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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN NATURAL RESOURCES

An associate of science degree in Natural Resources provides a foundation in the natural sciences, with a focus on the biological and physical science aspects of managing natural resources. Emphasis is also on the social, cultural and economic aspects of managing natural resources and the environment.

Advising Sheets

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Degree Requirements

1st General Education Requirements

Class Description Credits
ENG 150 Introduction to Literature 3
ENG 151 Freshman Composition 3
MAT 151 Intermediate Algebra 3
BIO 155/155L Ecology 4
AGR 152 Survey of Community and Natural Resources 3
AGR 100 I Practical Job Experience I 1
HIS 162 Pacific History
HIS 170 World Civilization I 3
BIO 180/180L Biology I 4
ICT 150 Introduction to Computers 3
Total: 30

2nd YEAR GENERAL EDUCATION

Class Description Credits
CHM 150/150L Chemistry I 4
PSY 150 Introduction to Psychology 3
SPH 153 Introduction to Speech 3
BIO 181/181L Biology II 4
CHM 151/151L Chemistry II 4
MAT 260 Introduction to Statistics 3
Total: 21

Program Requirements

Class Description Credits
AGR 100 II Practical Job Experience II 1
NRS 180 Forests and Agroforestry 4
AGR 197 Polynesian Culture and Natural Resources Learning Project 3
Select one 3 credit course from the following options for a total of three (3) credits
MSC 160 Natural Marine Resources
or 3
MSC 200 Introduction to Aquaculture
NRS 200 Natural Resources 4
NRS 250 Environmenatal Studies 3
Total Credits: 18

Program Recommended Courses

Class Description Credits
AGR 297 Environmental Service-Learning Exchange 2
Total Credits: 2

Total Credits

Class Credits
1 st General Education Requirements 30
2 nd General Education Requirements 21
Program Requirements 18
Total Credits: 69
Program Recommended Courses 2