Environmental Conservation and Sustainability Minor
https://www.unh.edu/program/minor/environmental-conservation-sustainability
The minor in Environmental Conservation and Sustainability allows students from diverse majors across all UNH colleges to incorporate the theory and practice of sustainability into their 4-year baccalaureate studies. Students take required introductory courses in both conservation and sustainability and then select electives from ecology, social science and management, and a range of advanced topics. Students who participate in the EcoQuest Study Abroad Program may apply their courses to the minor.
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The minor consists of completing five courses (20 credits).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| NR 435 | Contemporary Conservation Issues and Environmental Awareness | 4 |
| NR 437 | Principles of Sustainability | 4 |
| or SUST 401 | Exploring Sustainability | |
| 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 | |
| Sustainability in Action | ||
| Introduction to our Energy System and Sustainable Energy | ||
| Natural Resources and Environmental Policy | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sustainability Capstone | ||
| 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 | |
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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.