The University of Alabama J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences 30 courses 19 total credits
The natural resources minor has been developed for students interested in the guiding principles of land stewardship and economic sustainability. Students can develop an appreciation for the ecological diversity of Alabama and gain an understanding of the historical importance of natural resources in the economic development of Alabama. Courses in the minor will address the impact of changes in lifestyles and the economic base of the state as well as the implications for land management.
| Total Credits | 19 credits |
Required Foundational Course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSC 340 | Principles of Natural Resources Conservation | 3 |
Specialty Courses
Policy, Planning, and Economics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSC 482 | Conservation Biology | 3 |
| EC 480 | Econ of Environment | 3 |
| GY 339 | Natural Resource Envirmn Plang | 3 |
| GY 409 | Forest Ecosystem Restoration | 4 |
| GY 452 | Environ Decision Making | 3 |
| NEW 230 | Environmental Studies | 4 |
| NEW 365 | Environmental Policy | 3 |
Practicum Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSC 398 | Undergraduate Research | 1-4 |
| GY 483 | Environment Science Internship | 3-9 |
| GY 494 | Forest Measurement & Methods | 4 |
| NEW 310 | Independent Study | 1-15 |
| NEW 450 | Belize | 6 |
Required Foundational Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSC 114 | Principles Of Biology I | 3 |
| BSC 115 | Laboratory Biology I | 1 |
| BSC 116 | Principles Of Biology II | 3 |
| BSC 117 | Laboratory Biology II | 1 |
| BSC 340 or GY 339 | Principles of Natural Resources Conservation or Natural Resource Envirmn Plang | 3 |
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