Natural Resources Technology
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.
Requirements
Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who are reading at the college level and place into CCR 093 or above and MAT 050 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
| GIS101 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| NRE100 | Foundations of Forestry | 3 |
| NRE204 | Range Management and Restoration | 4 |
| NRE205 | Wildlife and Fisheries Management Principles | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Electives
Select 30-31 credits from the following:
| AQT102 | Fish Biology and Ichthyology | 5 |
| AQT245 | Pond Management | 4 |
| BIO105 | Science of Biology with Lab | 4 |
| BIO111 | General College Biology I with Lab | 5 |
| BIO112 | General College Biology II with Lab | 5 |
| BIO221 | Botany with Lab | 5 |
| BIO222 | General College Ecology with Lab | 4 |
| CHE101 | Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab | 5 |
| ENV101 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 4 |
| FSW100 | S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire | 1 |
| FSW101 | S-130 Firefighting Training | 2 |
| FSW143 | S-212 Wildfire Chain Saws | 2 |
| GEY111 | Physical Geology with Lab | 4 |
| GIS210 | Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GIS212 | GIS Remote Sensing - Digital Image | 4 |
| HLT101 | Introduction to Horticulture | 4 |
| HLT211 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| HLT240 | Introductory Soil Science | 4 |
| NRE110 | Forestry Field Research | 3 |
| NRE114 | Colorado Wildlife | 3 |
| NRE121 | Introduction to Hydrology | 3 |
| NRE200 | Ecology: Field Study | 3 |
| NRE215 | Fire Ecology | 3 |
| NRE220 | Forest Harvesting | 2 |
| NRE225 | Environmental Education | 3 |
| NRE230 | Wildlife Law Enforcement | 3 |
| NRE232 | Backcountry Travel for Natural Resource Professionals | 2 |
| NRE245 | Avian Conservation/Ornithology | 3 |
| NRE265 | Wilderness Education | 3 |
| NRE278 | Seminar | 1-3 |
| NRE280 | Internship | 3* |
| NRE285 | Independent Study | 1-6 |
| REC210 | Principles of Outdoor Recreation | 3 |
| OUT156 | Survival Plants in Summer I | 2 |
| OUT157 | Survival Plants in the Fall | 2 |
| OUT158 | Survival Plants in Spring I | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30-31 |
*NRE 280 can be taken for 1-6 credits. To fulfill Forestry and Wildlife AAS degree pathway requirements, students must complete a minimum of 3 credits. In addition, students may not apply more than 6 credits in Internship or Independent Study programs to any AAS degree pathway in Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources.
General Education Courses
English
Select one course (3 credits) from below:
| ENG121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
| MAT107 | Career Mathematics | 3 |
| or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Transfer students should complete MAT 121.
Natural and Physical Sciences
Select one Biology course (4-5 credits) from below:
| BIO105 | Science of Biology with Lab | 4 |
| BIO111 | General College Biology I with Lab | 5 |
| BIO221 | Botany with Lab | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4-5 |
General Studies
Select two courses (6 credits) from the Approved Electives List.
Required General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60-61
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