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Desert Naturalist Local Certificate

For Employment Preparation
This certificate is locally approved and is NOT notated on the student’s academic transcript in accordance with State regulations.

Semester 1

Course Code Title Units
NR 001 Conservation of Natural Resources 3
NR 001L Conservation of Natural Resources Lab 1
  Major Elective Units from Group A 4
  Major Elective Units from Group B 4

Major Elective Units List

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