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2012-2013 University Catalog
Conservation Biology Minor
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Banner Code: CBIO
The minor in conservation biology is intended for non-biology majors with an interest in wildlife and habitat conservation issues. The minor may particularly suit Environmental Science, Environmental and Sustainability Studies, 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 minor may also complement the minor in Applied Conservation Studies which can be taken via the Smithsonian-Mason Semester.
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 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)
Electives (6 credits)
At least 6 credits of electives from the following courses: Notes:
Other conservation-oriented classes may also be applicable as electives for this minor if approved by the faculty coordinator for the minor.
* These courses may have prerequisites that need to be met. See advisor for details. |
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