Fish and Wildlife Technology
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 64 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Program Core
| CON-100 | First Year Experience in Conservation | 3 |
| CON-102 | Introduction to Fish and Wildlife | 3 |
| CON-113 | Wildlife Field Techniques | 3 |
| CON-116 | Fisheries Techniques | 3 |
| BIO-221/CON-202 | Principles of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology | 3 |
| CON-214 | Fisheries Management | 3 |
| CON-216 | Wildlife Management | 3 |
| CON-241/GIS-241 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| CON-270 | Applied Conservation Experiences | 1 |
| - | Approved Electives | 9 |
Complete one of the following:
General Education
| BIO-121 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO-122 | General Biology II | 4 |
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| -Oral Communication | SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication | 3 |
| -DEISJ | SUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
| -World Language | SUNY General Education approved course in World Language | 3 |
| The Arts- | SUNY General Education approved course in The Arts | 3 |
| -Humanities | SUNY General Education approved course in Humanities | 3 |
| -Social Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Social Science | 3 |
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)
Complete one of the following:
Second Semester (14 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
Third Semester (15 Credit Hours)
| BIO-221/CON-202 | Principles of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology | 3 |
| -Oral Communication | SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication | 3 |
| -DEISJ | SUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
Fourth Semester (16 Credit Hours)
| CON-241/GIS-241 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| CON-270 | Applied Conservation Experiences | 1 |
| - | Approved Electives | 3 |
| - | Approved Electives | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
| -World Language | SUNY General Education approved course in World Language | 3 |
| The Arts- | SUNY General Education approved course in The Arts | 3 |
| -Social Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Social Science | 3 |
| -Humanities | SUNY General Education approved course in Humanities | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree program, students will be able to:
- Identify predominant regional species (e.g. plant, fish, mammal, bird) and their natural histories.
- Apply ethical principles for treatment of animals.
- Apply best management principles (BMPs) for the management of natural resources.
- Practice essential career skills (e.g. operate equipment) commonly used in the natural resources field.
Total Credit Hours: 61