* | 3 |
ELECTIVE | Any NRE Degree Elective* | 4 |
ELECTIVE | Any NRE Degree Elective* | 3 |
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 |
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.