Natural Resources-Geographic Information Systems, AAS

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120 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.

Many Natural Resources course are only offered one time each year. Correct course sequencing important!

Students should begin this program starting at a MATH 070 level or higher and ENGL& 101 completed.

Contacts: Monica Priebe, mpriebe@greenriver.edu, Chuck Wytko, cwytko@greenriver.edu; Gene McCaul, gmccaul@greenriver.edu; Sam Thompson, sthompson@greenriver.edu; Jessyka Williams, jrwilliams@greenriver.edu

Program Website: Natural Resources | https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/natural-resources/

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

Demonstrate the knowledge of ecosystem management techniques to develop forest management objectives related to fire ecology and restoration, riparian and wildlife management including harvest and silvicultural prescriptions.
Demonstrate knowledge of biological, abiotic and cultural ecosystems as they apply to natural resource management in today’s society.
Utilize the latest technology in forest navigation, mapping, planning and implementation of forest management practices.
Demonstrate skills to accurately collect, analyze and present a variety of natural resources data collected using the latest field techniques for useful outputs.
Demonstrate good verbal and written communications to disseminate information effectively to a variety of audiences.
Complete spatial analysis using various techniques and operations.
Integrate data collection with spatial analysis to create mapping products.
Understand geographic and cartographic principles and apply them to geospatial technology.

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

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 183 - Tree and Shrub Identification Credits: 4
NATRS 184 - Wildflower Identification Credits: 5
NATRS 192 - GIS for Natural Resources Credits: 5
NATRS 270 - Stream and Wetland Ecology Credits: 5
NATRS 290 - Internship Seminar Credits: 1

Second Year

NATRS 161 - Wildlife Habitat Management Credits: 4
NATRS 205 - Wildland Recreation Credits: 4
NATRS 210 - Introduction to Soils Credits: 5
NATRS 262 - GIS Tools in the Field Credits: 6
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 Condit 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: 2

Related Instruction Requirements

Satisfies related instruction requirements.

Written Communication
ENGL& 101

Oral Communication
CMST& 220

Computations
NATRS 180

Human Relations
NATRS 286

Notes

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.

Last Revised

7/1/2020