NOTE: This is an existing CCCCO approved certificate of achievement. As with many other programs at RC, the program was approved so long ago that required documentation is missing. Due to the requirement of including Consortium endorsement documentation in the inventory, the program is being submitted to obtain the missing documentation.
Catalog Description:
Students will have the knowledge, training, and hands-on experience to pursue a career in Natural Resources emphasizing the measurement of objects at or near the Earth’s surface in the context of managing resources for multiple use. They will enter the workforce with specialized surveying, mapping, GIS, GPS, and photo interpretive training.
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The goal of this program is to provide occupational skills training for students seeking a career in the Career Technical Education(CTE) field of forestry.
Upon completion of the program students will be able to:
Communicate effectively, including use of proper presentation and interpretative techniques to, the public and co-workers, using diverse media.
Utilize and apply digital/electronic technology and specialized software programs for forest mapping, inventorying, and
Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge of scientific, social, and political issues tied to the natural resources industry, providing a base for decision making and credibility in personal interactions and career decisions.
Perform technical skills important for entry level positions in the forestry and natural resources field.
Successfully secure and maintain seasonal employment in the forestry and natural resources field while demonstrating professional ethics.
Describe scientific concepts and processes which affect the sustainability of natural resources.
Students will complete the required core, two field study courses, and one math course.
Requirements | Dept. Name/# | Name | Units |
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Required Core (12 units) | NR-8 | Natural Resources Career Preparation | 1 |
NR-17 | Introduction to Forest Surveying | 3 | |
NR-18 | Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems | 3 | |
NR-19V | Cooperative Work Experience – Forestry | 2 | |
NR-20 | Forest Measurements | 3 | |
Select two courses (1 unit) | NR-108 | Introduction to Forestry Field Studies | 0.5 |
NR-109 | Forestry Field Studies I | 0.5 | |
NR-110 | Forestry Field Studies II | 0.5 | |
NR-115 | Advanced Field Studies I | 0.5 | |
NR-116 | Advanced Field Studies II | 0.5 | |
Select one math course (3-5 units) | BA-39 | Finite Mathematics for Business | 3 |
CSCI-26 | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | 4 | |
MATH-3A | College Algebra | 4 | |
MATH-4A | Trigonometry | 4 | |
MATH-5A | Math Analysis I | 5 | |
MATH-11 | Elementary Statistics | 4 | |
MATH-11C | Elementary Statistics with Support | 5 | |
MATH-45 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 | |
MATH-103 | Intermediate Algebra | 5 | |
PLS-9 | Biometrics | 3 | |
PSY-42 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 | |
STAT-7 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
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Votes were certified on 10/08/20
Kris Costa · 09/22/20
Vote: Recommend
Becky Barabe · 09/22/20
Vote: Recommend
Jonna Schengel · 09/22/20
Vote: Recommend
Bryan Tassey · 09/22/20
Vote: Recommend
Pamm Zierfuss-Hubbard · 09/22/20
Vote: Recommend
David Clark · 09/23/20
Vote: Recommend
Pedro · 09/24/20
Vote: Recommend