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Front Range Community College Catalog 2013-2014
Welcome to Front Range Community College
Student Center / Campus Center Bond Fee**
Student, Parking and Facility Fees**
General Requirements for Degrees and Certificates
Transferring Credit to Four-Year Schools
FRCC Guaranteed Completion of A.A. / A.S. in Two Years
Statewide Transfer Policy and Student Bill of Rights
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer Program for General Education
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree Worksheet
Advising Sheet: Associate of Science Degree Worksheet
Associate Degrees with Designations
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Anthropology for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Business for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Criminal Justice for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Agreement in Early Childhood Education for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Economics for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Agreement in Elementary Education for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in French for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in History for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Political Science for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Psychology for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Sociology for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Arts Degree, Designation in Spanish for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Science Degree, Designation in Mathematics for Transfer
Advising Sheet: Associate of Science Degree, Designation in Psychology for Transfer
Associate of General Studies Degree
Advising Sheet: Associate of General Studies Degree Worksheet
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Approved General Education Electives List for Associate of Applied Science Degree
Accounting - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Accounting - Enrolled Agent Certificate
Animal Laboratory Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Basic Laboratory Animal Care - Certificate
Laboratory Animal Care and Management - Certificate
Applied Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology
Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology - Certificates
Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Automotive Technology - Certificates
Business - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Associate of Arts Degree with Business Designation
Clean Energy Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Clean Energy Technology Certificate
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design - Certificates
Computer Information Systems - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Computer Information Systems - Certificates
Dental Assisting - Certificate
Early Childhood Education - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Early Childhood Education - Certificates
Early Childhood Education for Transfer - Associate of Arts Degree
Elementary Education for Transfer - Associate of Arts Degree
Emergency Medical Services - Certificates
Engineering for Transfer - Associate of Science Degree
Associate of Science for Transfer in Engineering
Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Natural Resources For Transfer
Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources - Certificates
Geographic Information Systems - Certificates
Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - Certificates
Holistic Health - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Holistic Health - Certificates
Horticulture and Landscape Technologies - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Horticulture and Landscape Technologies - Certificates
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Management - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Management - Certificates
Interior Design - Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design
Interior Design - Certificates
Interpreter Preparation - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Medical Office Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Medical Office Technology - Certificates
Multimedia Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Multimedia Technology - Certificates
Nursing - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Nursing Advanced Placement-Bridge Program (LPN to ADN)
Paralegal Studies - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Paralegal Studies - Certificate
Pharmacy Technician - Certificate
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) - Certificates
Veterinary Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Technician Assistant Certificate
State Guaranteed General Education Transfer Courses
Additional Specialized Courses
AAA - Advancement of Academic Achievement
AEC - Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology
AUT - Auto Motorsports Technology
CIS - Computer Information Systems
ECE - Early Childhood Education
EGT - Engineering Graphics Technology
EMS - Emergency Medical Services
ESL - English as a Second Language
GIS - Geographic Information Systems
HHP - Holistic Health Professional
HIT - Health Information Technology
HLT - Horticulture and Landscape Technologies
HOS - Hospitality/Culinary Arts Management
HPE - Human Performance & Exercise
HVA - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
HWE - Health Wellness Education
MGD - Multimedia Graphic Design
MOT - Medical Office Technology
MTE - Manufacturing Technology
OSH - Occupational Safety Technician
SVT - Sport Vehicle Technology
State Board for Colorado Community Colleges & Occupational Education
Academic Catalog
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), MAT 090 (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 above 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 (or CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab) |
5 |
ENG 121 English Composition I (or COM 115 Public Speaking) |
3 |
MAT 107 Career Mathematics or higher |
3 |
Arts and Humanities Elective* |
3 |
SOC or PSY Elective* |
3 |
Total Required General Education Credits |
17 |
Note: * Electives must be selected from the Approved General Education Electives List for the AAS degree.
Elective Courses |
Credits |
Select 31 credits from the following:
AQT 102 Fish Biology |
5 |
AQT 245 Pond Management |
5 |
BIO 221 Botany |
5 |
BIO 222 General College Ecology |
4 |
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science |
4 |
FSW 100 S190 Intro to Wildland Fire |
1 |
FSW 101 S130 Firefighting Training |
2 |
FSW 143 S212 Wildifre chainsaws |
2 |
GIS 210 Intermediate GIS |
3 |
PER 252 Principles of Outdoor Recreation |
3 |
HLT 240 Introductory Soil Science |
4 |
HLT 264 Arboriculture |
3 |
NRE 121 Introduction to Hydrology |
3 |
NRE 200 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 |
1-3 |
NRE 280 Internship |
1-5 |
NRE 285 Independent Study |
1-5 |
Total Required Elective Credits |
31 |
Total Required Credits for AAS Degree |
60 |
Note: Students may not apply more than 6 credits in Internship or Independent Study programs to the degree.