2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Conservation Biology Minor


Banner Code:  CBIO

This minor is intended for non-biology majors* with an interest in wildlife and habitat conservation issues. The minor may particularly suit Global and Environmental Change majors and Earth Science majors, as well as New Century College students wishing to increase their understanding and qualifications in the field of conservation biology. The minor may also be of interest to non-science majors, for example, students taking leisure studies classes with an interest in ecotourism.

This program of study is offered by the Department of Environmental Science and Policy in the College of Science .

Course Work


Candidates for the minor in conservation biology must complete at least 21 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00, distributed as follows:

Core Biology Courses (13 credits)


Notes:


Other conservation-oriented classes may also be applicable as electives for this minor if approved by the faculty coordinator for the minor. Eight credits of courses must be unique to the minor and not counted toward the student’s major.  For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

*This minor cannot be taken by biology majors.

**These courses may have prerequisites that need to be met. See advisor for details.

Total: 19 credits