• Fisheries and Wildlife Technology, A.A.S.

Associate in Applied Science Degree
(Application Curriculum Code - 0516)

In order to meet the environmental challenges of today, it is necessary to have fisheries and wildlife technicians educated in the application of sophisticated modern approaches to natural resource management. It was in keeping with this idea that the College, working with professional conservation personnel, developed this unique offering in Fisheries and Wildlife Technology.

The program is designed to allow students the opportunity to work with conservation biologists in the field. Students are provided with an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas with faculty and professional conservationists and to keep abreast of current advances and career opportunities.

Facilities for Instruction
The College is situated in a rural setting with numerous lakes, ponds, streams and forested areas close at hand. This setting provides students with a natural outdoor laboratory where concepts and skills acquired in the program may be applied by working with area problems. Aquaculture facilities include a tank farm, several ponds and a fish hatchery. Equipment is available for students to use for water quality analysis, fish and wildlife capture, radio telemetry and bird banding. In addition, the program has a comprehensive museum collection of fish and wildlife species.

Degree Requirements
To fulfill requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree, the candidate in the major field of Fisheries and Wildlife Technology must complete a minimum of 66 credit hours of academic work with a GPA of not less than 2.00. These include 30-31 credits of major field requirements, 23 credits in prescribed areas of liberal arts and sciences, and 12-13 credits of general electives.

Major Field Requirements

Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
ENGL 101; MATH 111; BIOL 111; 1 credits of Physical Education; additional courses to total 12 credits, to be selected from remaining categories of Trustees' General Education Core Requirement. Trustees' General Education Core Requirement details

General Electives
12-13 credits.

Students should check with their advisors to make sure courses are taken in proper sequence and any prerequisites have been met. Some flexibility is available as to when courses must be taken. Students should consult with their advisors during the scheduling process.

Suggested Course Sequence

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