F AS in Natural Resources - American Samoa Community College

An associate of science degree in Natural Resources provides a foundation in the natural sciences, with a focus on the biological and physical science aspects of managing natural resources. Emphasis is also on the social, cultural and economic aspects of managing natural resources and the environment.

Advising Sheets

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Degree Requirements

1st Year General Education

Class Description Credits
CLP 150A College and Life PLanning 1
ENG 150 Introduction to Literature 3
ENG 151 Freshman Composition 3
MAT 151 Intermediate Algebra 3
BIO 155/155L Ecology 4
AGR 152 Natural Resources 3
AGR 100I Practical Job Experience I 3
HIS 162 Pacific History 3
HIS 170 World Civilization I 3
BIO 180/180L Biology I 4
ICT 150 Introduction to Computers 3
Total: 31

2nd Year General Education

Class Description Credits
CHM 150/150L Chemistry I/Lab 4
PSY 150 Introduction to Psychology 3
SPH 153 Introduction to Speech 3
BIO 181/181L Biology II 4
CHM 151/151L Chemistry II/Lab 4
MAT 260 Introduction to Statistics 3
Total: 21

Program Requirements

Class Description Credits
AGR 100II Practical Job Experience II 1
NRS 180 Forests and Agroforestry 4
AGR 197 Polynesian Culture and Natural Resources Learning Project 3
MSC 160 Natural Marine Resources
OR 3
MSC 200 Introduction to Aquaculture
NRS 200 Natural Resources 4
NRS 250 Environmental Studies 3
Total Credits: 18

Program Recommended Courses

Class Description Credits
AGR 297 Environmental Service-Learning Exchange 2
Total Credits: 2

Total Credits

Class Credits
1 st Year General Education Requirements 31
2 nd Year General Education Requirements 21
Program Requirements 18
Total Credits: 70
Program Recommended Courses: 2 Credits