Program Description

The natural resources program at Snow College prepares students with practical skills in land management, conservation, and responsible resource use. This program is ideal for those who value preserving America’s natural beauty while ensuring resources are managed wisely to support local communities and the economy. It’s a great fit for students who want to safeguard our natural heritage, promote self-reliance, and make informed decisions that balance stewardship with productive land use.

Program Outcomes

• Be able to write coherent reports and documents
• Be able to explain the history and policies associated with land use
• Be able to be an advocate for multiple and sustain able use of our natural resources
• Be able to evaluate range resource health through proper monitoring techniques
• Be able to demonstrate accurate monitoring procedures
• Be able to apply economic management principles to natural resource use
• Be able to assess present conditions and determine the action needed to obtain desired result based on a critical analysis of situations
• Understand how natural resources provide our food, fiber, standard of living and recreation
• Understand how resources are interconnected and that management of some resources without consideration of other resources can lead to unexpected results
• Learn to work effectively both individually and with others through class projects and through internship experiences
• Be able to communicate in electronic, verbal, and written formats
• Demonstrate competency in utilizing geospatial technologies (Global Positioning System – GPS, Geographic Information System – GIS, and remote sensing)
• Demonstrate the ability to reason scientifically.

Make the Most of Your Time at Snow

The requirements below will earn you an associate degree, but Snow offers other prerequisites that you will need for your bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to more fully prepare for transfer by completing the suggested plan of study.

AS Requirements

To earn an AS in Natural Resources at Snow College, students must complete 60 credits, including the general education requirements and the following major requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
NR 1010	Introduction to Natural Resources	2
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BIOL 1010 & BIOL 1015	General Biology LS and General Biology Lab LB
BIOL 1420 & BIOL 1425	Environmental Biology LS and Environmental Biology Lab LB
BIOL 1610 & BIOL 1615	Biology I LS and Biology I Laboratory LB

Another Available Degree

While the AS is recommended, students can earn an AA in Natural Resources by completing the foreign language requirement as part of their 60 credits.