Ecology and Natural Resources Minor

Ecology and Natural Resources Minor Program Information

Department of Biological Sciences
PO Box 70703
Phone: (423) 439-4329
Fax: (423) 439-5958
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/biology

Natural resources ecology is a broad, modern field of science that combines the study of interactions among living organisms and their environment with management practices. The natural world provides critical resources and benefits to human society with a global estimated value of ecosystem services in the tens of trillions of dollars annually. This minor provides a curriculum focused on the foundational knowledge and practices used in the science and management of natural resources. The course of study is designed to enhance the prospects for employment or graduate school for students in non-biology science majors (e.g., geosciences or chemistry) and non-science majors (e.g., Criminal Justice and Criminology or Sports and Leisure Management).

Ecology and Natural Resources Minor Requirements: 21-22 credits

At least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.

Required Courses: 18 credits

BIOL 1110 - Biology for Science Majors Lecture I (3 credits)
BIOL 1120 - Biology for Science Majors Lecture II (3 credits)
BIOL 3300 - Evolution and Ecology for Natural Resources Lecture (3 credits)
BIOL 4737 - Conservation Biology (4 credits)
BIOL 4227 - Animal Evolution and Ecology (4 credits)
or
BIOL 4087 - Plant Ecology and Evolution (4 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 3-4 credits

APST 2060 - Introduction to Appalachian Studies (3 credits)
BIOL 3220 - Comparative Anatomy (4 credits)
BIOL 3410 - Vertebrate Zoology (4 credits)
BIOL 3420 - Plant Biology (4 credits)
BIOL 4247 - Appalachian Flora (3 credits)
BIOL 4257 - Appalachian Fauna (3 credits)
BIOL 4857 - Aquatic Biology (3 credits)
CJCR 1600 - Forensic Science (3 credits)
ENVH 3010 - Human Ecology and Environmental Education (3 credits)
ENVS 2010 - The Natural Environment in Appalachia (3 credits)
GEOS 1500 - Introduction to Geospatial Technologies (3 credits)
GEOS 3500 - Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)
SALM 3130 - Natural Resource Management (3 credits)
SOCI 3500 - Environment and Society in a Changing World (3 credits)

Minor Requirement

A minor is a secondary area of study outside of the major program of study with a structured curriculum composed of at least 18 credits of which at least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.