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115 Associate Degree and Certificate Programs 2017-2018 Catalog Forestry and Natural Resources NATURAL RESOURCES TRAINING AND APPLIED WORK EXPERIENCE (MAJOR #R.1103.CA) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT   Purpose: To provide students with broad-based knowledge, training, and hands-on experience to pursue a career in Natural Resources. Following completion of this program, students will be able to enter the workforce as a generalist to allow flexibility in pursuing careers in Natural Resources management. 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 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 23 Advisor(s): Kinney, Long, Soderlund RECREATION AND INTERPRETATION TECHNIQUES (MAJOR #R.1104.CA) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT   Purpose: To provide students with the knowledge, training, and hands-on experience to pursue a career in Natural Resources emphasizing Recreation and Interpretation in the context of managing resources for multiple use. Following completion of this program, students will be able to enter the workforce with specialized recreation and interpretative training. COMM 1 Public Speaking .............................. 3 NR 6 Dendrology ..................................... 3 NR 8 Natural Resources Career Preparation ..................................... 1 NR 14 Principles of Wildlife Management ................................... 3 NR 19V Cooperative Work Experience, Natural Resources ........................... 4 NR 30 Forest Recreation ............................ 3 NR 35 Interpretation of Natural Resources ........................................ 3 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 Selected Electives - select at least 4 units from following:........................................................................ 4 NR 5 Wildland Fire Technology............... 3 NR 17 Introduction to Forest Surveying......................................... 3 NR 18 Aerial Photo Interpretation & Geographic Information Systems..... 3 NR 20 Forest Measurements....................... 3 NR 21 Forest Products................................ 3 NR 30 Forest Recreation............................. 3 NR 31 Animal Packing............................... 2 NR 32A Museum Techniques- Beginning Taxidermy........................................ 1 NR 90 Backpacking.................................... 1 NR 91 Wilderness Navigation..................... 1 NR 92 Wilderness Survival......................... 1 NR 133 Introduction to Chainsaw Operations....................................... 1 Total Units 21 Advisor(s): Kinney, Long, Soderlund CERTIFICATE IN WILDFIRE RESOURCES SUPERVISORS (MAJOR #R.1107.CN ) Purpose: To provide students with the knowledge, training, and practical experiences to pursue an intermediate position in the field of wildland fire suppression. Emphasis is placed on industry specific skills (e.g. portable pump operation chain saw use, engine operation, etc.) and specific supervisory skill sets necessary for well-rounded job attainment in wildland fire. NR 5 Wildland Fire Technology .............. 3 NR 133 Introduction to Chainsaw Operations ...................................... 1 NR 150 Incident Command System 200... .75 NR 151 Portable Pumps and Water Use........ 1 NR 157 S230 Crew Boss (Single Resource) ....................... 1.25 NR 158 S-231 Engine Boss .......................... 1 Total Units 8 Advisor(s): Kinney, Long, Soderlund