ESF Academic Catalog
Environmental and Natural Resources Conservation (A.A.S.)

The environmental and natural resources conservation program provides students with the scientific theory and applied skills necessary for a technical career in the environmental and natural resources sector. This program will provide students with a solid grounding in applied ecological and sociopolitical concepts, accompanied by technical training in plant and tree identification, land surveying, natural resources measurements, geospatial applications, soil and water monitoring, wildlife techniques and forest recreation.

Students interested in a baccalaureate degree may wish to investigate programs in the Environmental Biology, Environmental Studies or the Sustainable Resources Management departments. Transfer is possible upon completion of the A.A.S. degree at Wanakena. Students should consult with an advisor in the Undergraduate Admissions office as soon as possible. 

The freshman year environmental and natural resources conservation curriculum consists of general studies courses which may be taken at any accredited four-year, community, or technical college.

First Year Required Courses

Course	Codes*	Credits
General Biology with lab	G	4
Science Course with lab (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)		4
English with a Focus on Writing (Two 3-credit courses)	G	6
Trigonometry or pre-calculus (1 course)	G	3
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice	G	3
Total Maximum Transfer Credits		20

 

Second Year Required Courses

Total Minimum Credits for Degree: 64