Degree Offered
- Associate of Science
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the two-year program, and ultimately a four-year program at another institution, the student is prepared for professional positions such as wildlife and fish biologists, wildlife managers, planners of wildlife conservation programs, and wildlife communication specialists. Students obtain a diverse background in biology, ecology, and natural resource management.
Faculty
Chair
- Jeff Jones - M.S. Forestry
Year @ PSC (2003)
Professor
- Jeff Jones - M.S. Forestry
Year @ PSC (2003)
General Education Foundations
Please use this link to view a list of courses that meet each GEF requirement.
NOTE: Some major requirements will fulfill specific GEF requirements. Please see the curriculum requirements listed below for details on which GEFs you will need to select.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Foundations | ||
| F1 - Composition & Rhetoric | 3-6 | |
| Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric and Composition, Rhetoric, and Research | ||
or ENGL 103 | Accelerated Academic Writing | |
| F2A/F2B - Science & Technology | 4-6 | |
| F3 - Math & Quantitative Reasoning | 3-4 | |
| F4 - Society & Connections | 3 | |
| F5 - Human Inquiry & the Past | 3 | |
| F6 - The Arts & Creativity | 3 | |
| F7 - Global Studies & Diversity | 3 | |
| F8 - Focus (may be satisfied by completion of a minor, double major, or dual degree) | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 31-37 | |
Please note that not all of the GEF courses are offered at all campuses. Students should consult with their advisor or academic department regarding the GEF course offerings available at their campus.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEF Elective Requirements (6) | 3 | |
| ENGL 101 & ENGL 102 | Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric and Composition, Rhetoric, and Research (GEF 1) | 6 |
| MATH 124 | Algebra with Applications (GEF 3) | 3 |
| STAT 211 | Elementary Statistical Inference | 3 |
| Select one of the following groups (GEF 2): | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology and Principles of Biology Laboratory (GEF 2) | ||
| General Biology 1 and General Biology 1 Laboratory | ||
| Select one of the following groups: | 4 | |
| Introductory Physiology and Introductory Physiology Laboratory | ||
| General Biology 2 and General Biology 2 Laboratory | ||
| Select one of the following groups: | 4 | |
| Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 and Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 Laboratory (GEF 8) | ||
| Survey of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry 1 and Survey of Chemistry 1 Laboratory | ||
| FNRS 191 | First-Year Seminar | 1 |
| MDS 270 | Effective Public Speaking (GEF 4) | 3 |
| AGEE 110 | Microcomputer Applications in Agricultural Education | 3 |
| ESWS 202 & 202L | Principles of Soil Science and Principles of Soil Science Laboratory | 4 |
| FNRS 140 | West Virginia's Natural Resources | 3 |
| FNRS 203 | Careers in Natural Resources Management 2 | 1 |
| FNRS 205 & 205L | Dendrology and Dendrology Laboratory | 3 |
| FNRS 212 & 212L | Forest Ecology and Forest Ecology Laboratory | 4 |
| WMAN 150 | Principles of Conservation Ecology (GEF 7) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Principles of Plant Science and Principles of Plant Science Laboratory | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Physical Science Elective | 4 | |
| Survey of General Organic Biological Chemistry 2 and Survey of Chemistry 2 Laboratory | ||
| Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 and Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 Laboratory | ||
| Planet Earth and Planet Earth Laboratory | ||
| Introductory Physics 1 and Introductory Physics 1 Laboratory | ||
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 101 (GEF 1) | 3 | ENGL 102 (GEF 1) | 3 |
| MATH 124 (GEF 3) | 3 | Select one of the following groups: | 4 |
| Select one of the following groups (GEF 2): | 4 | ||
| MDS 270 (GEF 4) | 3 | ||
| Select one of the following groups (GEF 8): | 4 | WMAN 150 (GEF 7) | 3 |
| Physical Science Elective | 4 | ||
| FNRS 191 | 1 | ||
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| FNRS 140 | 3 | ESWS 202 & 202L | 4 |
| FNRS 203 | 1 | AGEE 110 | 3 |
| FNRS 205 & 205L | 3 | FNRS 212 & 212L | 4 |
| PLSC 206 & 206L | 4 | GEF 6 (LARC 212 Recommended) | 3 |
| STAT 211 (GEF 8) | 3 | ||
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Total credit hours: 60 | |||
Major Learning Outcomes
Wildlife and Fisheries Resources
- The student will be able to solve mathematical problems that may include statistics, and accurately interpret information contained in graphs, tables, and diagrams appropriate to forestry.
- The student will be able to distinguish and describe common tree species at the Family. Genus, and Species taxonomic levels.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences, including professional and lay persons.
- The student demonstrates professionalism and a strong work ethic.