\section{Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies: Concentration in Natural Resource Management and Conservation}

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Natural Resource Management and Conservation provides students with the theoretical and applied knowledge and skills in ecology, conservation biology, and natural resources they need to address natural resource management and conservation issues. Required courses provide knowledge in ecology, conservation biology, statistics, and natural resource management and provide students with a solid background in both quantitative and qualitative problem-solving techniques. Students choose additional coursework in ecology, biodiversity studies, applied methods, and management of specific resources.

\subsection{Environmental Studies (B.S.): Concentration in Natural Resource Management and Conservation -- 62--72 units}

\subsubsection{Required Courses (41--44 units)}

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Code & Title & Units \\
CHEM 115 & General Chemistry I: Essential Concepts of Chemistry & 3--5 \\
 or CHEM 180 & Chemistry for the Energy and the Environment &  \\
BIOL 230 & Introductory Biology I & 5 \\
BIOL 240 & Introductory Biology II & 5 \\
BIOL 458 & Biometry & 4 \\
BIOL 530 & Conservation Biology & 3 \\
ENVS 130 & Environmental Studies & 3 \\
ENVS 224 & Research Methods for Environmental Studies & 4 \\
ENVS 450GW & Environmental Law and Policy - GWAR & 3 \\
ENVS 680 & Environmental Studies Internship & 1 \\
ENVS 690 & Senior Seminar in Environmental Studies & 3 \\
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Select one of the following:

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Code & Title & Units \\
GEOG 603 & Introduction to Geographic Information Systems & 3--4 \\
GEOG/USP 652 & Environmental Impact Analysis &  \\
GEOG/USP 658 & Land-Use Planning &  \\
GEOG/ENVS 657 & Natural Resource Management: Biotic Resources & 4 \\
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\subsubsection{Elective Courses (21--28 units)}
Students must consult with a faculty advisor prior to selection of elective courses to determine which courses are most appropriate for the students' particular program. Choose one course from each category.

\paragraph{Physical Environment}

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Code & Title & Units \\
ERTH 230 & Environmental Geology & 3 \\
GEOG 101 & Our Physical Environment & 3 \\
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\paragraph{Sustainability and Social Justice}

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Code & Title & Units \\
ENVS/ECON 306 & Economics and the Environment & 3 \\
ENVS 570 & Applied Local Sustainability & 3 \\
PHIL 470 & Environmental Ethics & 3 \\
USP 514 & Sustainable Development in Cities & 4 \\
USP 515/GEOG 667 & Environmental Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Environment & 4 \\
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\paragraph{Global/International}

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Code & Title & Units \\
ENVS/IR 331 & Global Environmental Crisis & 4 \\
ENVS 470 & Climate Politics and Policy & 3 \\
IR/GEOG 428 & International Political Economy of Food and Hunger & 4 \\
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\paragraph{Ecology}

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Code & Title & Units \\
BIOL 482 & Ecology & 4 \\
BIOL 529GW & Plant Ecology - GWAR & 4 \\
BIOL 532 & Restoration Ecology & 3 \\
BIOL 534 & Wetland Ecology & 4 \\
BIOL 582 & Biological Oceanography & 4 \\
BIOL 585 & Marine Ecology & 3 \\
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\paragraph{Biodiversity}

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Code & Title & Units \\
BIOL 470 & Natural History of Vertebrates & 4 \\
BIOL 475GW & Herpetology - GWAR & 3 \\
BIOL 478GW & Ornithology - GWAR & 4 \\
BIOL 504 & Biology of the Fungi & 4 \\
BIOL 514 & Plant Taxonomy & 5 \\
BIOL 570GW & Biology of Fishes - GWAR & 4 \\
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Or a second course chosen from the Ecology section.

\paragraph{Resources}

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Code & Title & Units \\
CHEM 380 & Chemistry Behind Environmental Pollution & 3 \\
GEOG 317 & Geography of Soils & 4 \\
GEOG 427 & Agriculture and Food Supply & 4 \\
GEOG 646 & The Geography of Marine Resources & 4 \\
GEOG 647 & Geography of Water Resources & 4 \\
GEOG 666 & Geography of Garbage: Recycling and Waste Reduction & 3 \\
RPT/ENVS 640 & Recreational Use of National Parks and Protected Areas & 3 \\
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\paragraph{Resource Policy and Techniques}

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Code & Title & Units \\
ENVS 470 & Climate Politics and Policy & 3 \\
ENVS 530 & Environmental Leadership and Organizing & 3 \\
ENVS 570 & Applied Local Sustainability & 3 \\
ENVS/ECON 306 & Economics and the Environment & 3 \\
GEOG/USP 652 & Environmental Impact Analysis & 4 \\
GEOG/USP 658 & Land-Use Planning & 4 \\
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\subsection{General Education Requirements}

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Requirement & Course Level & Units & Area Designation \\
Oral Communication & LD & 3 & A1 \\
Written English Communication & LD & 3 & A2 \\
Critical Thinking & LD & 3 & A3 \\
Physical Science & LD & 3 & B1 \\
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