Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete an 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 includes courses that involve walking a minimum of a half mile over uneven and steep terrain. This program prepares students for a career as a wildlife technician. The AAS degree in Wildlife Technology at Front Range Community College is accredited by 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
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
Third Semester
Semester Note: NRE 2204 is only offered Fall semester.
Wildlife Technology class credit is dependent upon a 4 or 5 credit science class. If science class is 4 credits, take a 2 credit elective (Prefer: OUT 1260). If 5 credits, take a 1 credit class (Prefer: OUT 1020).
Upon completion of GIS 1001, NRE 1100 or NRE 2205, and GIS 2010* or GIS 2012*, you should apply for the Natural Resources Geographic Information Systems GIS Certificate.
Upon completion of GIS 1001, NRE 1100, NRE 2205, NRE 2022, and NRE 2204, you should apply for the Natural Resources Certificate.
Upon completion of NRE 2025*, NRE 1100, NRE 1214, you should apply for the Environmental Education Certificate.
*Requires the course to be completed as an elective.
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
Spring Semester 2
| GIS 1001 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| NRE 2205 | Wildlife & Fisheries Management | 3 |
| NRE 1100 | Foundations of Forestry | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer Semester 3
Fall Semester 4
| NRE 1001 | NRE Career/Academic Readiness | 1 |
| NRE 1050 | Field Skills for Natural Resources | 1 |
| NRE 2030 | Wildlife Law Enforcement | 3 |
| NRE 2245 | Avian Conservation/Ornithology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Spring Semester 5
Summer Semester 6
| BIO 1005 or BIO 2122 or ENV 1111 | Science of Biology (BIO 1005) or General College Ecology (BIO 2122) or Environmental Science w/Lab (ENV 1111) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Fall Semester 7
Semester Note: NRE 2204 is only offered Fall semester.
Upon completion of GIS 1001, NRE 1100, NRE 2205, NRE 2022, and NRE 2204, you should apply for the Natural Resources Certificate.
Upon completion of NRE 1100, NRE 1110*, and NRE 2015* or NRE 2050* or NRE 2028*, you should apply for the Forestry Certificate.
Upon completion of NRE 1100, NRE 1214, and NRE 2025*, you should apply for the Environmental Education Certificate.
Upon completion of GIS 1001, NRE 1100 or NRE 2205, and GIS 2010* or GIS 2012*, you should apply for the Natural Resources Geographic Information Systems GIS Certificate.
*Requires the course to be completed as an elective.
Spring Semester 8
| AQT 2008 | Fish Biology and Ichthyology | 5 |
| NRE 2055 | Wildlife Field Techniques | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |