Skagit Valley College

Catalog Course Search Details

 Course Title:   Introduction to Natural Resources

 Title Abbreviation:   INTRO/NATURAL RESOURCES

 Department:    ENVC

 Course #:    104

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1

 CIP:    030101

 EPC:    165

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Introduction to natural resource agencies and institutions, including career opportunities; i.e. the role of the technician in forestry, fisheries, agriculture and parks. Includes student success skills.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: CSS 103 with a "D" or higher or concurrent enrollment.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Understand the type of employment they can expect.
  2. Understand the purpose and function of each discipline.
  3. Understand how to communicate with different cultures.
  4. Become a more successful student.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Purpose and function of federal, state, tribal, and local natural resource agencies.
  2. Communication with other social groups and cultures.
  3. Student success skills.