Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources - Associate of Applied Science Degree

Code: F_AAS_FWN
Campus: Larimer

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.

Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who are reading at the college level, and place into ENG 090 (or above), and MAT 099 (or above), and REA 090 (or above), may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a faculty member before registering for courses in this program of study.

All courses in both the degree and certificate programs must be completed with a "C" or better to graduate.

Required Courses	Credits
GIS 101 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	3
NRE 100 Foundations of Forestry	3
NRE 110 Forestry Field Research	3
NRE 205 Wildlife and Fisheries Management Principles	3
Total Required Credits	12
Required General Education Courses	Credits
BIO 111 General College Biology I with Lab	5

(or CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab)

ENG 121 English Composition I

(or COM 115 Public Speaking)

MAT 107 Career Mathematics

(or MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics)

Arts and Humanities Elective*	3
Elective: SOC, PSY*	3
Total Required General Education Credits	17

Note:

* Electives must be selected from the Approved General Education Electives List for the A.A.S. Degree.

Elective Courses

Credits

Select 26 credits from the following:

AQT 102 Fish Biology	5
AQT 245 Pond Management	5
BIO 222 General College Ecology	4
FST 152 Wildland Firefighting	3
HLT 240 Introductory Soil Science	4
HLT 264 Arboriculture	3
NRE 121 Introduction to Hydrology	3
NRE 200 Tropical Ecology: Field Study	3
NRE 215 Fire Ecology	3
NRE 225 Environmental Education	3
NRE 230 Wildlife Law Enforcement	3
NRE 245 Avian Conservation/Ornithology.	3
NRE 265 Wilderness Education.	3
NRE 278 Seminar: Wildlife Ecology	3
NRE 280 Internship	1-5
NRE 285 Independent Study	1-5
PER 252 Intro to Outdoor Recreation	3
Total Required Elective Credits	31
Total Required Credits for A.A.S. Degree	60

Note:

Students may not apply more than 6 credits in Internship or Independent Study programs to the degree.

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