# Environmental Resource Management (Certificate of Achievement)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Agriculture, Nutrition & Culinary Arts

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#### Environmental Resource Management Certificate of Achievement

The Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Resource Management is designed for students desiring to enter the workforce after completing one year of college. Many technician level careers are available in various environmental fields. Career opportunities include forestry, natural resources, wildlife, environmental technician, parks and outdoor recreation, fisheries, rangeland and watershed technician positions. To Achieve the Certificate of Achievement: Upon completion of the required courses with at least a “C” or “P” (pass) grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will demonstrate critical-thinking problem-solving skills in conservation, sustainability, and management of the environment.

-   2\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will effectively communicate scientific and technical knowledge in a professional manner.

-   3\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will demonstrate competency in scientific and technical knowledge related to environmental resource management.

-   4\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will demonstrate proficiency in quantitative skills and information management of environmental resources specific to their chosen field.

-   5\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will demonstrate an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities as leaders in their chosen field and stewards of the environment.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Certificate of Achievement: Complete all of the following** | | 30.5 |
| **Core Courses: Complete all of the following** | | 27.5 |
| AGRI B5 | Leadership in Agriculture | 3 |
| ERSC B10 | Introduction to Earth Science | 3 |
| FORE B6 | Forestry Skills | 3 |
| FORE B7 | Wildland Fire Ecology | 3 |
| FORE B11 | Geographic Information Systems in Natural Resources | 3.5 |
| GEOG B1 | Physical Elements of Geography | 3 |
| GEOL B10 | Introduction to Geology | 3 |
| MCAG B5 | Agriculture Irrigation Technology | 3 |
| SOIL B1 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| **The Environment** | | 3 |
| FORE B2 | Natural Resources and the Environment | 3 |
| FORE B8 | Ecology | 3 |