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Management and Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems - BS


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

Department of Watershed Sciences

About This Degree

Utah State University is the only university in the state with a college devoted to the study of natural resources, and the management and restoration of aquatic ecosystems degree is unique in that it allows students the opportunity to integrate physics, chemistry, and biology to understand watershed systems. Clean and adequate water supplies and wetlands are essential elements of human society, and understanding the interactions between water and the rest of the world is necessary to the management of all ecosystems.

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  • The highest math requirement for this degree is STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI) .

Minimum University 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

Management and Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems 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 WATS and GEOG courses used to meet requirements for a major in Management and Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems. The grade point average for all courses taught by the College of Natural Resources must be 2.5 or higher.

Emphasis Options - Directed Electives (9 credits)


Students majoring in Management and Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems are required to select a minimum of 9 elective credits, chosen from one of five areas of emphasis. The majority of these elective credits must come from courses directly related to the degree program. All elective courses must be approved by the student’s faculty advisor before enrollment. The following is a list of recommended courses within each area of emphasis.

Aquatic Habitats


Elective Courses


Water Quality


Elective Courses


Hydrology and Water Resources


Elective Courses


Geomorphology


Elective courses


Human Dimensions


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


Suggested Degree Map - Management and Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems BS


Management and Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems BS - 4 Year Degree Map 

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