ECS Major Requirements: Advising Sheet (Effective Catalog Year ) (rev: 11/01/2016)

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1 ECS Major Requirements: Advising Sheet (Effective Catalog Year ) (rev: 11/01/2016) Student: Adviser: Program Objectives: Students graduating with a degree in Environmental Conservation and Sustainability: Understand the complexity of social-ecological systems and meet environmental challenges Are grounded in ecological principles and comprehend the connections between natural resource and social systems Integrate scientific information with human ethics and have the theoretical, methodological, technical and practical skills necessary to solve complex problems Work collaboratively with diverse interest groups to facilitate policy and action toward a sustainable future Are environmental citizens, sustainability advocates, and leaders for constructive change. Program Structure: (1) ECS Core Requirements. The ECS core consists of 15 courses. Some core requirements are met by taking a specific course. For other requirements, students choose one course from a list of options. The ECS core consists of basic integrative courses, a strong foundation in the natural, physical and social sciences, and essential tools and skills. (2) ECS Focus Area Requirements. Students create a 7-course Focus Area based on an Environmental Issue, Ecological System or Natural Resource of their choice. The Focus Area provides advanced study regarding specific issues of conservation and/or sustainability regarding that topic. The Focus Area is based upon at least one course in the Ecology and Natural Resources category, reflecting the interests and future direction of the student, along with a combination of courses in the Social Sciences; Tools, Skills and Natural History categories; and any additional courses from the Ecology and Natural Resources category. Focus Areas should be designed in close consultation with the adviser. Note: Courses used to fulfill Core requirements may not be used in the Focus Area, and vice versa. (3) University Requirements. Students must meet the university s requirements for credits (earning at least 128), Writing Requirement courses, and Discovery Program courses. Some of the courses required for the ECS major may also be used to meet Writing or Discovery Program requirements (see page 5, items V and VI). Program Notes: Students are expected to work closely with their advisers to ensure that they will complete the university requirements and the ECS core and focus requirements necessary for graduation. Ultimately, it is the student s responsibility to make sure all requirements have been met. All transfer students must adapt their schedules to incorporate courses as necessary. Internal transfers from other UNH majors require a 2.5 GPA for formal acceptance to the ECS major. Depending on their background, some transfer students will also need to complete Biology 412 with a C- or better. Students wishing to change their major to ECS must first meet with the Program Coordinator. If you will be studying away from UNH during your program, planning ahead is essential, as not all courses are offered each semester. Some are offered only in alternate years. Students are expected to follow the curriculum as defined. Students must submit COLSA Petitions for Academic Variance to the ECS Coordinator to request any exceptions to the ECS Curriculum. Students must achieve a grade of C- or better for all courses counted towards the Environmental Conservation and Sustainability major. No exceptions.

2 SEE PAGE 6 FOR A SUGGESTED PROGRAM OF STUDY I. Degree Core Requirements (14 Courses) (Note: Courses used to fulfill Focus Area requirements may not be used in the Core) Foundational Courses (2 required courses): NR 435 Contemporary Conservation Issues and Environmental Awareness (F, S) * (ETS) ** NR 437 Principles of Sustainability (S) Natural Science Biology (2 required courses) BIOL 412 Introductory Biology (F, S) (BS DLAB, INQ) NR 439 Environmental Biology (S) Ecological Principles (Choose 1 from below) Choice: BIOL 541 General Ecology (F, S) (WI) NR 527 Forest Ecology (F) SAFS 502 Agroecology (S) Physical Science (Choose 1 from below) Choice: NR 403 Introduction to Environmental Science (F) CHEM 403 General Chemistry (F) (PS DLAB) ESCI 409 Geology and the Environment (F, S) (PS DLAB) PHYS 401 Intro to Physics (F) (PS DLAB) NR 458 The Science of Where? (Su) (PS DLAB) CHE 410 Energy and the Environment (F, S) (PS) ENE 520 Environmental Pollution (F) (ETS, WI) Social Science Resources Economics (1 required course) EREC 411 Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives (F, S) (SS) Env. Ethics and Values (Choose 1 from below) Choice: NR 701 Ecological Sustainability and Values (S) (WI) NR 784 Sustainable Living Global Perspectives (F) SOC 565 Environment and Society (F, S) Natural Resource Policy (1 required course) Choice: NR 602 Natural Resources and Environmental Policy (S) (WI) EcoQuest Students: NR 662 Environmental Policy, Planning and Sustainability in New Zealand (F, S) (WI) Essential Tools and Skills Field Methods (1 required course) NR 415 Field Methods (2 credits) (F) Statistics (Choose 1 from below) Choice: BIOL 528 Applied Biostatistics (F, S) (QR) EREC 525 Statistical Methods and Applications (F) (QR) Geospatial Analysis (1 required course) NR 658 Introduction to GIS (S) * Semester Offered: F S Su Summer O Occasional ** Discovery Attribute (See page 5) (Catalog Year ; Rev 11/01/2016) 2

