# Natural Resources - NRES (NRES) courses

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 2 courses

Source: https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/natural-resources-nres

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### NRES B1 — Range Management

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/nres.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Non-repeatable credit

Basic range management and improvement practices. Proper utilization of rangeland resources. Overview of multiple use principles. Maintenance and improvement of range plant communities. Field trips may be required.

### NRES B2 — Outdoor Recreation Management

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/nres.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Non-repeatable credit

This course will focus on the ecology and management of outdoor recreation. Ecology will focus on the impacts of recreation to natural resources such as soils, water, and wildlife. Management will focus on fundamental principles, strategies and concepts, monitoring, and site and visitor management. Current issues within recreation management and dealing with the public will be addressed. Focus will be given to public recreation areas with local, state, or federal management. Field trips may be required.