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Music Education

Bachelor of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest
  • Computer & Information Science
  • Law, Policy & Social Justice
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Physical & Space Sciences
  • Architecture, Planning & Development
  • Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Biological & Biomedical Science
Develop critical solutions from those based in scientific disciplines to law and education - to help manage and protect our natural resources. The Conservation Biology emphasis in the Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources encourages students to study conservation across taxa (invertebrates, vertebrates, plants, fungi, microbes) and across scientific disciplines such as ecology, genetics and evolution. The program of study also includes coursework in policy, planning and economics. Students acquire highly desirable science and social-science skills and real-world experiences to pursue careers as conservation biologists, conservation planners, environmental educators, researchers, natural resource managers and ecologists. This B.S. degree program also prepares students for graduate degrees in law and policy or work in government agencies and nonprofits, such as The Nature Conservancy.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstate basic knowledge ecological principles; Acquire basic knowledge of ecological principles (e.g., energy flow, material cycling, competition, predation, mutualism), identify current ecological challenges facing natural resource managers, and use ecological principles to develop potential integrated solutions to problems in natural resource management. (RNR 316/202) Natural resource management; Describe how social, political, and economic forces affect management of natural resources; and explain why there generally are trade-offs between various objectives in natural resources management. Land management agency roles; Identify the major land management agencies responsible for stewardship of natural resources, the key historical conditions that lead to the creation of these agencies, and the primary mandates of each of these agencies. Master basic statistical analyses; Conduct, interpret, and present basic statistical analyses of field and laboratory data, develop a research sampling design, and demonstrate the ability to design and conduct monitoring projects in the field. Effectively communicate; Write professional reports in the style appropriate for the field of specialization, and demonstrate clear communication of scientific concepts and analytical arguments based on synthesis of published information and use of critical thinking. Demonstrate ethical behavior; Identify behaviors of ethical professionals, and describe links between these behaviors and professional accomplishments. Taxonomic identification; Demonstrate the ability to use taxonomic keys to identify a variety of plant and animal taxa. Career development; Identify career paths and responsibilities within professions related to natural resources, and demonstrate awareness and appreciation for the importance of collaboration for stewardship of natural resources, including among agencies and between scientists and managers.
Sample Courses
  • WFSC 385: Zoo and Aquarium Conservation
  • WFSC 430: Conservation Genetics
  • RNR 480: Natural Resources Policy and Law
Career Fields
  • Conservation biology
  • Environmental education
  • Nonprofit
  • Public policy
  • State and national parks
Level of Math
Moderate Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
2nd Semester Proficiency
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Music Education

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
CHEM 151 or CHEM 141 and 143: General Chemistry I
4.00
ENGL 101 First Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
RNR 200 Conservation of Natural Environments
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
CHEM 152 or CHEM 142 and 144: General Chemistry II
4.00
ENGL 102 First Year Composition
3.00
ECOL 182R General Biology II
3.00
ECOL 182L General Biology II
1.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
MATH 113, 122B, or 125
3.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
ECON 200 Basic Economic Issues
3.00
RNR 316 Natural Resources Ecology
3.00
Statistics
3.00
RNR 230R and L Field Botany
3.00
MCB 181L General Biology I Lab
1.00
MCB 181R General Biology I Lecture
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Technical Writing
3.00
RNR 384 Natural Resources Management Practices
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
Natural Resources Management Elective
3.00
Environment Elective
3.00
Organismal Biology Elective
4.00
Technical Skills Elective
3.00
Second Language
4.00
6th Semester
Credits
RNR 321 Ecological Surveys and Sampling
3.00
ECOL 406R Conservation Biology
3.00
Organismal Biology Elective
4.00
Technical Electives
3.00
Second Language
4.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
Social Dimensions Elective
3.00
SNRE requirement
1.00
Technical Electives
12.00
8th Semester
Credits
Oral or Media Communication
3.00
Genetics: PLS 312
4.00
Technical Electives
6.00
RNR 480 Natural Resources Policy and Law
3.00

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