Conservation and Restoration Ecology (CRE)
Conservation and Restoration Ecology (CRE) links the study of conserving and maintaining ecological systems and their elements with the recovery of damaged ecosystems. The combination of conservation and restoration creates a practical framework for managing natural resources and landscapes. Fundamental understandings of ecosystem components and processes are used to foster and sustain native species, ecological communities, and ecosystems.
Environmental Science Requirements
All BIS and/or BES 3xx and 4xx courses are under development.
28 Credits
- BIS 300 Interdisciplinary Inquiry (5 credits)
- BES 301 Science Methods and Practice (5 credits)
- BIS 315 Understanding Statistics (5 credits)
- BES 303 Environmental Monitoring Practicum (3 credits)
- BES 312 Ecology (5 credits)
- BES 3xx Introduction to GIS OR BES 439 Computer Modeling & Visualization in Environmental Science (5 credits)
CRE Core Course Requirements
20 Credits
- BES 316 Ecological Methods (5 credits)
- BES 362 Intro to Restoration Ecology (5 credits)
- BES 485 Conservation Biology (5 credits)
- BES 311 Environmental Chemistry OR BES 3xx Hydrogeology (5 credits)
CRE Distribution Requirements
20 Credits
- Environmental Science (5 credits)
- Methods & Practices (5 credits)
- Society & Environment (5 credits)
- Environmental Policy & Management (5 credits)
List of all CRE Distribution courses
Capstone
10 Credits
- BES 462, 463, 464 Capstone or approved Independent Research
General Electives
12 Credits
NOTE: Within the credits taken in the IAS curriculum, students must complete 10 credits each in Visual, Literary and Performing Arts (VLPA); Individuals & Societies (I&S); and Natural World (NW).
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Science (ES) Core & Affiliate Faculty and Staff
BS ES Core & Affiliate Faculty
Martha Groom, Warren Gold, Cinnamon Hillyard, Dan Jaffe, Becca Price, Dave Stokes, Rob Turner