A.S. in Wildland Resources and Forestry
An associate degree in Wildland Resources and Forestry prepares students for pre-professional careers and a curriculum into a four-year university leading to a baccalaureate degree in such areas as biology, botany, conservation, ecology, education, environmental science, forestry, horticulture, organismal biology, natural resources, rangeland management, recreation, soil science, wildland fire management and wildlife management.
The Wildland Resources and Forestry student is also prepared to enter graduate or professional programs/careers of specialized study/work in such areas as agriculture, conservation biology, resource ecology, entomology, environmental protection, fisheries and wildlife, forest management, hydrology, limnology, natural resource, naturalist, park ranger, soil science, silvicultural practice, wildlife law enforcement and zoology.
A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Wildland Resources and Forestry A.S. Degree will:
- Express knowledge of scientific terminology as it relates to the management of wildland, renewable, and ecological resources.
- Interpret data, tables and graphs to demonstrate an understanding of the types of data available in the realm of wildland resources.
- Distinguish between scientific and non-scientific questions and methods that relate to wildland resources to meet the emerging mandates for conservation, biodiversity, and ecosystem health.
- Examine how human activities have contributed to changes in the wildland environment to better understand and discuss past, current, and future issues related to wildland resources.
Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:
- Complete the District General Education Pattern, CSUGE or IGETC.
If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the CSUGE or IGETC General Education Patterns. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection. - Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
- Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
- Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| FOR 101 | Introduction to Forestry | 3 |
| FOR 102 | Introduction to Forest Ecology | 3 |
| FOR 103 | Plant Identification | 3 |
| FOR 104 | Introduction to Outdoor Recreation | 3 |
| FOR 105 | Wildland Fire Management | 3 |
| FOR 106 | Principles of Wildlife Management and Ecology | 3 |
| ESCI 180 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| Select one (1) course from the following: | ||
| Introductory Statistics 2 | 4 | |
or MATH 165H | Introductory Statistics - Honors | |
| Calculus for Business and Social Sciences | 4 | |
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry l | 5 | |
| Select one (1) course from the following: | ||
| General Biology | 4 | |
or BIOL 105H | General Biology - Honors | |
| Molecular and Cellular Biology | 5 | |
| Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity | 5 | |
| Select one (1) course from the following: | ||
| Beginning General Chemistry | 5 | |
| General Chemistry I | 5 | |
| Physical Geology | 4 | |
| Select one (1) course from the following: | ||
| Natural History Series - Death Valley | 2 | |
| Natural History Series - Deserts | 2 | |
| Natural History Series - Coastlines | 2 | |
| Natural History Series - Coastal Mountains and Islands | 2 | |
| Natural History Series - Inland Mountains | 2 | |
| Natural History Series - Inland Valleys | 2 | |
| Total Units | 36-39 | |
- 1
MATH 162 is degree applicable with or without MATH 062. If taken with MATH 062, only the units for MATH 162 will be counted towards the degree.
- 2
MATH 165 is degree applicable with or without MATH 065. If taken with MATH 065, only the units for MATH 165 will be counted towards the degree.
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| FOR 101 | Introduction to Forestry | 3 |
| FOR 105 | Wildland Fire Management | 3 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| FOR 102 |
Introduction to Forest Ecology or Introduction to Outdoor Recreation or Principles of Wildlife Management and Ecology |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| MATH 165 |
Introductory Statistics or Introductory Statistics - Honors or Calculus for Business and Social Sciences |
4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| FOR 103 | Plant Identification | 3 |
| CHEM 110 |
Beginning General Chemistry or General Chemistry I or Physical Geology |
4 |
| FOR 102 |
Introduction to Forest Ecology or Introduction to Outdoor Recreation or Principles of Wildlife Management and Ecology |
3 |
| ENGL 104 or ENGL 104H |
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of Women in the United States |
3 |
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| NAT 180A |
Natural History Series - Death Valley or Natural History Series - Deserts or Natural History Series - Coastlines or Natural History Series - Inland Mountains or Natural History Series - Inland Valleys |
2 |
| BIOL 105 |
General Biology or General Biology - Honors or Molecular and Cellular Biology or Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity |
4 |
| FOR 102 |
Introduction to Forest Ecology or Introduction to Outdoor Recreation or Principles of Wildlife Management and Ecology |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| BIOL 145 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| ESCI 180 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| ANTH 210 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors or Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Psychology - Honors or Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Sociology - Honors |
3 |
| KIN 170 |
Fitness for Life or Health and Wellness or Health and Wellness - Honors or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 67 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.