Program Description

The certificate program in Natural Resources is to allow students interested in natural resource related fields in other majors to show completion of coursework in natural resources and specifically courses that teach skills and methodology for Natural Resource careers. Coursework will introduce students to natural resource related careers and professionals, field techniques, training certifications, environmental policy, and computerized mapping (Geographic Information Systems, GIS).

Program Outcomes

Students who complete the Natural Resources certificate should expect the following outcomes from the program: 

• Evaluate the health of natural resources through proper monitoring techniques
• Demonstrate competency in utilizing geospatial technologies, including Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Be qualified for full time or seasonal work in a natural resource related field.

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
NR 1020	Field Inventory & Sampling Techniques	3
or NR 2030	Rangeland Management and Conservation
GEO 1700	Fundamentals of GPS and GIS Navigation	3
Elective Courses (complete 10 credits)		10
NR 1010	Introduction to Natural Resources
NR 1020	Field Inventory & Sampling Techniques 1
NR 2030	Rangeland Management and Conservation 1
NR 1700	Natural Resource Leadership
NR 2425	Wildland Plant Identification
NR 2610	Animal Identification
NR 2820	Pesticide Applicator Safety Certification
NR 2997	Natural Resource Internship
GEO 2845	Drone Operations and Safety Certification
GEO 2846	Drone Applications
OLE 1542	Wilderness First Responder IE
OLE 1540	Backcountry Trail Steward
TEWT 1000	Introduction to Welding and Cutting
AGTM 1050	Farm Machinery Maintenance, Management and Operation
AGTM 1210	Small Engines Power Systems
AGTM 2830	Forage and Grazing Management
BUS 1020	Computer Technology and Applications
Total Hours		16

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Counts as an elective if not taken as a core class.