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The Program Watershed Management blends knowledge of biological sciences with application of cutting- edge technical skills. Technicians will be skilled in identifying and assessing natural habitat needs of fish and wildlife in relation to healthy ecosystems with emphasis on the restoration and management of aquatic environments. Career Opportunities • Forest & Conservation Technician • Environmental Science & Protection Tech. • Water Quality Technician • Biological Aide/Technician • Biological Specimen Technician • Conservation Technician • Environmental Compliance Technician • Environmental Engineering Assistant/Tech. • Environmental Restoration Technician • Field Sampling Technician • Hydrology Technician • Laboratory Assistant • Soil Technician • GIS Technician WWCC’s Degree Options • Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences in Watershed Management Available upon completion of the two-year program of study. • Watershed Management Certificate Available upon completion of the first three quarters of the program. www.wwcc.edu/wec Watershed Management at Walla Walla Community College W A L L A W A L L A C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E E S T A B L I S H E D 1 9 6 7 For More Information Melissa Holecek • (509) 524-5208 • [email protected] Walla Walla Community College ...Your Best Choice

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The ProgramWatershed Management blends knowledge of biological sciences with application of cutting-edge technical skills. Technicians will be skilled in identifying and assessing natural habitat needs of fish and wildlife in relation to healthy ecosystems with emphasis on the restoration and management of aquatic environments.

Career Opportunities• Forest & Conservation Technician• Environmental Science & Protection Tech.• Water Quality Technician• Biological Aide/Technician• Biological Specimen Technician• Conservation Technician• Environmental Compliance Technician• Environmental Engineering Assistant/Tech.• Environmental Restoration Technician• Field Sampling Technician• Hydrology Technician• Laboratory Assistant• Soil Technician• GIS Technician

WWCC’s Degree Options• Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences in

Watershed Management Available upon completion of the two-year program of study.

• Watershed Management CertificateAvailable upon completion of the first three quarters of the program.

www.wwcc.edu/wec

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For More InformationMelissa Holecek • (509) 524-5208 • [email protected]

Walla Walla Community College ...Your Best Choice

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Watershed Management

Required coursework for Watershed Management AAS Degree The actual order and specific coursework may vary depending on student placement,

start date, and quarter. Please check with an advisor regarding any substitutions.

The following courses can be substituted for identified related instruction courses (J) Jobs: AGPR 100, OCSUP 103 (L) Leadership: WTM 197, any 292 course (M) Math: MATH above 100 (O) Oral Communications: CMST 201, CMST& 210, CMST& 220 (R) Human Relations: WTM 135, CMST 201, CMST& 210, PSYC& 100, any 192 course (W) Written Communications: ENGL& 101 * Business Core Elective: AGRI 201, AGRI 221, AGRI 210, AGRI 211, AGRI 102, AGRI 108, AGRI 220, AGRI 103, CS 110

CIP 03.0101 EPC 165 Updated 10/8/18

Year 2

Fall Quarter Course # Course Name Credits

AGRI 222 Agriculture and Water Policy 5

ENT 150 Intro to GIS 3

WTM 139 Watershed Management 5

BIOL 130 General Ecology 5

Winter Quarter Course # Course Name Credits

AGPR 201 Basic Soil Science 5

ENT 151 Advanced GIS 3

WTM 239 Watershed Processes and Restoration 5

Spring Quarter Course # Course Name Credits

AGPR 140 Ag Safety and Pesticides 5

IFA 022 AHA Heartsaver First Aid 0.4

WTM 190 Water Quality and Environmental Chemistry 5

WTM 297 Special Project 1

Elective Advisor approved WTM/AGPR/AGRI/TURF/ENGR/ENT/EST Elective 3-12

Degree Total Credits 94.4-103.4

Year 1

Fall Quarter Course # Course Name Credits

AENG 100 Technical Writing in the Workplace (W, J) 5

AGPR 113 Cultivated Plants 5

WTM 112 Irrigation Principles 5

Winter Quarter Course # Course Name Credits

BIOL& 100 Survey of Biology 5

ACOM 102 Communication in the Workplace (O, R, L) 5

AMTH 107 Applied Math for the Trades (M) 5

Elective* Advisor approved Ag Business Elective (AGRI course aligned with degree) 3

Spring Quarter Course # Course Name Credits

AGPR 105 Weed Biology and Identification 5

WTM 197 Project Planning 1

WTM 135 Issues in Agriculture and Natural Resources 5

WTM 229 Aquatic Ecology and Research Methods 5