3 I. Degree Core Requirements (continued) (14 Courses) Writing Skills (Choose 1 from below) Choice: ENGL 502 Professional and Technical Writing (F, S) (WI) ENGL 521 Nature Writers (F, S) (WI) ENGL 503 Persuasive Writing (F, S) (WI) Presentation Skills (Choose 1 from below) Choice: CMN 500 Public Speaking (F, S) THDA 520 Creative Drama (F) THDA 583 Introduction to Puppetry ## (F, S) (FPA) THDA 622 Storytelling, Story Theater and Involvement Dramatics (O) THDA 624A Theater for Young Audiences (O) II. Focus Area (7 Courses): Create a Focus Area addressing an Environmental Issue, Ecological System or Natural Resource of your choosing. The Focus Area is based upon at least one course in the Ecology and Natural Resources category, along with a combination of courses in the Social Sciences; Tools, Skills and Natural History categories; and any additional courses from the Ecology and Natural Resources category that reflect your interests and future direction. Focus Areas should be designed in close consultation with your advisor. (Note: Courses used to fulfill Core requirements may not be used in the Focus Area) Ecology and Natural Resources (1-4 courses): Choose at least one (1) course from this category and up to three (3) additional courses. No more than 1 course may be at the 400 or 500 level. Additional courses must be at the 600 or 700 levels. ESCI 405 Global Environmental Change NR 433 Wildlife Ecology (BS DLAB) NR 501 Studio Soils NR 502 Forest Ecosystems and Environmental Change (ETS) NR 504 Freshwater Resources (PS DLAB) MEFB 571 Estuarine Ecology Ecology and Natural Resources Choices and Semester Completed: 1. NR 603 Landscape Ecology NR 625 Physiological Ecology NR 640 Wildlife Population Ecology NR 642 Introduction to Biogeography NR 650 Principles of Conservation Biology NR 660 Ecology and Biogeography of New Zealand NR 661 Restoration Ecology and Ecosystems NZ NR 663 Applied Directed Research NZ NR 664 Conservation Genetics NR 706 Soil Ecology NR 729 Silviculture NR 734 Tropical Ecology NR 751 Aquatic Ecosystems NR 765 Community Ecology NR 783 Forest Communities of NH PBIO/ZOOL 717 Lake Ecology (General Limnology) PBIO 747 Aquatic Plants in Rest., Mgmt. and Cons. ZOOL 628 Marine Invertebrate Evolution and Ecology ZOOL 726 Conservation Behavior ZOOL 772 Fisheries Biology MEFB 674 Ecology and the Marine Environment NR 711 Wetland Ecology and Management NR 730 Terrestrial Ecosystems NR 744 Biogeochemistry NR 761 Environmental Soil Chemistry NR 782 Monitoring Forest Health PBIO/ZOOL 725 Marine Ecology PBIO 760 Insect Pest Management ZOOL 708 Stream Ecology ZOOL 750 Biological Oceanography MEFB 616 Tropical Coastal Plant Ecology MEFB 702 Sustainable Marine Fisheries ## Not open to Seniors (Catalog Year ; Rev 11/01/2016) 3

4 II. Focus Area (continued) (7 Courses): Social Sciences (2-5 courses): Choose at least two (2) courses from this category and up to three (3) additional courses. No more than 1 course may be at the 400 or 500 level. Additional courses must be at the 600 or 700 levels. CEP 415 Community Development Perspectives CEP 508 Applied Community Development NR 507 Introduction to Our Energy Systems and Sustainable Energy (ETS) NR 606 International Energy Topics NR 643 Economics of Forestry NR 662 Environmental Policy, Planning and Sust. NZ (WI) NR 701 Ecological Sustainability and Values (WI) NR 718 Law of Natural Resources and the Environment NR 720 International Environmental Politics and Policies for 21 st Century (WI) NR 724 Resolving Environmental Conflicts (WI) NR 783 Forest Communities of NH NR 784 Sustainable Living Global Perspectives NR 787 Advanced Sustainable Energy ANTH 680 Globalization, Development and Poverty (WI) ANTH 695 Globalization and Population Health (WI) CEP 614 Fundamentals of Planning (WI) ECON 605 Intermediate Micro ECON 645 International Economics ECON 668 Economic Development (WI) ECON 669 Women and Economic Development (WI) ECON 706 Economics of Climate Change ECON 707 Economic Growth and Environmental Quality EREC 627 Community Economics EREC 633 Economics of Travel and Tourism EREC 680 Agricultural and Food Policy EREC 711 Marine Resource Economics GEOG 673 Environmental Geography (WI) POLT 751 Comparative Env. Politics (WI) SOC 665 Environmental Sociology (WI) Social Sciences Choices and Semester Completed EREC 708 Environmental Economics EREC 756 Rural and Regional Econ. Develop. (WI) HIST 618 American Environmental History POLT 780 International Environmental Politics (WI) SOC 730 Communities and the Environment III. Advanced Tools & Skills and Natural History Choice: Choose at least one (1) course from this category. NR 425 Field Dendrology NR 703 Watershed Water Quality Management NR 712 Mammalogy NR 716 Wetlands Delineation NR 745 Forest Management NR 757 Remote Sensing of the Environment NR 760 GIS in Natural Resources SOC 601 Methods of Social Research PBIO/ZOOL 719 Field Studies in Lake Ecology PBIO 752 Mycology ZOOL 712 Ichthyology NR 655 Vertebrate Biology NR 707 Environmental Modeling NR 713 Quantitative Ecology NR 719 Wetlands Restoration and Mitigation NR 749 Forest Inventory and Modeling NR 759 Digital Image Processing for NR NR 785 Systems Thinking for Sustainable Solutions PBIO/ZOOL 732 Lake Management ZOOL 542 Ornithology ZOOL 745 Biology and Diversity of Insects (Catalog Year ; Rev 11/01/2016) 4

