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112 2017-2018 Catalog Forestry and Natural Resources Required Courses NR 8 Natural Resources Career Preparation ..................................... 1 MATH 103 Intermediate Algebra ...................... 5 NR 3 Computers in Natural Resources .... 1 NR 17 Introduction to Forest Surveying ........................................ 3 NR 18 Aerial Photo Interp. & Geographic Information Systems..... 3 NR 20 Forest Measurements ...................... 3 NR 19V Cooperative Work Experience, Natural Resources ........................... 4 Select two (2): ............................................................... 1 NR 108 Introduction to Forestry Field Studies NR 109 Forestry Field Studies I NR 110 Forestry Field Studies II NR 115 Advanced Field Studies I NR 116 Advanced Field Studies II Total Units 21 Advisor(s): Kinney, Long, Soderlund FORESTRY (MAJOR #R.1210.AS) ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE   The Associate in Science Degree in Forestry is designed to provide students with the knowledge, training, and hands-on experience necessary to pursue a career in forestry. Students are exposed to the guiding principles and philosophies of forestry and natural resource management in the context of ecosystem management. Following completion of this program, students will have the specialized training and technical skills for entry-level positions that can lead to accelerated advancement into supervisory and/or management positions. Opportunities exist within private, state and federal agencies such as Cal Fire and U.S. Forest Service. Careers abound in the areas of timber management, forest surveying, and land management. Required Courses ................................................... 32 NR 1 Introduction to Forestry ...... 3 NR 3 Computers in Natural Resources ............................. 1 NR 4 Forest Ecosystems ................ 3 NR 6 Dendrology .......................... 3 NR 8 Natural Resources Career Preparation .......................... 1 NR 11 Silviculture ........................... 3 NR 17 Introduction to Forest Surveying ............................. 3 NR 18 Aerial Photo Interp. & Geographic Information Systems ................................ 3 NR 19V Cooperative Work Experience - Forestry ........... 2 NR 20 Forest Measurements ........... 3 NR 22 Forest Protection .................. 3 NR 25 Forest and Resource Management ........................ 1 NR 35 Interpretation of Natural Resources ............................. 3 Required Courses - select 2 units from following: . ................................................................. 2 NR 108 Introduction to Forestry Field Studies ................................ .5 NR 109 Forestry Field Studies I ....... .5 NR 110 Forestry Field Studies II ...... .5 NR 115 Advanced Field Studies I ..... .5 NR 116 Advanced Field Studies II ... .5 Selected Electives - select at least 5 units from following............................................................ 5 NR 5 Wildland Fire Technology ... 3 NR 12 Watershed Ecology............... 3 NR 21 Forest Products .................... 3 NR 30 Forest Recreation ................. 3 NR 31 Animal Packing ................... 2 NR 32A Museum Techniques- Beginning Taxidermy........... 1 NR 32B Museum Techniques- Intermediate Taxidermy........ 1 NR 32C Museum Techniques- Advanced Taxidermy............ 1 NR 36 Natural Resources Law Enforcement ........................ 3 NR 42 Advanced Wildland Fire Technology .......................... 2 NR 44 Fire Ecology.......................... 3 NR 45 Fuels Management................ 3 NR 90 Backpacking ........................ 1 NR 91 Wilderness Navigation ......... 1 NR 92 Wilderness Survival ............. 1 NR 133 Introduction to Chainsaw Operations ........................... 1 Total Units 39 Advisor(s): Kinney, Long, Soderlund