Description

The Natural Resources (OSU Transfer) emphasis Associate of Science program is designed to fulfill 90-106 credits of the lower division requirements of a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources, from Oregon State University - Cascades. Two specialty options, the fish and wildlife conservation option and the individualized specialty option are available at OSU-Cascades and COCC. Other universities' requirements for a natural resources degree may be similar. Students planning to transfer to any university natural resources program should meet with a COCC forest resources technology advisor to discuss current transfer requirements.

Learning Outcomes

Arts & Letters

1. Interpret and engage in the Arts & Letters, making use of the creative process to enrich the quality of life; and

2. Critically analyze values and ethics within a range of human experience and expression to engage more fully in local and global issues. 

Cultural Literacy

1. Identify and analyze complex practices, values, and beliefs and the culturally and historically defined meanings of difference.  

Health

1. Explain the relationship between human behavior and health.

Mathematics

1. Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems; and

2. Recognize which mathematical concepts are applicable to a scenario, apply appropriate mathematics and technology in its analysis, and then accurately interpret, validate, and communicate the results.

Science or Computer Science

1. Gather, comprehend, and communicate scientific and technical information in order to explore ideas, models and solutions and generate further questions;

2. Apply scientific and technical modes of inquiry, individually, and collaboratively, to critically evaluate existing or alternative explanations, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions in an ethical manner; and

3. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of scientific studies and critically examine the influence of scientific and technical knowledge on human society and the environment. 

Social Science

1. Apply analytical skills to social phenomena in order to understand human behavior; and

2. Apply knowledge and experience to foster personal growth and better appreciate the diverse social world in which we live.

Speech/Oral Communication

1. Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals;

2. Respond to the needs of diverse audiences and contexts; and

3. Build and manage relationships.

Writing and Information Literacy

1. Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for academic and, in some cases, professional audiences;

2. Recognize and articulate the need for information, and then locate, evaluate, and ethically utilize that information to communicate effectively; and
3. Demonstrate appropriate reasoning in response to complex issues.

Entrance Requirements

While this program has no formal entrance requirements, individual courses may have prerequisites which must be met prior to enrollment.

Course Requirements

Natural Resources Options

NR Conservation and Technology Option

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Option

NR Policy and Management Option

Advising Notes

OSU recently updated their curriculum and the NR Conservation and Technology Option and the NR Policy and Management Option are no longer offered. While these options are no longer available, the courses within both options can transfer to the individualized specialty option at OSU-Cascades. Please contact COCC's forest resources technology advisor for more information.

The following requirement is not part of this AS degree but is required at OSU: Perspectives: Cultural Diversity category (see Baccalaureate Core list). Difference, Power and Discrimination is met by an upper division program requirement.

Performance Standards

• Academic Requirements:
  • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
  • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher

Sample Plan