Natural Resources Management AAS Degree Courses

Program Details
Award Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits 64
Program Start Fall

2024–2025 Suggested Sequence of Study

The following suggested sequence of study is for new full-time students starting the program Fall 2024.

When registering for classes refer to Self-Service > Student Planning to view your specific program requirements, your progress, and ensure proper registration. See Registering for Credit Classes for registration information and instructions.

Courses and costs are subject to change. See what's included in the cost calculation.

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Term 1
CNS-107 Outdoor Recreation Techniques 1 credits $329.00
CNS-110 Equipment Operation and Safety 2 credits $485.00
CNS-121 Environmental Conservation 3 credits $695.00
CNS-204 Native Vegetation 3 credits $728.00
ENG-105 Composition I 3 credits $675.00 or
COM-781 Written Communication in the Workplace 3 credits $675.00
MAT-156 Statistics 3 credits $675.00 or
Math Elective 3 credits
Total Credits: 15
Total Tuition + Course Fees: $3,587.00

Term 2
AGA-154 Fundamentals of Soil Science 3 credits $696.00 or
BIO-113 General Biology II 4 credits $914.00
AGA-284 Pesticide Application Certification 3 credits $731.00 or
BIO-112 General Biology I 4 credits $905.00
AGP-340 Foundations of GIS and GPS 3 credits $695.00
CNS-104 Outdoor Recreation II 1 credits $315.00
CNS-108 Wildlife Identification 3 credits $719.00
CNS-143 Fire Management 3 credits $705.00
CNS-180 Principles of Interpretation 2 credits $630.00 or
ENG-106 Composition II 3 credits $675.00
Total Credits: 18
Total Tuition + Course Fees: $4,491.00

Term 3
CNS-136 Aquatic Management 3 credits $805.00
CNS-138 Woodland Management 3 credits $770.00
CNS-205 Advanced Outdoor Recreation Techniques 1 credits $395.00
CNS-228 Natural Areas Management 3 credits $915.00
SOC-110 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits $675.00 or
PSY-102 Human and Work Relations 3 credits $675.00 or
PSY-111 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits $675.00
SPC-101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 credits $675.00
Total Credits: 16
Total Tuition + Course Fees: $4,235.00

Term 4
AGT-805 Employment Experience 5 credits $1125.00
CNS-109 Wildlife Ecology 3 credits $675.00
CNS-134 Wildlife Management 4 credits $975.00
CNS-200 Conservation Biology 3 credits $732.00
Total Credits: 15
Total Tuition + Course Fees: $3,507.00

Math Electives
MAT-102 Intermediate Algebra 4 credits $900.00
MAT-110 Math for Liberal Arts 3 credits $675.00
MAT-121 College Algebra 4 credits $900.00
MAT-128 Precalculus 4 credits $900.00
MAT-134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry 3 credits $675.00
MAT-210 Calculus I 4 credits $900.00
MAT-216 Calculus II 4 credits $900.00
MAT-219 Calculus III 4 credits $900.00
MAT-772 Applied Math 3 credits $675.00

Cost Calculations

Calculations are based on 2024–2025 resident tuition and fees and course fees.

Cost calculations are provided for informational purposes only and are not a guarantee of charges.

Course Cost Calculation

Resident tuition and fees per credit hour × course credits + course fee (if applicable).

Total Tuition + Course Fees Calculation

Sum of tuition and course fees for all courses for the term.

If more than one course can be taken to fulfill the requirement, the first course listed is used in the total tuition and fees calculation.

Additional costs not included in the cost calculations:

Contact Information

Academic/College Success Advisor

Last Names A–L

Kaitlyn Harris
Bremer Hall 136A
319-296-4014 ext.1066
Email Kaitlyn Harris

Last Names M–Z

John Peterson
Bremer Hall 136A
319-296-4014 ext.1448
Email John Peterson

Faculty Advisor

Ryan Kurtz
Bremer Hall 111F
319-296-2329 ext.1312
Email Ryan Kurtz

Administrative Assistant

Jennie Bowser
Buchanan Hall 131
319-296-4009
Email Jennie Bowser

Dean

Applied Technologies

Dave Grunklee
Butler Hall 131A
319-296-4042
Email Dave Grunklee

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