Associate in Applied Science - Wildlife/Fisheries
Spokane Community College
USA,Washington
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 20,217/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 100 FREE
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USA, Washington
Type: College
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1963
Total Students: 0 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217, United States
Associate in Applied Science - Wildlife/Fisheries
Program Overview
The associate in applied science degree in Natural Resource Management prepares students to work in the forestry area. This program is conditionally accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Two additional options are available: Parks and Recreation or Wildlife Fisheries. The Parks and Recreation option prepares students for park maintenance and/or interpretive positions. The Wildlife/Fisheries option prepares students to perform field sampling as well as habitat restoration work.
All students must complete an internship of at least 400 hours to complete the degree. Second year: Student may remain in the main program which is forestry based, or they may select one of the two options for an AAS degree which requires a total of 105 credits.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify selected forest trees, shrubs, and forbs native to the Pacific Northwest.
- Use various instruments to measure the height, diameter and age of trees and apply this data to volume, site and growth determinations.
- Identify species and habitat needs of common northwest freshwater fish, birds and wildlife.
- Operate hand compasses, level, global positioning systems, and electronic instruments in determining slopes, turning angles, running traverses, locating ownership boundaries, and determining locations.
- Utilize maps and aerial photographs in the management of natural resources, including through the use of geographic information systems.
- Recognize common diseases and insect pests of forest trees and assess their damage.
- Use the computer as a tool for solving natural resources problems.
- Apply field techniques to sample, measure, and monitor wildlife, birds and fish species and their habitat.
- Demonstrate human relationship skills and professional behavior needed for successful job performance.
- Parks maintenance and equipment.
- Recognize and apply the various silvicultural systems and techniques used in ecosystem management.
- Understand concepts of ecology, conservation and management for fish and wildlife species and their habitats.
- Understand concepts involved in soil science including soil management, conservation, and use of soils in forestry and agriculture.
- Maintain and safely operate a chainsaw.
- Write technical reports and give presentations.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 20,217 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Spokane Community College
CAD 0 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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