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2016-2017 College Catalog 
    
2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Natural Resource Biology, A.S.


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This program includes areas in Environmental Biology, Forestry, Resource Management, and Wildlife Management. The program of Natural Resource Biology provides coursework concerning ecological communities, plant and animal studies, and Geographic Information Systems. The courses required in this program parallel those found at four-year institutions and should transfer without difficulty. Students must successfully complete core courses with a “C-” or better to meet program requirements. Transfer courses are designed to aid students in completing their four-year degrees. Students planning to transfer to a four-year program may need to have additional hours beyond the program requirements at Northwest College in order to transfer in as a junior. These students should consult with their advisor and the appropriate four-year college catalog.

Distribution Requirements


Students should refer to the Graduation Requirements .

Total General Education Requirements: 31-34 Credits


Eight hours of Science will be fulfilled by taking Core Courses.

Total Core Courses: 19-21 Credits


Recommended Transfer and General Electives


Transfer and General Electives selected in consultation with advisor.

Track I and Track II courses are designed to fulfill degree requirements at different four-year institutions.

Minimum Credits for Degree = 64


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