Natural Resources-Forest Resource Management, BAS Sampling and Assessment Track Curriculum Map

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Forests are vital to the health of the planet, providing clean air and water, and habitats for wildlife. Foresters can help protect forests for future generations by working to maintain healthy ecosystems, mitigate climate change, and promote sustainable timber production.

Sample Schedule

This sample schedule is provided as a guide for a full-time student who are college level English ready. Many Natural Resources course are only offered one time each year. Correct course sequencing important! Students should work with their advisor to create an individualized plan. An customized curriculum map can be accessed in Navigate.

Entry Requirements

Must have completed a minimum of a two-year associate degree in forestry or related field.
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Prior completion of these courses is required for entry:

ENGL 128 - Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business Credits: 5
NATRS 161 - Wildlife Habitat Management Credits: 4
NATRS 180 - Natural Resources Measurement Credits: 6
NATRS 182 - Aerial Photos, GIS and Forest Navigation Credits: 8
NATRS 192 - GIS for Natural Resources Credits: 5
NATRS 293 - Silvicultural Analysis and Forest Protection Credits: 5

Quarter 1 (15 credits)

MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 5
NATRS 385 - Forest Protection and Disease Management Credits: 5
NATRS 390 - Environmental Decision Making and Conflict Resolution Credits: 5

Quarter 2 (15 credits)

ENGL 335 - Advanced Technical Writing Credits: 5
NATRS 399 - Natural Resources Seminar Credits: 1
NATRS 400 - Forest Practices, Law and Policy Credits: 5
N 1 - Natural Science List A (Lab) Credits: 5
suggested courses include: BIOL 110 - Northwest Ecology or GEOL& 208 - Geology of the Pacific Northwest
H 1 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
Suggested courses include: CMST& 220 - Public Speaking , CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication , PHIL& 115 - Critical Thinking , and PHIL 243 - Environmental Ethics

Quarter 3 (15 credits)

NATRS 300 - Forest Ecology Credits: 5
NATRS 386 - Bio Invasions: Invasive Species Management Credits: 5
NATRS 417 - Resource Management GIS Applications 1 Credits: 2
S 1 - Social Science Credits: 5

Quarter 4 (15 credits)

NATRS 418 - Resource Management GIS Applications 2 Credits: 2
NATRS 471 - Restoration Techniques Credits: 5
NATRS 493 - Advanced Silviculture Credits: 5
N 3 - Natural Science List A or List B Credits: 5

Quarter 5 (15 credits)

NATRS 419 - Resource Management GIS Applications 3 Credits: 2
NATRS 461 - Wildlife Ecology Credits: 5
H 2 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
H 3 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5

Quarter 6 (15 credits)

NATRS 301 - Resource Economics Credits: 5
H 1 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
S 2 - Social Science Credits: 5

Capstone

Can be take anytime. All 3 courses are required.

NATRS 494 - Capstone in Natural Resources Proposal Credits: 1
NATRS 495 - Capstone in Natural Resources Field Work Credits: 2
NATRS 496 - Capstone in Natural Resources Delivery Credits: 2