Natural Resources Conservation
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (16 Credit Hours)
- AGR 100 Soil Science (3)
- BIO/CON 103 Environmental Science (4)
- CON 100 First Year Experience in Conservation (3)
- CON 122 Introduction to Applied Field Techniques (3)
- ENG 101 Composition I (3)
Second Semester (17 Credit Hours)
- BIO 121 General Biology I OR BIO 125 Foundation of Life Science (4)
- BIO/CON 224 Introduction to Dendrology and Field Botany (3)
- CON 102 Introduction to Fish and Wildlife (3)
- CON 190 Conservation Field Camp (1)
- ENG 102 Introduction to Reading Literature (3)
- COM 110 Public Speaking (3) OR COM 115 Interpersonal Communication (3)
Third Semester (15 Credit Hours)
- BIO 221/CON 202 Principles of Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology (3)
- Conservation (CON) Elective (3)
- Approved Elective (3)
- SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Qualitative Reasoning) (3)
- SUNY General Education approved course in Social Sciences and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice (3)
Fourth Semester (14 Credit Hours)
- CON 203 Seminar in Environmental Conservation (4)
- CON/GIS 241 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
- CON 245 Environmental Conservation Capstone (1)
- Approved Elective (3)
- SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement (3) OR World History and Global Awareness (3)
Schedule Updated: March 12, 2024