Natural Resources
Do you love the outdoors? Do you have a dream of working outdoors?
The natural resources and conservation program you select can have a big impact on your future. At TVCC our dedicated instructors want you to succeed and achieve your career goals by giving you the highest quality education with hands-on learning!
The specialized knowledge you gain with TVCC's Natural Resources Career Pathways Certificate of Completion (CPCC) can help you get started working in the field and offers a "pathway" to an associates degree in Natural Resources.
Conservation Technician
The Natural Resources Conservation Technician CPCC prepares students for temporary technician work in Natural Resource conservation and management. Students will learn skills in forestry, range management, outdoor recreation management, wildlife conservation, water resource management, and noxious weed control. Students completing this Pathway Certificate will be employable by several state and federal agencies as well as by private industry.
FWR 101 - Natural Resource Seminar (1 credit)
NATR 105 - Field Methods (3 credits)
NATR 111 - Intro to Natural Resources (5 credits)
NATR 140 - Map Use & Analysis (4 credits)
NATR 221 - Natural Resources Ecology (3 credits)
Geospatial Analyst
The Geospatial Analyst CPCC prepares students for entry-level employment as a Geospatial Analyst for state and federal agencies as well as private industry. Students will learn skills in map reading, cartography, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and land survey. Students will understand and follow complex project specific guidance.
NATR 105 - Field Methods (3 credits)
NATR 112 - Global Positioning Systems (2 credits)
NATR 140 - Map Use and Analysis (4 credits)
GEOG 265 - Geographic Information Systems I (4 credits)
Range and Forest Technician
The Range and Forest Technician Career Pathway prepares students for entry level employment in range and forest management. Students will learn skills in range inventory and monitoring, forest measurements, watershed management and improvement, plant id, recreation management, wildlife management, and basic fire effects. Range and forest management provides habitat for a variety of plant and animal species, clean water, and sustainable grazing. Students will learn to inventory, classify, and monitor range and forest conditions to maintain or improve the health of these natural resources. Students completing this certificate will be employable by several state and federal agencies as well as private industry.
FOR 111 - Introduction to Forestry (3 credits)
NATR 103 - Applied Botany (3 credits)
NATR 106 - Intro to Fire Effects (3 credits)
NATR 217 - Intro to Watershed Mangement (3 credits)
NATR 241 - Intro to Range Management (4 credits)
NATR 251 - Outdoor Recreation Management (3 credits)
NATR 252 - Wildlife Management (3 credits)
Wildland Fire Technician
The Wildland Fire Technician Career Pathway Certificate of Completion provides the skills necessary for entry level seasonal employment as a firefighter for public agencies or private contractors fighting fires throughout the west.
FOR 111 - Introduction to Forestry (3 credits)
CSS 240 - Noxious Weeds (3 credits)
NATR 101 - Intro to Wildland Fire (3 credits)
NATR 106 - Intro to Fire Effects (3 credits)
NATR 112 - Global Positioning Systems (2 credits)
NATR 241 - Intro to Range Management (4 credits)