Conservation and Restoration Ecology - BS

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S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources

Department of Wildland Resources

About This Degree

Conservation and restoration ecology involves conserving, maintaining, and recovering ecological systems and enriching the lives of their inhabitants. The conservation and restoration ecology major teaches students to use ecological principles to maintain healthy ecosystems and to restore terrestrial systems, such as forests, rangelands, wildlands, and grasslands that have been damaged or eliminated through overuse, neglect, or disaster.

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Admitted and current students must meet with an academic advisor for help with semester by semester planning, connections to co-curriculum experiences, understanding of USU policies, and accessing USU resources.
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The highest math requirement for this degree is STAT 2000: Statistical Methods (QI) or STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists (QI)

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits: 120
Credits of C- or better: 100
Total credits taken through USU: 30
Total major required credits taken at USU: 10
Minimum Grade Point Average (many majors require a higher GPA): 2.0 GPA
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above): 40
Upper-division credits taken at USU: 20
General Education Requirements
University Studies Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Admission Requirements For This Program

New freshmen: Admitted to USU in Good Standing
Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU: 2.5 GPA

Conservation and Restoration Ecology Required Courses

All courses required for the major must be taken on an A-B-C-D-F basis. A grade of C- or better is required for all courses taken in the major department, as well as STAT 2000 or STAT 3000 . The grade point average for all courses taught by the Quinney College of Natural Resources must be 2.5 or higher.

Required Program Electives: 21 credits

Students should work with the faculty and their academic advisor for course selection and approval.

Open Electives

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.

Total Credits: 120

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