Natural Resources
Degrees and Certificates
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Natural Resources, Associate in Applied Science-Transfer Degree
Program Learning Outcomes
Classes
ENVS 230: Intro to Fisheries Science and Management
An overview of fisheries science & management. Topics explored include careers available in fish management and propagation, identification of important northwest fishes, and an introduction to the lesser known and more interesting aspects of fish biology and behavior. Field trips will incorporate standard sampling & survey techniques.
ENVS 231: Introduction to Forest Resources
Focuses on the identification and inventory of forest natural resources including water, timber, flora, fauna and soils. Also includes study on how the interrelationships of these resources play in landscape ecosystems.
NATR 102: Maps and Navigation
NATR 108: Exploring Natural Resources
NATR 112: Mathematical Applications for Natural Resources
Students will learn how to apply knowledge of basic algebra, trigonometry, and geometry to field applications in natural resources including land measurement, area determination, estimation, rounding, and calibration/unit conversion.
NATR 125: Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
NATR 158: Employment Seminar
Seminar to prepare students for cooperative work experience in natural resources. Explores personal goals for career and related options available such as technician, seasonal, internship, or volunteer opportunities. Students will also develop a basic resume and explore interviewing techniques.
NATR 160: Introduction to Forest Health and Ecology
Exploration of the symbiotic relationship of forest health and forest ecology. The macro and micro ecosystem of the forest habitat will be explored to show the total inter-dependency of both systems.
NATR 196: Cooperative Work Experience
Intended to provide authentic experiences in the world of work by applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to a working environment.
NATR 210: Natural Resource Portfolio and Final Project
NATR 220: Introduction to Wildland Fire Ecology
NATR 235: Society & Natural Resources
NATR 240: Maps, Navigation, and Aerial Photos
Learn to read and use topographic maps, compasses, and aerial photography. Learn differential leveling, pacing, traversing, survey mapping, General Land Office survey methods, legal descriptions, bearing/azimuth survey and topographic interpretation-profiling. Introduction to transect survey plotting and sampling. Students will be trained in and perform transect surveys to determine resource health.
NATR 241: Intro to Watershed Science and Management
NATR 242: Survey of Wildlife Populations
NATR 296: Cooperative Work Experience
Intended to provide authentic experiences in the world of work by applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to a working environment.