Natural Resources Conservation
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 62 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). The conservation field camp course (CON-190) is designed to provide one week of intense field experiences in conservation and recreation. The camp is held in May, immediately after the spring semester, and runs for one week. This course is required and should be taken as early as possible. For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Program Core
| AGR-100 | Soil Science | 3 |
| BIO-103/CON-103 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| BIO-221/CON-202 | Principles of Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology | 3 |
| BIO-224/CON-224 | Dendrology and Field Botany | 3 |
| CON-100 | First Year Experience in Conservation | 3 |
| CON-102 | Introduction to Fish and Wildlife | 3 |
| CON-122 | Introduction to Applied Field Techniques | 3 |
| CON-190 | Conservation Field Camp | 1 |
| CON-203 | Seminar in Environmental Conservation | 4 |
| CON-241/GIS-241 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| CON-245 | Environmental Conservation Capstone | 1 |
CON-
| Conservation Electives | 3 |
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| Approved Electives | 6 |
Complete one of the following:
General Education
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG-102 | Introduction to Reading Literature | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| -DEISJ and Social Science | SUNY General Education approved course in both Social Science and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Approved Electives
Choose six (6) credits from the following:
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (16 Credit Hours)
Second Semester (17 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
Third Semester (15 Credit Hours)
| BIO-221/CON-202 | Principles of Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| -DEISJ and Social Science | SUNY General Education approved course in both Social Science and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
CON-
| Conservation Electives | 3 |
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| Approved Electives | 3 |
Fourth Semester (14 Credit Hours)
| CON-203 | Seminar in Environmental Conservation | 4 |
| CON-241/GIS-241 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| CON-245 | Environmental Conservation Capstone | 1 |
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| Approved Electives | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree program, students will be able to:
- Utilize current, relevant, and standardized methods and technology appropriate to various fields.
- Identify flora and fauna in the field based on (suites of) morphological characteristics.
- Collect, analyze and explain data using discipline specific terminology.
- Demonstrate development of essential career skills (e.g. job searching, interviewing, resume writing, technical writing, continual professional improvement).