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2016-2017 University Catalog

Conservation Biology Minor


Banner Code:  CBIO

College: College of Science  
Department: Environmental Science and Policy  

The Conservation Biology Minor  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.

Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and not counted toward the student’s major. For policies governing all minors, see the Undergraduate Policies  section of this catalog.

Minor Requirements


Candidates for the minor in conservation biology must complete at least 19 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.

Minor Total: 19 credits