Conservation and Restoration Ecology Pathway
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 (STMATH 124 Calculus I, BMATH 144 Calculus for the Life & Social Sciences or equivalent)
- Three quarters of the General Chemistry sequence (B CHEM 143/144 General Chemistry I, 153/154 General Chemistry II, 163/164 General Chemistry III or equivalent)
- One Introductory Earth System Science course: BIS 242 Environmental Geography, BEARTH 155 Intro to Climate Science (previously BST 200), BEARTH 153 Intro to Geology (previously BIS 153), BEARTH 154 Intro to Oceanography (previously BIS 154) or an equivalent Physical Geography or Oceanography course.
- One Introductory Environmental Studies course (BIS 240 Intro to Sustainable Practices or BIS 243 Intro to Environmental Issues, or equivalent)
- Three quarters of the Introductory Biology sequence (B BIO 180 Intro Biology I, B BIO 200 Intro Biology II, B BIO 220 Intro Biology III, or equivalent Biology course).
Requirements
Environmental Science (ENV SCIENCE)
Core Requirements:27 credits
CRE Core Course Requirements (ENV SCIENCE:CORE)
20 credits from the below options
CRE Distribution Requirements (20 Credits)
Capstone (13 Credits)
TOTAL = 80 Credits
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.
Declaring the CRE Major
To declare the CRE major, please contact the First Year & Pre-Major Program.
CRE Resources