Environmental Science - Conservation and Restoration Ecology

The Conservation and Restoration Ecology Pathway (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.

Prerequisites

• One quarter of Calculus (ST MATH 124, B MATH 144 or equivalent)
• Three quarters of the General Chemistry sequence (B CHEM 143/144, 153/154, 163/164 or equivalent)
• One Introductory Earth System Science course (BIS 242, BST 200, BIS 153(previously B CUSP 153), BIS 154 (previously B CUSP 154) or Physical Geography or Oceanography or equivalent)
• One Introductory Environmental Studies course (BIS 240 or BIS 243 or equivalent)
• Three quarters of the Introductory Biology sequence (B BIO 180, 200, 220 or equivalent)

Requirements 

Environmental Science Core Requirements (27 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 (2 credits)
• BES 312 Ecology (5 credits)
• BIS 342 Geographic Information Systems 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 318 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)

Capstone (13 Credits)

• BES 462, 463, 464 Capstone or approved Independent Research (10 credits)
• BIS 499 Portfolio Capstone - min. 2.5 grade (3 credits)**

TOTAL = 80 Credits

*Should be taken in the first quarter of IAS enrollment.

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School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (IAS) Requirements & Policies

Interdisciplinary Practice & Reflection (IPR)

Within the above-listed 80 credits, students must complete the IPR requirement.

Areas of Knowledge

25 credits must be completed in each Area of Knowledge. The Areas of Knowledge are: Visual, Literary and Performing Arts (VLPA), Individuals and Societies (I&S), and Natural World (NW).

Multiply-designated courses may not be double-counted as fulfilling two Areas of Knowledge. Courses may apply to both an Area of Knowledge requirement and an CRE major requirement.

Upper Division Credit Policy

Of the credits applying to Environmental Science major requirements, a minimum of 48 must be completed at the Upper Division (300-400) level.

Matriculated status

Courses taken to satisfy CRE major requirements must be completed in matriculated status.

Admitted prior to Autumn Quarter, 2016?

Students admitted to the CRE major prior to Autumn 2016 may be eligible to complete an older set of major requirements. Students with questions about their major requirements should contact an IAS advisor. For more information, please check Requirement Changes Autumn 2016 page.

In addition to the general admission requirements, students must have completed the following prerequisites to be considered for admission to the CRE major.