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Programs of Study Natrs 297-299 St Sk 110
To enhance the student’s preparation for future employment, the following are recommended: Avia 123 Aviation Weather (5) Bus E 100 Fundamentals of Computers (5) Engr 106 Introduction to Engineering Problems (3) GIS Any GIS course (2-5) Hl Ed 190 Standard First Aid/CPR (3) Natrs 162 Biology and Conservation of Birds (3) Natrs 197 Wildland Recreation (4) Natrs 198-199 Independent Study-Natural Resources 1-2 (1-5) Natrs 292 Resource Sampling and Appraisal (8) Natrs 297-299 Independent Study-Natural Resources 4-6 (1-5) Phys 110 Introduction to College Physics (5) St Sk 110 College Success Strategies (5)
Independent Study-Natural Resources 4-6 (1-5) College Success Strategies (5)
* Prerequisite of Math 070. # Satisfies related instruction requirements. Notes: 1. Substitutions of required courses may be made with the department’s prior approval when it is agreed that the student’s suitability for employment will be enhanced. 2. Students may enter the Natural Resources program in any quarter, however many Natural Resources courses are only offered one time each year. Correct sequencing is important!
* Prerequisite of Math 070.
Natural Resources – Wildland Fire
# Satisfies related instruction requirements.
Associate in Applied Science Degree 115 Credits
Notes: 1. Substitutions of required courses may be made with the department’s prior approval when it is agreed that the student’s suitability for employment will be enhanced.
This degree program prepares graduates to perform fire prevention and educational activities. They serve as crew members or leaders of aerial, engine, or ground wildland fire crews. Contact: Dick Hopkins, ext. 4509 dhopkins@greenriver.edu
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2. Students may enter the Natural Resources program in any quarter, however many Natural Resources courses are only offered one time each year. Correct sequencing is important!
Rob Sjogren, ext. 4582 rsjogren@greenriver.edu
Course Title
Credits
Complete the following courses as soon as possible, or mix into schedule: # Engl& 101 English Composition I 5 Engl 128 Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business 5 FIRST YEAR Fall Quarter Natrs 100 # Natrs 172 Natrs 183
Introduction to Natural Resources Computer Applications Overview Tree and Shrub Identification
5 4 5
Winter Quarter Fores 114 Natrs 161 *# Natrs 180 Natrs 270
Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance Wildlife Habitat Management Natural Resources Measurements Stream and Wetland Ecology
1 5 7 5
Spring Quarter Natrs 130 Wildland Firefighter Training I-100 and S-130/190 Natrs 134 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior S-290 Natrs 181 Forest Navigation and Mapping Natrs 182 Air Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing # P E 113 Group Dynamic Activities (taken concurrently with Natrs 181)
4 3 8 5 1
Summer Quarter: Wildfire experience required SECOND YEAR Fall Quarter # Cmst& 220 Natrs 285 # Natrs 286
Public Speaking Forest Protection Natural Resources Business Principles
5 5 5
Winter Quarter Natrs 131 Natrs 132 Natrs 133 Natrs 191 Natrs 284 Natrs 290 Natrs 293
Advanced Wildland Firefighter Training S-131 Wildland Firefighter Crew Boss S-230 Wildland Firefighter Engine Boss S-231 GIS for Natural Resources Applications Road and Trail Engineering Internship Seminar Silvicultural Analysis
1 2 1 2 6 1 5
Spring Quarter Natrs 184 Shrub and Wildflower Identification Natrs 294.1 to 294.4 Natural Resources Internship 1-4
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Natural Resources – Community Forestry Certificate of Proficiency 35 Credits
This certificate program prepares graduates to work in vocations requiring skills and knowledge to protect and manage green spaces, parks, recreation areas, riparian zones, wetlands, wildlife management areas, and forest reserves in urban and suburban environments. . Note: This certificate does not qualify for federal financial aid or veteran’s funding, unless the certificate or courses is applied towards an Associate in Arts or Associate Development degree. Contact: Dick Hopkins, ext. 4509 Rob Sjogren, ext. 4582 dhopkins@greenriver.edu rsjogren@greenriver.edu
Dept./No. Fall Quarter Natrs 121 Natrs 183
Course Title
Credits
Introduction to Community Forestry Tree and Shrub Identification
Winter Quarter Fores 114 Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance † Natrs 120 or Riparian Restoration or Natrs 271 Stream and Wetland Restoration Natrs 122 Urban Ecology Natrs 197 Wildland Recreation Natrs 270 Stream and Wetland Ecology Spring Quarter Natrs 123 Landscape Planning and Practices * Natrs 184 or Shrub and Wildflower Identification or * Natrs 185 Shrub and Flower Systematic Summer: Work experience * Students may substitute Natrs 184 for Natrs 185. † Natrs 271 may be substituted for Natrs 120. Natrs 271 is offered during Spring Quarter only.
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