Conservation & Natural Resources Track

The Conservation and Environmental Science major is comprised of two tracks, or areas of emphases. CES students who choose the Conservation & Natural Resources Track must complete course requirements specific to that track. A student’s chosen track will be included on transcripts.

Focus areas within the CES major are areas of faculty and teaching strength which students should consider when thinking of career goals. These Focus areas do not appear on a transcript but are important in developing specific knowledge and skill sets for a student’s future career.

Focus areas within Conservation and Natural Resource Track:

  • Land Resources
  • Conservation Biology
  • GIS Application
  • Natural Resource Policy
  • Environmental Interpretation

Required Introductory Core Courses (25 credits)

  • CES 210, 3 cr
  • BioSci 150, 4 cr
  • BioSci 152, 4 cr
  • Chem 102, 5 cr
  • GeoSci 100 OR GeoSci 120, 3 cr
    • One (1) of the following (3 Credits)
      GeoSci 102, 3 cr OR GeoSci 150, 3 cr
    • Geog 215, 3 cr

    Required Mid-Level Courses (7 credits)

    • BioSci 310, 4 cr
    • Geog 350, 3 cr

    Upper-Level Electives (18 credits)

    • At Least 18 Additional Upper Level (>300) CES electives with at least 3 credits taken from each of the following areas: Biological Sciences, Geosciences, and Geography
    • BioSci, 3 cr
    • Geog, 3cr
    • GeoSci, 3 cr

    Capstone/Research Requirement (4 credits)

    • CES 471, 4 cr

    Upper-Level Credits within the Track: 29
    Total Credits within the Track: 54