University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences 36 courses 18 total credits
The Natural Resource Conservation minor offers an integrated approach to managing natural resources from a sustainability perspective. This minor addresses the diverse biological, physical, social, economic, and political aspects of natural resources and stewardship. Ultimately, this curriculum offers students interested in the conservation of natural resources a challenging and rewarding experience while simultaneously preparing them for future careers requiring a fundamental and strong background in the management and conservation of natural resources. A minimum of 18 hours are required for this minor, of which at least 6 credit hours must be 400-level. Courses taken to fulfill the minor may not be counted toward the major in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences.
| Total Hours | 18 credits |
Required Courses for a Minor in Natural Resource Conservation
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NRES 102 or NRES 100 | Introduction to NRES or Fundamentals of Env Sci | 3 |
| NRES 287 or NRES 219 | Environment and Society or Applied Ecology | 3 |
General Electives
Minimum of 12 credit hours, at least 6 of which much be 400-level, selected from:
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