Natural Resources (NRC)
Certificate Program
Program Overview
The Natural Resources certificate program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawing simulations in support of civil engineers, geological engineers, and related professionals. This program includes instruction in basic engineering principals, geological and seismographic mapping, machine drafting, computer-aided drafting (CAD), pipe drafting, and survey interpretation.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate and understand the use of AUTO CAD in a working environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate computing and mapping skills in engineering applications.
- Describe different types of production, transportation and utilization of local energy resources.
- Understand the basic civil engineering practices as these apply to energy and natural resources.
FYE1110
First Year Experience is required for all students to take in year 1, fall semester. Students must receive a passing grade.
Class Sequence
| Code | Course Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Fall Semester | ||
| ECE1120 | CAD | 4 | |
| ECE1170 | Computing for Engineers | 3 | |
| ENG1110 | Composition I | 3 | |
| MAT1130 | College Algebra | 4 | |
| FST1116/1126 | Workplace Safety/OSHA30 | 1/3 | |
| GIS1100 | Introduction to GIS | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | |||
| ECE1160 | Hydraulics & Hydrology OR | 4 | |
| ECE2241 | Soil Mechanics | 4 | |
| MAT1140 | Trigonometry | 3 | |
| PHY1110 | Physics I | 5 | |
| NSC1120 | Science of Energy OR | 3 | |
| NGT1100 | Introduction to Oil and Gas | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 33/35 | ||