Natural Resources Technology
Forest Resources (2008-2009)*
(Limited Entry, Associate of Applied Science Degree Program)
*Information regarding the requirements for this Limited Entry program is available by accessing the Admissions to Limited & Restricted Entry Programs page.
MHCC Faculty Advisor:
Joan DeYoung: 503-491-7322 - Room AC 2569 Joan.DeYoung@mhcc.edu
The Natural Resources Technology program, Forest Resources option prepares students for positions of technical responsibility in natural resources management and research. Forest technicians serve in a wide variety of capacities, and may work in such diverse areas as reforestation, mapping, vegetation inventory, outdoor recreation, timber appraisal, land surveying, harvesting, stream surveying, wildlife habitat enhancement, and fire fighting. The Forest Resources option is recognized by the Society of American Foresters.
Good physical condition and the willingness to work in all kinds of weather are important for those interested in outdoor field positions. There are also more limited opportunities for those who would prefer to stay indoors. These would include positions in computerized mapping, aerial photo interpretation and database management.
Outdoor labs are an integral part of the coursework. Students learn field techniques that they will use on the job in local forests, parks and natural areas. The courses incorporate technologically advanced equipment and software into the field data collection and analysis. In addition, each student completes a cooperative work internship, which gives college credit for on-the-job work experience.
Program Outcomes
At the completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- perform relevant field tasks required of natural resource
technicians
- use a broad range of technological tools to research, document, map, measure, record and analyze data relevant to natural resources
- demonstrate a practical understanding of Pacific Northwest forest ecosystems
- demonstrate knowledge of social influences on ecosystem management
- demonstrate professional skills needed for successful job performance.
Students desiring to enter the Natural Resources Technology program are advised that admission is on a first-come, first-served basis after satisfactory completion of placement criteria. Application packets are available on our web site at www.mhcc.edu/LRadmissions. Once you have read the application packet, if you have questions about the admission process, please call 503-491-7256.
Selected courses (up to 65 credits) may be transferred to several four-year institutions in appropriate bachelor degree programs. Check with the program adviser for current information.
| First Quarter (Fall) |
Cr |
| F111 |
Introduction to Natural Resources |
3 |
| F141 |
Tree and Shrub Identification |
3 |
| NR160 |
Wildland Fire |
3 |
| CIS120L |
Computer Concepts Lab I |
1 |
| MTH60 |
Beginning Algebra I |
4 |
| PE285OL |
Wilderness Survival |
3 |
| 17 |
| Second Quarter (Winter) |
| FT122 |
Forest Measurements I |
4 |
| NR180 |
Career Development in Natural Resources |
1 |
| FW251 |
Principles of Wildlife Conservation |
3 |
| MTH80 |
Technical Mathematics I1 |
4 |
| WR121 |
English Composition |
3 |
| 15 |
| Third Quarter (Spring) |
|
| F200 |
Introduction to Forest Surveying |
4 |
| NR144 |
Forest Insects and Diseases |
3 |
| NR230 |
Forest Botany |
4 |
| MTH85 |
Technical Mathematics II1 |
4 |
| 15 |
| Fourth Quarter (Fall) |
|
| F240 |
Natural Resources Ecology |
4 |
| FT221 |
Aerial Photos and Resource Mapping
|
5 |
| FT222 |
Forest Measurements II |
4 |
| FT242 |
Watershed Processes |
3 |
| 16 |
| Fifth Quarter (Winter) |
|
| FT228 |
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems |
3 |
| NR212 |
Current Issues in Forest Resources |
1 |
| NR242 |
W atershed Processes |
3 |
| NR244 |
Applied Silviculture I: Reforestation |
3 |
| PSY101 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
| |
Related elective |
3 |
| 16 |
| Sixth Quarter (Spring) |
|
| FT235 |
Outdoor Recreation |
3 |
| NR238 |
Timber Harvesting and Products |
5 |
| NR246 |
Applied Silviculture II: Forest Stand Dynamics |
3 |
| WE280NR_ |
Cooperative Education Internship2 |
3 |
| WR227 |
Technical Report Writing |
3 |
| 17 |
1 Students may not use demonstrated proficiency on the College Placement Test (CPT) to satisfy this requirement.
2 Cooperative Education-Students are encouraged to satisfy WE280NR during the summer between their first and second years.
Related Electives
The related elective is intended to provide enrichment in an area
of interest to the student. In selecting a related elective, students
should consult with their advisor to determine which course will best
meet their academic and professional goals.
Recommendations include :
NR 101 N atural Resources Fundamentals (for CASS only)
NR 130 I ntroductory Forest Botany (for CASS only)
NR 224 I ntroduction to Wetlands Identification and Management
NR 260 Field Projects
Other recommendations also include a foreign language, and any
courses with the following prefixes: ANT H, BA, BI, CH, CIS, FW, ET ,
EHS, G, GEO , NR , and SP.
See advisor for baccalaureate curriculum.
MHCC Program Web Link:
www.mhcc.edu/programs
Transfer School's Web Link:
Oregon State University - www.cof.orst.edu
Humbolt State University - http://humboldt.edu
(direct transfer and articulation agreement with MHCC)
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