Environmental Science (Ecological Restoration and Conservation Specialization), B.S.

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Students in the Ecological Conservation and Restoration specialization are interested in making positive contributions to land management by conserving or restoring diverse native ecosystems. With our location at the boundary of the Sierra Nevada and the Great Basin, the University of Nevada, Reno, is in close proximity to some of the largest restoration efforts in the Western Hemisphere. In addition to gaining a background in Environmental Science, students in this specialization take additional coursework in conservation biology, ecology, restoration, ecosystem management and GIS. Students who choose to complete an internship as part of their education have the option of applying to become a Certified Restoration Practitioner in Training (CERPIT), which is a global certification program sponsored by the Society for Ecological Restoration (more information here: https://www.ser.org/page/Certification).

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills by preparing a written natural resource management plan and delivering an oral presentation of their work. (C)
utilize appropriate quantitative skills for environmental science by gathering data, conducting data analysis, and using statistical and computer modeling techniques. (QR)
assess a problem, gather and analyze relevant information associated with that problem, and propose possible solutions. (CT)

Contact Information

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science

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

For questions about academic advising:
All incoming and current students should contact:

CABNR Advising Center, in FA 236 (775) 784-1634
cabnrstudentcenter@unr.edu

For questions about upper-division electives and career advising:
All students can contact their faculty mentor:

Erica Bigio (A-L) - ebigio@unr.edu
Julie Stoughton (M-Z) - jstoughton@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 Transferology to assist in your planning.

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

I. 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 Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
NOTE: See the Core Curriculum section for information on CO1&3 placement. Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101.

B. Quantitative Reasoning (4-10 units) - CO2

MATH 126 - Precalculus I (3 units) CO2
MATH 127 - Precalculus II (3 units) CO2
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2
NOTE: Students who place in MATH 127 are not required to complete MATH 126; students who place in MATH 181 are not required to complete MATH 126 or MATH 127.

C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (8 units) - CO4, CO4L

CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) CO4 AND
CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit) CO4L
CHEM 122A - General Chemistry II (3 units) CO4 AND
CHEM 122L - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 unit) CO4L
NOTE: CHEM 201 and CHEM 202 are acceptable

D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses.

E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses

F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog

II. Additional Core Requirements (0 units)

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