{
  "college": "bakersfield-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Agriculture, Nutrition & Culinary Arts",
  "id": "natural-resource-management-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Natural Resource Management",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "agriculture-nutrition-and-culinary-arts-anca-pathway",
  "sourceUrl": "https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/program/natural-resource-management-certificate-of-achievement-summer-2023",
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      "markdown": "#### Natural Resource Management Certificate of Achievement\n\nThe Certificate of Achievement in Natural Resource Management is designed for students desiring to enter the workforce after completing one year of college. Many technician level careers are available in the various fields involved in the management of natural resources. 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.\n\n### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n-   1\\. Upon successful completion of the program, students will demonstrate critical-thinking problem-solving skills in conservation, sustainability, and management of natural resources.\n\n-   2\\. Upon successful completion of the program, students will effectively communicate scientific and technical knowledge in a professional manner.\n\n-   3\\. Upon successful completion of the program, students will demonstrate competency in scientific and technical knowledge related to natural resource management.\n\n-   4\\. Upon successful completion of the program, students will demonstrate proficiency in quantitative skills and information management of natural resources specific to their chosen field.\n\n-   5\\. Upon successful completion of the program, students will demonstrate an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities as leaders in their chosen field and stewards of natural resources.\n\n### Program Requirements"
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          "text": "Natural Resource Management COA: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "30.5"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Core Courses: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "27.5"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGRI B5",
          "title": "Leadership in Agriculture",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FORE B3",
          "title": "Wildlife Management",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FORE B6",
          "title": "Forestry Skills",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FORE B7",
          "title": "Wildland Fire Ecology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FORE B11",
          "title": "Geographic Information Systems in Natural Resources",
          "units": "3.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MCAG B5",
          "title": "Agriculture Irrigation Technology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "NRES B1",
          "title": "Range Management",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "NRES B2",
          "title": "Outdoor Recreation Management",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOIL B1",
          "title": "Introduction to Soil Science",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "The Environment",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FORE B2",
          "title": "Natural Resources and the Environment",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FORE B8",
          "title": "Ecology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
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    }
  ]
}