University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences 23 courses
for the Undergraduate Minor in Spatial and Quantitative Methods in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences The Spatial and Quantitative Methods in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences minor is ideal for students in NRES and allied fields seeking preparation for careers requiring skills in geographic information systems, statistics, research design, and/or mathematical modeling. This minor is open to students in all majors and is especially relevant for those pursuing a major related to natural resource and environmental issues who want to distinguish themselves with more advanced analytical skills. In order to be eligible to declare this minor, a student must have successfully completed: The minor requires the completion of an additional 18 hours of coursework selected from the required courses list . Students must earn credit for at least three hours in each of the three categories. At least six hours of 400-level courses must be distinct from any credit earned for the studentβs major, concentration, and any other minor.
Statistics & Research Design
Select one of the following: (3-4 hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NRES 340 | Environ Social Sci Res Meth | 3 |
| NRES 421 | Quantitative Methods in NRES | 3 |
| CPSC 440 | Applied Statistical Methods I | 4 |
| NRES 445 | Statistical Methods | 4 |
| STAT 200 | Statistical Analysis | 3 |
Mathematical Modeling
Select one of the following: (3-4 hours)
Spatial Analysis
Select one of the following: (3-5 hours)
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