Agriculture - Natural Resources

Program description

This curriculum is designed to provide technician-level training for students interested in working in such areas as wildlife, forestry, range, and outdoor recreation. Typical employers include local, county, and U.S. Government agencies, as well as private companies. Particular attention should be paid to course prerequisites and to whether a class is taught during the fall or spring semester, or both.

This degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree.

Program learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:

1. Have sufficient coursework and field experience to pursue seasonal technician jobs or to transfer to a University in a Natural Resources-related field.
2. Be able to use a taxonomic key or field guide to correctly identify unknown species of plants, birds, mammals, and aquatic invertebrates to the level of genus.
3. Be able to select and use an appropriate protocol following the scientific method to collect, statistically analyze, evaluate, and document original research data.
4. Be able to accurately navigate in the field using maps, compass, a Global Positioning System (GPS). Students will also be able to use GPS for field data collection and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for data mapping and display.
5. Be able to evaluate basic theory, concepts, and ecological principles as they apply to Forestry, Wildlife, Water Resources, and Ecosystem Restoration and will use his/her cumulative skills to think critically and to work out possible solutions to address problems facing Natural Resources managers today and in the future.

Degree requirements

Associate in Science Degree Requirements