Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, B.S.

Description

The Wildlife Ecology and Conservation major provides a solid, multidisciplinary foundation for science-based decision making in wildlife ecology and conservation biology. Students acquire a strong background in basic science (e.g., biology, chemistry, and mathematics) as well as courses addressing critical issues in management, restoration and conservation of wildlife and other biological resources. This major is designed for students interested in pursuing careers focused on the ecology and management of wildlife and other biota. Coursework will develop skills needed to evaluate impacts of human activities on natural and managed biological systems. Graduating seniors are prepared for graduate study or may enter the work force directly. Wildlife ecology and conservation biology are growing areas of regional, state, and national priority. Hence, the employment outlook is extremely promising for students interested in working for state and federal agencies, private consulting firms, and non-profit organizations. The curriculum can be designed to assure qualification as a federal wildlife biologist and/or certification by The Wildlife Society. Students interested in qualifying under the federal U.S. Office of Personnel Management Standards should notify their advisor and consult the website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iii/a/0400-NDX.HTM .

http://www.unr.edu/assessment/plans-and-forms/cabnr/wildlife-ecology-and-conservation-bs

Contact Information

217 Fleischmann Agriculture
(775) 784-4020 / (775) 784-4835

Incoming students, freshmen and sophomores should contact:
CABNR Advising Center, in FA 236  
(775) 784-1634
student_center@cabnr.unr.edu

Juniors and seniors should contact their faculty advisor directly:
Nancy Markee ( A - L) - nlmarkee@unr.edu
Julie Stoughton (M - Z) - jstoughton@cabnr.unr.edu

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the university requirements (see Admission section of this catalog), to be admitted to any NRES degree program, students must also qualify for placement in MATH 126 or a higher level math course. Incoming students unable to meet this math placement requirement will be placed in an NRES pre-major and have up to three semesters to complete MATH 126.  Students unable to complete MATH 126 after their third semester must declare an alternative major.

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. Silver Core General Education Requirements (27-36 units)

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

Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (5 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV).  Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirements (70-78 units)

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)

VI. Electives (1-18 units)

*Students interested in certification by the Wildlife Society should consult with their advisor and take as part of their Technical and General Electives: 6-9 units in courses (in addition to ENG 101 and ENG 102) that are designed to improve communication skills such as English composition, technical writing, journalism, public speaking, or use of mass media (for example, COM 101 ; ENG 321 ) and courses with an asterisk in the above lists. 

VII. Recommended Schedule