Wildlife Technology

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

The program prepares students for employment in a variety of jobs related to wildlife management and conservation.

 

 

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

ENG 124 Technical Communications I                      3

or ENG 111 English Composition                          3

MAT 110 General Education Mathematics                4

or  MAT 121Technical Mathematics                      3

AGR 227 Introduction to Wildlife                              3

SEM 111 College Orientation                                    1

INT 111 Career Development                                    1

First Semester Total Hours                                   17/16

 

AGR 117 Conservation of Natural Resources             3

AGR 228 Wildlife Management                                  3

SUR 120 Introduction to Surveying                            3

ENG 221 Technical Communications II                      3

or  ENG 112 English Composition                          3

AGR 234 Outdoor Recreation & Park Management            3

CPR 122 Heartsaver CPR                                          1

Second Semester Total Hours                                  16

 

SECOND YEAR

AGR 225 Introduction to Forestry                              3

AGR 112 Crop Science                                             3

AGR 230 Application & Use of Ag Chemicals           3

COM 111 Business Computer Systems                      4

BIO 217 Fisheries Management                                  3

First Semester Total Hours                                      16

 

AGR 229 Wildlife Management II                               3

AGR 113 Soil Science                                                3

BIO 112 Biology                                                        3

CLE 111 Criminal Law I                                            3

or CLE 112 Conservation Law & Environmental Protection                          3

AGR 196 Wildlife Technology Internship                    2

HLT 125 First Aid                                                     1

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 contact hours at a worksite during the semester.

 

 

AGR 224 Ag Power Operation & Maintenance

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 Introduction to Wildlife

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

 

AGR 228 Wildlife Management

A study of the balance of nature, habitat improvement, and control of wildlife and their predators.

 

AGR 229 Wildlife Management II

Emphasizes principles of wildlife ecology and management of wildlife resources.  Topics include species identification, habitat requirements, predator control, and field experiences.  Methods and techniques will be stressed.

 

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.