Spatial & Quantitative Methods in Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences Minor
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 student’s major, concentration, and any other minor.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Spatial and Quantitative Methods in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses for a Minor in Spatial and Quantitative Methods in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences | ||
Statistics & Research Design | ||
Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
Environ Social Sci Res Meth | ||
Quantitative Methods in NRES | ||
Applied Statistical Methods I | ||
Statistical Methods | ||
Intermediate Social Statistics | ||
Statistical Analysis | ||
Mathematical Modeling | ||
Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
Watershed Hydrology | ||
Watersheds and Water Quality | ||
Wildlife Population Ecology | ||
Modeling Natural Resources | ||
Aquatic Biogeochemistry | ||
Surface Water System Chemistry | ||
Theoretical Biology + Models | ||
Computer-Aided Problem-Solving for ABE I | ||
Computer-Aided Problem-Solving for ABE II | ||
Spatial Analysis | ||
Select one of the following: | 3-5 | |
Introduction to Spatial Analytics | ||
GIS in Natural Resource Mgmt | ||
Advanced GIS for Environmental Management | ||
Landscape Ecology | ||
Aerial Photo Analysis | ||
Environmental Remote Sensing | ||
Introduction to Remote Sensing | ||
Techniques of Remote Sensing | ||
Programming for GIS | ||
Minimum hours required for the minor | 18 |
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 provides students skills in geographic information systems, statistics, research design, and/or mathematical modeling. Courses in the minor are also part of the NRES major and each course addresses one or more of the following NRES major learning outcomes.
- Understand the scientific method/ways of knowing and critically evaluate information.
- Integrate principles of biological, chemical, physical, and social sciences and apply them to resource and environmental issues using a systems approach.
- Understand ecological principles underpinning management of resources, populations, communities, and ecosystems.
- Use data collection and analysis tools (such as field methods, GIS, modeling, and statistics) to develop plans for managing resource/environmental challenges and adapt plans in response to rapid change.
- Understand the policies governing resources and the environment and identify social dimensions (stakeholders, interests, trade‐offs, synergies, ethical principles) to consider in the development of management plans.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and the public about environmental and resource management issues.
- Recognize how diverse groups understand the environment, experience positive and negative environmental impacts, and perceive just and equitable solutions.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Spatial and Quantitative Methods in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
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