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.
Conservation and Restoration Ecology Pathway Requirements
The 80 major credits must be completed in MATRICULATED STATUS. In addition to the 80 credits within the major, complete 10 credits of general electives.
All BIS and/or BES 3xx and 4xx courses are under development.
27 Credits
CRE Core Course Requirements
20 Credits
CRE Distribution Requirements
20 Credits
- Environmental Science (5 credits)
- Methods & Practices (5 credits)
- Society & Environment (5 credits)
- Environmental Policy & Management (5 credits)
Capstone
13 Credits
- BES 462, 463, 464 Capstone or approved Independent Research (10 credits)
- BIS 499 Portlfolio Capstone (3 credits)*
General Electives
10 Credits
*Students admitted to the BS in Environmental Science Spring 2010 or earlier do not need to take BIS 499. They may complete their Capstone Requirement solely through BES 462, 463 and 464 or 10 credits of approved Independent Research.
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).
200-level Coursework
Up to 35 credits of 200-level coursework taken at UW Bothell may be applied toward designated requirements within the 90 program credits. Please contact an IAS adviser for details.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Science (ES) Core & Affiliate Faculty and Staff
Warren Gold (faculty coordinator), Christy Cherrier, Martha Groom, Cinnamon Hillyard, Becca Price, Dave Stokes, Rob Turner, Rob Estes