Natural Resources-Geographic Information Systems, AAS

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124 Credits

This Geographic Information Systems degree option prepares graduates to work outside collecting data using electronic equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) or ArcPad, laser range-finders, and data-loggers. Students will also work inside at a computer, downloading the data collected into databases to produce Geographic Information systems (GIS) computer-generated maps for public and private entities. Requirements for field experience with this degree are consistent with the Natural Resources BAS agreement.

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!

Contacts: Monica Priebe, ext. 4509 - mpriebe@greenriver.edu, Chuck Wytko, ext. 4590 - cwytko@greenriver.edu

Requirements

General Education Classes

CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5 #
ENGL 128 - Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business Credits: 5
P E 113 - Group Dynamic Activities Credits: 1

Natural Resources Classes

First Year

NATRS 100 - Introduction to Natural Resources Credits: 5
NATRS 172 - Computer Applications Overview Credits: 4 #
NATRS 180 - Natural Resources Measurement Credits: 6 #
NATRS 182 - Aerial Photos, GIS and Forest Navigation Credits: 8
NATRS 184 - Tree, Shrub and Wildflower Identification Credits: 8
NATRS 205 - Wildland Recreation Credits: 4
NATRS 270 - Stream and Wetland Ecology Credits: 5
NATRS 290 - Internship Seminar Credits: 1

Second Year

NATRS 161 - Wildlife Habitat Management Credits: 4
NATRS 192 - GIS for Natural Resources Credits: 5
NATRS 210 - Introduction to Soils Credits: 5
NATRS 261 - GIS Tool Applications Credits: 5
NATRS 262 - GIS in the Field Credits: 5
NATRS 263 - Cartography Credits: 5
NATRS 284 - Road and Trail Engineering Credits: 7
NATRS 286 - Natural Resources Business Principles Credits: 5
NATRS 292 - Resource Sampling and Appraisal of Forest Conditions Credits: 8
NATRS 293 - Silvicultural Analysis and Forest Protection Credits: 4

Capstone

Complete capstone courses in summer quarter.

NATRS 277 - Natural Resources Internship 1 Credits: 4
NATRS 278 - Natural Resources Internship 2 Credits: 4
NATRS 279 - Natural Resources Internship 3 Credits: 3
NATRS 280 - Natural Resources Internship 4 Credits: 3

To enhance the student’s preparation for future employment, the following are recommended:

GEOL 117 - Natural Disasters with Lab Credits: 5
GEOG 120 - Introduction to Physical Geography Credits: 5
NATRS 114 - Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance Credits: 1

Notes

# Satisfies related instruction requirements.

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.