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Wetlands Ecology Minor

This program is designed for students interested in pursuing further study involving wetland ecosystems. As such, this minor could complement majors in Aquatic Biology, Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Studies.

I. Required Biology Core Courses

BIOL 1211 Introductory Biology I (4 credits)
BIOL 1212 Introductory Biology II (4 credits)

Subtotal 8 Credits

II. Required Environmental Studies Core Courses

ENVR 2000 Introduction to Environmental Science (3 credits)
ENVR 3920 Directed Group Study: Seminar in Environmental Controversies (2 credits)
ENVR 4210 Environmental Law and Policy (3 credits)

Subtotal 8 Credits

III. Required Biology Advanced Courses

BIOL 2610 General Ecology (3 credits)
BIOL 2620 Field and Laboratory Methods in General Ecology (1 credit)
BIOL 3830 Aquatic Plants (4 credits)
BIOL 3840/ENVR 3840 Wetlands Ecology (3 credits)
BIOL 3844 Wetlands Ecology Lab (1 credit)

Subtotal 12 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Minor 28 Credits