Environmental Conservation, AAS-T

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Overview

The Environmental Conservation program is designed to meet the growing need for environmental and natural resource technicians within the natural resources and parkland areas. The effects from landscape uses such as forestry, agriculture, and urban development are the main focus of this degree. Graduates are employed by federal, state, county, and city governments, tribal entities or businesses managing natural resources. Employment by non-profit organizations is also on the rise.

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Degree Intent and Transfer Options

Upon completion, Workforce degrees and/or certificates are intended to give students the skills needed to move directly into employment. While these degrees are not intended to transfer to a university, students will be eligible to apply for admissions to Skagit Valley College’s Bachelor of Applied Science - Applied Management (BASAM) degree or Bachelor of Applied Science - Environmental Conservation (BASEC) degree and, in some cases, could transfer to other schools. If you are interested in continuing your education by entering a bachelor’s degree program, please work closely with your Academic Advisor and Department Chair.

Program Map

Program Maps are an integral part of the Planning Guide. Each Program Map includes a recommended quarterly sequence of courses for a full-time student to earn this degree within two years. The courses align with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and is designed to help you create an individualized, customized Educational Plan, required of all SVC students. Please consult with an SVC Advisor to schedule courses and develop your personal Educational Plan.

114 credits

First Year

Fall Quarter

ENVC 101 - Introduction to Watershed Management Credits: (5)
ENVC 102 - Invertebrate Biology and Identification Credits: (4)
ENVC 104 - Introduction to Natural Resources Credits: (1)
CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience Credits: (2)
† ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 17

Winter Quarter

ENVC 112 - Limnology Credits: (5)
ENVC 123 - Fish Biology, Taxonomy, and Life History Credits: (5)
CHEM& 121 - Intro to Chemistry Credits: (5)
or CHEM 110

or CHEM 161
PE 200 - First Aid, Safety, and CPR Credits: (2)

Total Credits: 15

Spring Quarter

ENVC 122 - Stream Ecology Credits: (5)
ENVC 140 - Plants of Western Washington Credits: (5)
ENGL& 102 - Composition II Credits: (5)
or ENGL 235 - Technical Writing (5)
† MATH& 141 - Precalculus I Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 20

Summer Quarter

‡ ENVC 199 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-15) (6)

Total Credits: 6

Second Year

Fall Quarter

ENVC 201 - Watershed Restoration Credits: (5)
ENVC 202 - Wildlife Biology: D Credits: (5)
GIS 101 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 15

Winter Quarter

ENVC 210 - Fish Ecology and Management Credits: (5)
ENVC 211 - Ecological Sampling and Monitoring Design Credits: (4)
ENVC 106 - Soil Science and Conservation Credits: (5)
GIS 107 - Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 19

Spring Quarter

ENVC 220 - Wetlands in Managed Landscapes Credits: (4)
ENVC 221 - Ecology of Ecosystem Edges/Ecotones Credits: (3)
ENVC 222 - Field Project Credits: (3)
^ ENVC Elective or *LC/GE (5)
CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: (5)
or CMST 210 - Interpersonal Communication: D (5)

Total Credits: 20

Note:

* Learning Community (5-10 credits) or 5 credits of General Education (natural sciences, social sciences, or humanities) from AA-DTA distribution/ENVC elective, plus Integrative Experience (IE). Must be outside of technical area, approved by Department Chair. Please see INDEX regarding Learning Communities.

† Students who do not receive an appropriate test score will require additional coursework to develop necessary skills for entry into class.

‡ ENVC 199 may be taken at any time during the two-year program with Department Chair approval.

^ Electives must be chosen from within Environmental Conservation , the sciences, or Geographic Information Systems .