This experiential learning course develops essential hands-on field skills crucial for success in natural resources professions. Through practical application in real-world settings, students will learn to perform basic fieldwork tasks independently and collaboratively, select and maintain field equipment, accurately collect and handle data and samples, and apply ecological principles to interpret field observations. A strong emphasis is placed on developing professional fieldwork conduct, including ethical behavior, effective communication, and teamwork.
| Variable credits, lecture and clinical | |||
| Credits | Lecture hours | Clinical hours | Contact hours week (qtr) |
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 (40) |
| 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 (70) |
| 4 | 1 | 9 | 10 (100) |
| 5 | 1 | 12 | 13 (130) |
Course Learning Outcomes
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Identify and model interpersonal skills and professional behavior needed for successful job performance.
CommunicationOral Expression
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Select and apply appropriate field techniques to sample, measure, and monitor timber, fish, and wildlife species and their habitat(s).
Problem SolvingCritical Thinking -
Select and apply appropriate field techniques to sample, measure, and monitor timber, fish, and wildlife species and their habitat(s).
Problem SolvingCritical Thinking
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Operate tools and equipment commonly used in the natural resources field work.
Problem SolvingCritical Thinking
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Select and apply appropriate field techniques to sample, measure, and monitor timber, fish, and wildlife species and their habitat(s).
Problem SolvingCritical Thinking
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Describe and apply concepts of ecology, conservation, and management for timber, fish, wildlife, and their habitats.
Problem SolvingQuantitative Reasoning
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Identify and model interpersonal skills and professional behavior needed for successful job performance.
CommunicationOral Expression
Core Topics
- Professionalism in fieldwork
- Basic field techniques (e.g., measuring environmental parameters, collecting samples)
- Role of teamwork in field activities: leadership, coordination, and effective collaboration
- Tools, equipment, and technology in the field
- Data collection and sample handling
- Application of ecological principles to fieldwork