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Ecohydrology, B.S.


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Description


Ecohydrology is a cross-disciplinary science that integrates ecology with the hydrologic sciences by focusing on the interactions between components of the hydrologic cycle and the distribution, structure, function, and dynamics of biological systems.  The Ecohydrology undergraduate degree prepares students for surface water oriented careers in hydrology, watershed science, geographic information system applications for hydrologic analysis, water quality assessment, ecology of aquatic systems, and management and restoration. Students learn about the relationships between hydrologic mechanisms and ecological patterns and processes in watersheds and aquatic systems.  The curriculum  provides students with the option of meeting the requirements for federal positions as a hydrologist (OPM 1315 Series) and is designed to provide physical scientists with a strong secondary emphasis in ecology.  The degree provides theoretical and practical training, with students acquiring skills needed for 1) field investigations of water resources; 2) analysis and interpretation of data; 3) reporting, including writing and presentation; and 4) analysis using models, including application of geographic information systems.

Contact Information


100D Knudtsen Resource Center
(775) 784-1896/(775) 784-6763

Nancy Markee (fr/soph A - L)  nlmarkee@unr.edu
Julie Stoughton (fr/soph M - Z) jstoughton@cabnr.unr.edu
Laurel Saito (jr/sr) lsaito@cabnr.unr.edu

Graduation Requirements


 

Total Units 120
Cumulative GPA 2.0
University GPA 2.0
Major GPA 2.0
Residency Requirement 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement 40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution 60 Units

 

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (39-44 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)


Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102  are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (4 units)


  Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)


E. Fine Arts (3 units)


Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

F. Core Humanities (9 units)


Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. (9 units)

H. Diversity (3 units)


II. Additional College Requirements (0 units)


III. Major Requirements (74-75 units)


B. Ecology Requirements (16 units)


Students must take the following courses:


D. Technical Electives (11 units)


Students must select at least 11 units from the following courses:

IV. Electives (1-7 units)


V. Recommended Schedule


Starting Fall of Odd Years

A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (12-13 units)


  • Core Curriculum Major or department approved Capstone (3 units)
  • (3 units)
  • Technical Electives (3 units)
  • General Electives (3-4 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule


Starting Fall of Even Years

A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


Fall Semester (16 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


D. Fourth Year


Spring Semester (12-13 units)


  • Core Curriculum Major or department approved Capstone (3 units)
  • (3 units)
  • Technical Electives (3 units)
  • General Electives (3-4 units)

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