Environmental Resource Management

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

The program is designed to give students a broader focus for those who plan to continue their education for possible employment opportunities at the technician level dealing with resource management.

Darrell Dillow                        618 634-3259

darrelld@shawneecc.edu

Rhonda Dillow, Chair           618 634-3251

rhondad@shawneecc.edu

 

Courses                                                         Credit Hours

FIRST YEAR

AGR 224 Ag Power Operation & Maintenance           1

BIO 111 Introduction to Biology                                 4

COM 111 Business Computer Systems                      4

ENG 124 Technical Communications I                        3

or ENG 111 English Composition                            3

MAT 110 General Education Mathematics                  3

or MAT 121 Technical Mathematics                        3

SEM 111 College Orientation                                      1

INT 111 Career Development                                     1

First Semester Total Hours                                      17

 

 

AGR 117 Conservation of Natural Resources             3

AGR 227 Wildlife Management                                  3

AGR 234 Outdoor Recreation & Park Management            3

BIO 112 Biology                                                        4

CPR 120 CPR for Healthcare Providers                     1

ENG 221 Technical Communications II                      3

or  ENG 112 English Composition                          3

Second Semester Total Hours                                  17

 

SECOND YEAR

AGR 225 Introduction to Forestry                              3

or BIO 212 Intro to Fisheries Science                   3

AGR 230 Application & Use of Ag Chemicals            3

CHE 114 Inorganic Chemistry                                    5

or PHS 111 Physical Science                                4

GEO 213 Geology                                                     4

or GEO 215 Intro to Environmental Geology                3

or GEO 214 Physical Geography                          3

HLT 125 First Aid                                                     1

First Semester Total Hours                               16/15/14

 

AGR 113 Soil Science                                               3

BIO 211 Ecology                                                      3

BIO 214 Field Biology                                              2

CLE 112 Conservation Law                                      3

SUR 120 Introduction to Surveying                           3

AGR 196 Wildlife Technology Internship                   2

Second Semester Total Hours                                16

 

 

AGR 113 Soil Science

A fundamental study of the chemical and physical properties of soil.  The use of soil testing equipment for both chemical and physical properties will be taught in the lab.

 

AGR 117 Conservation of Natural Resources

The study and conservation of our basic natural resources; air, water, soil, plants, animals, and minerals is presented as they relate to man.

 

AGR 196 Wildlife Technology Internship

This course is designed to give the student practical work experience in a position similar  to one for which the program is designed.  Each student is required to complete 150 hours at a worksite during the semester.

 

 

 

AGR  224 Ag Power Operation & Maintenance

This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of how to safely operate and maintain agriculture power equipment, such as tractors, small 2 and 4 cycle engines, and electric power tools.

 

AGR 225 Introduction to Forestry

A fundamental study of forestry, including tree identification, importance, measurement and production techniques.

 

AGR 227 Wildlife Management

Identification of local mammalian wildlife, their life cycles, habitats, and importance will be presented.

 

AGR 230 Application & Use of Ag Chemicals

A study of the role of chemicals in agriculture, including germicides, insecticides, seed treatments, and livestock chemicals.  Identification of weeds and insects, as well as their prevention, control and eradication.

 

 

 

AGR 234 Outdoor Recreation & Park Management

Policy, development and administration of outdoor recreation as encountered in forest, park and wild lands are presented in this course. 

 

BIO 211 Ecology

Emphasis is on ecosystems, populations, and community dynamics.  Problems related to human interaction with the natural environment are stressed. 

 

BIO 214 Field Biology

Designed to introduce the student to local organisms and ecosystems.  A variety of communities will be examined in the field.  Identification, ecology, and interrelationships of organisms will be stressed, as well as human uses and influences.

 

CLE 112 Conservation Law

Review of state and national natural resources and environmental protection regulations and laws. 

 

SUR 120 Introduction to Surveying

This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of surveying and the use and care of equipment used in surveying.