Natural Resources-AS
Program Overview
Associate of Science - National Resources (Pattern of Study)
Student Learning Outcomes
The pattern of study provides students with courses that prepare them for a baccalaureate
degree in natural resources, biology, wildlife biology, range management, forestry,
environmental studies and management, and other types of natural resource degrees.
Upon completion of the pattern of study, students will earn an AS degree and have
the ability to:
- Transfer to a four-year level natural resources degree program.
- Effectively communicate basic science principles related to natural resources.
- Identify relationships between human activities, biological systems, and the physical environment.
- Work as a technician in jobs requiring skills in natural resources.
General Education Requirements
Communications and Expressions
Written Communications (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | Composition-Enhanced | 5 Credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 Credits |
Oral Communications (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 113 | Fund Speech Communication | 3 Credits |
| THTR 221 | Oral Interpretation | 3 Credits |
Evidence-Based Communications
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 Credits |
Fine Arts (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 100 | Visual Foundations | 3 Credits |
| ART 101 | Drawing I | 3 Credits |
| ART 107 | Design Fundmntls I (2-D) | 3 Credits |
| ENG 205 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3 Credits |
| MUS 101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 Credits |
| THTR 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 Credits |
| THTR 105 | Introduction to Acting I | 3 Credits |
| THTR 121 | Stage Makeup | 3 Credits |
| THTR 204 | Theatre Technology I | 3 Credits |
| WELD 200 | Metal Art | 3 Credits |
Logical and Scientific Reasoning
Mathematical Reasoning (one course required): Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course (MATH 389 excluded).
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 126 | Precalculus I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126E | Precalculus I Expanded | 3 Credits |
Scientific Reasoning
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOL 101 | Exploring Planet Earth | 3-4 Credits |
Scientific Data Interpretation
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 Credits |
Human Societies and Experience
Structure of Societies
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 101 | Intro Cultural Anthropology | 3 Credits |
American Constitutions and Institutions: HIST 101 and 102 or PSC 101
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 101 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 Credits |
| HIST 102 | U.S. History Since 1877 | 3 Credits |
| PSC 101 | Intro American Politics | 3 Credits |
Humanities (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 160 | Art Appreciation | 3 Credits |
| ENG 203 | Intro to Literary Study | 3 Credits |
| ENG 223 | Themes of Literature | 3 Credits |
| FIS 100 | Introduction to Film | 3 Credits |
| FREN 111 | First Year French I | 3-4 Credits |
| FREN 112 | First Year French II | 3-4 Credits |
| HIST 208 | World History I | 3 Credits |
| HIST 209 | World History II | 3 Credits |
| HUM 101 | Intro to Humanities I | 3 Credits |
| HUM 210 | Communicating Diversity | 3 Credits |
| MUS 121 | Music Appreciation | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 101 | Intro to Philosophy | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 102 | Critical Thinking | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 135 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 111 | First Year Spanish I | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 112 | First Yr Spanish II | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 211 | Second Year Spanish I | 3 Credits |
Technological Proficiency
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GIS 109 | Intro Geogrphc Info Syst | 3 Credits |
Foundations
Mathematics
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 152 | Intro to Statistics | 3 Credits |
Science
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 190 | Intro Cell/Molecular Biology | 4 Credits |
Program Requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 191 | Intro Organismal Biology | 4 Credits |
| CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 Credits |
| ENV 100 | Humans and the Environment | 3 Credits |
| GEOL 102 | Earth/Life Through Time | 4 Credits |
Elective (choose with advisor)
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 121 | 4 |
| ENG 100 or 101 | 3-5 |
| GEOL 101 | 4 |
| Mathematics* | 3-6 |
| TOTAL | 14-19 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Oral Communications* | 3 |
| CHEM 122 | 4 |
| ENG 102 | 3 |
| STAT 152 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 13 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 190 | 4 |
| Fine Arts* | 3 |
| GEOL 102 | 4 |
| American Constitutions* | 3 |
| General Elective* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANTH 101 | 3 |
| BIOL 191 | 4 |
| GIS 109 | 3 |
| ENV 100 | 3 |
| Humanities* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
*Choose with advisor