CON-270 Applied Conservation Experiences

Applied Conservation Experiences is designed as a culminating experience for students in the A.S. Environmental Science, A.A.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Technician, and A.A.S Natural Resources Management programs. From the day they begin as a Conservation student they will have had to participate in multiple applied Conservation experiences, including both field- and career-oriented activities. This course will certify they have met the experience and skills requirements as well as require reflection on their time as a Conservation student at FLCC.

Credits

1

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CON 270: Applied Conservation Experiences

Course Description

Applied Conservation Experiences is designed as a culminating experience for students in the A.S. Environmental Science, A.A.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Technician, and A.A.S Natural Resources Management programs. From the day they begin as a Conservation student they will have had to participate in multiple applied Conservation experiences, including both field- and career-oriented activities. This course will certify they have met the experience and skills requirements as well as require reflection on their time as a Conservation student at FLCC.

Credit Hours

1

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Practice identification skills of flora and fauna.
2. Practice techniques for collecting and recording data in a chosen field.
3. Practice utilizing standard discipline-specific equipment.
4. Interpret discipline-specific data.
5. Demonstrate preparedness for employment application process.
6. Articulate connections between your chosen area of study and your educational path, including the relevance/impact on your peers, the institution, and the community as a whole.

Topic Outline

1. Students in this course will be required to certify that they have complete the following experiences that total a minimum of 45 hours. Experiences occurring prior to the student's final semester are expected to the extent possible. Students will prepare a reflection on their experiences at FLCC.

Topic	Minimum Hours	Options for obtaining experience
Field Experience	30	Conservation faculty will offer seasonal field experiences and document hours. Offerings will align with any of course learning outcomes one through four.
Conservation Resume Creation	3	Conservation faculty will offer workshops. Students can also work with Career Services. Students must submit a resume into Brightspace.
Mock Interview Workshop	3	Conservation faculty-offered workshop or appointments with FLCC Career Services. Students must complete a reflection on the experience.
TRANSFER: - Transfer Voices Fair - College Visit or Transfer Fair mtg. - Transfer Application Blitz CAREER: - Internship Fair Attendance - USA Jobs Profile Workshop - Professional Presentation	9	Students are required to attend three of the offerings. Students will submit a reflection about the experience.