5 IV. Senior Capstone Options: (Choose one option from below) Capstone Choice: OPTION 1: NR 786: Sustainability Leadership (WI) (F) (4 cr) OR OPTION 2: NR 753 Sustainability as an Abundance Paradigm (F) (2 cr) AND NR 754 Sense of Place and Sustainability (S) (2cr) Both seminars must be scheduled. At least one must be taken in the Senior Year. 1: 2: OR OPTION 3: NR 663 (EcoQuest: NZ Directed Projects) if taken in the Senior Year Note: If NR 663 is taken prior to the senior year, then NR 753, NR 754 OR NR 786 (see above) must be taken in the Senior year to fulfill the capstone requirement. OR OPTION 4: Directed projects (4 cr) fulfilling one of the following: McNair Research Theses, Hamel Center Programs (IROP, SURF USA, SURF Abroad, etc.) may be applied in consultation with your adviser and the ECS program coordinator. V. NR 600 Work Experience (0 cr): Each ECS major will engage in a practical experience (internship, employment, etc) reflecting their interests and goals. The choice of the experience will be made in conjunction with the advisor and may occur any time beginning with the sophomore year. Refer to ECS Practicum/Work Experience Guidelines. Notes: UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS VI. DISCOVERY PROGRAM Completed A. Discovery Foundation Skills 1. One course in Writing Skills (WS) - ENGL One course in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) - Met with BIOL 528 or EREC One Inquiry course (INQ) - Met with BIOL 412 B. Discovery in the Disciplines 4. One course in Biological Science* Met with BIOL 412 (DLAB) and One course in Physical Science* Met w/ CHE 410, CHEM 403 (DLAB), ESCI 409 (DLAB), PHYS 401 (DLAB) *One of the Biological and Physical Sciences courses must have a lab (DLAB attribute) 5. One course in Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) 6. One course in Historical Perspectives (HP) 7. One course in Humanities (HUMA) 8. One course in Social Science (SS) - Met with EREC One course in World Culture (WC) (May be met with a Study Abroad experience.) 10. One course in Environment, Technology and Society (ETS) - Met with NR 435, 502, 507 or ENE 520 VII. UNIVERSITY WRITING REQUIREMENT 1. ENGL One course in the student s major 3. One course at the 600 level or above 4. One elective writing course (Catalog Year ; Rev 11/01/2016) 5

6 Sample Program Of Study First year Bio 412 (Inquiry, Disc BS) NR 437 NR 435 (Disc ETS) NR 439 NR 415 Field Methods EREC 411 (Disc SS) Discovery course (not SS or ETS) Discovery Course or ENGL 401 Another Discovery Course or ENGL 401 Second year Third year Ecological Principles 1 Statistics (Disc QR) 2 Physical Science (Disc PS) 2 Writing Skills (Univ. writing req.) 2 Presentation Skills (possible Disc FPA) 2 NR 658 GIS Discovery Course Discovery Course Practicum 3 NR 602 (WI) Focus Area Courses 5 Ethics/Values Requirement OR Electives Focus Area Courses OR any remaining Discovery or WI requirements OR Electives OR Capstone 4 OR any remaining Discovery or WI requirements OR Capstone 4 Fourth Year Capstone Requirement 5 Capstone Requirement 5 Focus Area Courses Focus Area Courses OR Electives OR Electives OR any remaining Discovery or WI requirements OR any remaining Discovery or WI requirements Notes: 1: All choices for the Ecological Principles requirement except for SAFS 502 are fall courses. 2: The Statistics, Physical Science, Writing Skills and Presentation Skills requirements may be taken in either the or Semester of the second year. 3: Work experience, internship, etc may be scheduled any time beginning in the second year. 4: One of the 2 credit capstone seminars may be taken in either the fall or spring of the junior year. 5: One 2 credit capstone seminar may be taken in each of the and semesters of the Senior Year OR NR 786 may be taken in the semester of the Senior Year. (Catalog Year ; Rev 11/01/2016) 6