Environmental Conservation and Sustainability Minor
The minor in Environmental Conservation and Sustainability allows students from diverse majors across all UNH colleges to incorporate the theory and practice of sustainable resource use into their 4-year baccalaureate studies. Students take required introductory courses in both conservation and sustainability and then can fill out their minor with choices from ecology, social science and management, and a range of advanced topics. As well, students who participate in the EcoQuest Study Abroad Program can apply their courses to the minor.
- Academic policies related to Minors.
- The minor consists of completing five courses (20 credits).
- Students much achieve a grade of C- or better for all courses counted towards the Environmental Conservation and Sustainability minor.
- No more than 8 credits used to satisfy major requirements may be used for the minor
- Credit/fail courses may not be used for the minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| NR 435 | Contemporary Conservation Issues and Environmental Awareness | 4 |
| NR 437 | Principles of Sustainability | 4 |
| Ecology Course | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 4 | |
| Agroecology | ||
| Ecology | ||
| Wildlife Ecology | ||
| Forest Ecology | ||
| Ecology and Biogeography of New Zealand | ||
| Social Science and Management Course | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to our Energy System and Sustainable Energy | ||
| Natural Resources and Environmental Policy | ||
| Land Economics Perspectives: Uses, Policies, and Taxes | ||
| Environmental Policy, Planning and Sustainability in New Zealand | ||
| Community Economics | ||
| Leadership for Sustainability | ||
| Advanced Topics in Conservation and Sustainability Course | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 4 | |
| International Energy Topics | ||
| Principles of Conservation Biology | ||
| Restoration Ecology and Ecosystem Management in New Zealand | ||
| Environmental Economics | ||
| International Environmental Politics and Policies for the 21st Century | ||
| Resolving Environmental Conflicts | ||
| Social Impact Assessment | ||
| Sustainable Living - Global Perspectives | ||
| Systems Thinking for Sustainable Solutions | ||
| Advanced Topics in Sustainable Energy | ||
| Investigations 1 | ||
| Introduction to Marine Policy: Understanding US Ocean, Coastal and Great Lakes Policy | ||
| Sustainable Marine Fisheries | ||
| Total Credits | 20 | |
- 1
NR 795 Investigations requires working with an individual ECS faculty member on a special problem/issue.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Formulate tests of environmental questions, acquire data, and apply scientific methods to answer these questions;
- Describe and explain the ecological and societal value of biodiversity, sustainability, and environmental stewardship;
- Use principles of ecology, economics, sustainability, and policy science to solve real-world environmental problems;
- Communicate effectively to peers within the environmental community and with audiences outside of the discipline.