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Biology for Environmental Management and Conservation - Minor

The Biology for Environmental Management and Conservation minor gives students an understanding of fundamental concepts as well as broader impacts of applied biology, habitat assessment, environmental management and conservation biology in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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Minor in Biology for Environmental Management and Conservation

Broaden your understanding of the biological sciences with 麻豆影院 State's Biology for Environmental Management and Conservation minor. Delve into diverse topics, from ecosystem dynamics to conservation strategies. This program is crafted to deepen your knowledge and practical skills, equipping you for careers in environmental management, conservation, and related scientific fields.

Program Information for Biology for Environmental Management and Conservation - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge about environmental management, general ecology and conservation biology.
  2. Apply knowledge in the identification of plants and animals, habitat management and conservation, and their relevance to environmental management and conservation.
  3. Read scientific reports and evaluate and communicate scientific data collected in the field.
  4. Apply ecological theory to problems in conservation and environmental management.
Admissions for Biology for Environmental Management and Conservation - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
BSCI 10110BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
BSCI 30360GENERAL ECOLOGY 4
BSCI 40374CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (ELR) 4
BSCI 40375ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT 4
Biology Electives, choose from the following:3-5
BSCI 30275
LOCAL FLORA (ELR)
BSCI 30277
ECONOMIC BOTANY
BSCI 30370
CLIMATE CHANGE BIOLOGY
BSCI 40170
STREAM BIOLOGY
BSCI 40222
INVASION BIOLOGY
BSCI 40364
LIMNOLOGY
BSCI 40365
FIELD METHODS IN ORNITHOLOGY (ELR)
BSCI 40368
WETLAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (ELR)
BSCI 40376
TROPICAL FIELD BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION (ELR)
BSCI 40377
BSCI 40378
PREPARATION FOR FIELD COURSE TO SOUTH AFRICA
and FIELD COURSE TO SOUTH AFRICA (ELR)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:19

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at 麻豆影院 State (in residence).

The following Biological Sciences (BSCI) courses may NOT be used in the elective category for majors or minors in the Department of Biological Sciences:

BSCI 10001HUMAN BIOLOGY (KBS) 3
BSCI 10002LIFE ON PLANET EARTH (KBS) 3
BSCI 10003LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN BIOLOGY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
BSCI 10005SMALL ANIMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS 4
BSCI 11010FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) 3
BSCI 11020FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) 3
BSCI 16001HORTICULTURAL BOTANY 3
BSCI 20019BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 4
BSCI 20021BASIC MICROBIOLOGY 3
BSCI 20022BASIC MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY 1
BSCI 21010ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) 4
BSCI 21020ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II 4
BSCI 26002ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF PEST MANAGEMENT 3
BSCI 26003PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND SELECTION I 3
BSCI 26004PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND SELECTION II 3
BSCI 30050HUMAN GENETICS 3
BSCI 40020BIOLOGY OF AGING 3
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • 麻豆影院 Campus