Natural Resources-Park Management, AAS

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115-117 Credits

This degree program prepares graduates to work in state, private, county, municipal, and federal parks as assistant park rangers and in associated positions. Park management includes interpreting plant and animal ecology to the general public. Rangers are responsible for constructing and maintaining trails, campgrounds, and facilities. They collect fees, explain and enforce park rules, and promote public safety.

Students may enter the Natural Resources program in any quarter, however many natural resources courses are only offered one time each year. Course sequencing is important! Complete prerequisite as early as possible.

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
GEOL& 101 - Introduction to Physical Geology Credits: 5 and
SOC& 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 5 or
NATRS 123 - Background Watershed and Forest Assessment Credits: 12
P E 113 - Group Dynamic Activities Credits: 1

Natural Resources Classes

First Year

NATRS 100 - Introduction to Natural Resources Credits: 5
NATRS 114 - Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance Credits: 1
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 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, we recommend the following:

AVIA 123 - Aviation Weather Credits: 5
GEOL 117 - Natural Disasters with Lab Credits: 5
HL ED 190 - Standard First Aid/CPR Credits: 3
NATRS 261 - GIS Tool Applications Credits: 5
NATRS 262 - GIS in the Field Credits: 5
NATRS 263 - Cartography Credits: 5
NATRS 198 - Independent Study-Natural Resources 1 Credits: 1-5
NATRS 199 - Independent Study-Natural Resources 2 Credits: 1-5
NATRS 271 - Stream and Wetland Restoration Credits: 5
NATRS 298 - Independent Study-Natural Resources 5 Credits: 1-5
NATRS 299 - Independent Study-Natural Resources 6 Credits: 1-5

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. Examples include courses involving small engine repair, basic carpentry, plumbing or wiring.