Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Successful completion of this degree program provides students with a broad base of skills related to a career in Natural Resources. The Natural Resources Associate of Applied Science degree program offers training in the areas of Invasive Species (Noxious Weeds); Range Management, and Forestry, as well as an introduction to GPS/GIS and Recreation and Wildlife. Successful graduates of this program may secure entry level positions as seasonal, temporary, or permanent employees for state and federal agencies, or private industry.

This degree is designed for students wishing to directly enter the workforce. It is not designed for transfer to a four-year institution, although some coursework may be transferable. Students who wish to transfer coursework are strongly encouraged to work closely with their TVCC advisor to develop a transfer plan and to identify and contact an advisor at their chosen transfer institution. A minimum of 90 credits and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 are needed to graduate with a degree.

Program/Discipline Outcomes

• Evaluate environments including - How succession works; Why plants and animals live where they do; How to manipulate habitats for desired results; and Understanding the hydrological cycle and how it affects natural resources.
• Utilize forestry equipment (relaskop, diameter tapes, cruiser sticks, levels, increment borers, and tapes).
• Locate a site using GPS, map reading, aerial photos, and the location of corners on the rectangular survey system.
• Identify noxious weeds, range plants, forest plants, and shrubs.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply multiple use concepts including grazing, recreation, and wildlife in public land management.

Dual Credit (2+2)

Students will receive credit for Ag & Natural Resources classes taken in high school as equivalent to college classes provided that the high school classes are listed on a signed articulated on agreement between the specific high school and the college. Credit will be transcripted as equivalent to a parallel community college course.

Related Educational Requirements (16 Credits)

Students must have appropriate test scores in writing and math to enter the related courses listed. Students who test below the required level will be required to take preparatory courses. A college advisor will assist students with selecting the appropriate preparatory course or courses.

Required Courses (78 Credits)

Courses are listed in suggested sequence.