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Undergraduate Course Catalog 2014-2015

College of Life Sciences and Agriculture

» http://www.colsa.unh.edu/

Agribusiness

The agribusiness minor is designed to provide students in disciplines other than environmental and resource economics training in the economics and management of agricultural and other natural resource business firms. This program prepares students to work for private companies, governmental agencies, or nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations. Students who are interested in operating their own businesses will also find this minor very useful. The courses in the agribusiness minor emphasize the applications of economic and business management principles.

Required
EREC 411, Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives or equivalent
EREC 501, Agriculture and Natural Resource Product Marketing, or MKTG 550, Survey of Marketing
EREC 504, Business Management for Natural Resource Firms
EREC 606, Land Economics Perspectives: Uses, Policies, and Taxes
TOUR 700, Marketing Communications Research: Methodological Foundations

For additional information, contact John M. Halstead, Environmental and Resource Economics Program coordinator, 168 James Hall, (603) 862-3914.

Animal Behavior

The animal behavior minor is designed for students who are interested in learning more about the mechanisms underlying the behavior of many different types of animals, as well as the reasons why certain behaviors may have evolved. Students interested in the animal behavior minor must complete a total of 20 credits of coursework (approximately five courses) from the list of courses below. Students must receive a grade of C- or better in each of these courses and no more than eight major requirement credits can be counted toward the minor. If a student is interested in using a relevant course that is not included in the following list, they must seek permission from Dr. Leslie Curren in the Department of Biological Sciences, (603) 862-5103, Leslie.Curren@unh.edu.

Required Courses
ZOOL 713, Animal Behavior

Elective Courses (must take three, and one must be a psychology course)
PSYC 512, Psychology of Primates
PSYC 521, Behavior Analysis
PSYC 531, Psychobiology
PSYC 710, Visual Perception
PSYC 720, Animal Cognition
PSYC 731, Brain and Behavior
PSYC 733, Drugs and Behavior
PSYC 735, Neurobiology of Mood Disorders
PSYC 737, Behavioral Medicine
BMS 702, Endocrinology
ZOOL 625/626 Principles of Animal Physiology w/Lab
ZOOL 714, Ecology of Animal Behavior (Shoals)
ZOOL 733, Behavioral Ecology
ZOOL 777, Neurobiology and Behavior

Community Planning

Land use and its impact on the quality of life has emerged as a major policy issue in both New Hampshire and New England as a region as well as nationally and globally. Planning is a multidisciplinary profession that requires professionals who understand both social and natural systems and have command of professional tools required to guide the selection and implementation of alternative approaches compatible with long-term environmental and socio-economic objectives. Students may supplement their major and Discovery Program requirements with specific courses that will enhance their ability to find employment that requires knowledge of planning concepts and tools used in the formulation and implementation of effective land and resource planning by government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private business firms. Required: 20 hours of credit

Required
Group I: Theory and Practice of Planning (all courses required)
CEP 415, Community Development Perspectives
CEP 508, Applied Community Development
CEP 614, Fundamentals of Planning  (prereq: EREC 411)

Group II: Tools and Applications in Planning (choose one)
CEP 673, Green Real Estate
NR  724, Resolving Environmental Conflicts
NR  501, Studio Soils  (prereq: CHEM 403)
NR  658, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
SOC 660, Urban Sociology
NR 504, Freshwater Resources

Group III: Resource Management Theory (choose one)
EREC 606, Land Economics Perspectives: Uses, Policies, and Taxes (prereq: EREC 411)
EREC 627, Community Economics (prereq: EREC 411)
EREC 756, Rural and Regional Economic Development
TOUR 767, Social Impact Assessment
NR 711, Wetland Ecology and Management (prereq: BIOL 541 or NR 703)

For additional information, contact the Community and Environmental Planning Program coordinator, (603) 862-1022.

Environmental Horticulture

Environmental Horticulture Minor

A minor in environmental horticulture is designed to provide a flexible and broad selection of applied horticulture courses to complement any other major area of study. A MINIMUM OF 20 CREDITS IS REQUIRED.

PBIO 421 Introductory Horticulture (4 cr) is the core course required.  

An additional 16 credits should be selected from the courses listed below:
PBIO 412, Introductory Botany (4 cr)
BIOL 601, Biology of Plants (4 cr)
PBIO 566, Systematic Botany (4 cr)
PBIO 651, Plant Pathology (4 cr)
PBIO 760, Insect Pest Management (4 cr)
SAFS 405, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production (4 cr)
SAFS 410, Taste of the Tropics (4 cr)
SAFS 601, Fruit Crop Production (4 cr)
SAFS 679 or 680, Food Production Field Experience (4 cr each)
SAFS 689, Greenhouse Management and Operation (4 cr)
SAFS 731, Sustainable Landscape Design and Management (4 cr)
SAFS 795, Investigations (Horticulture related topics, 1-4 cr)

Up to 8 of the 16 credits may be fulfilled by TSAS (Thompson School) Horticultural Technology classes such as:
HT 404, Plant Propagation (4 cr)
HT 256, Horticultural Pruning (2 cr)
HT 257, Woody Landscape Plants (3 cr)
HT 258, Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (2 cr)
HT 266, Garden Design and Culture (2 cr)

Other electives can count toward the minor based on agreement with adviser or chair. Students are encouraged to discuss their intent to minor with the minor adviser as early as possible, typically no later than the end of the junior year. Not all classes are offered every year.

Certification of Minor
During the student's final semester, an application should be made to the COLSA Dean's Office to have the minor shown on the academic transcript. The student should fill out a Certification of Completion of Minor form and obtain the signatures of the student's major adviser, minor adviser, and the COLSA Dean's Office.

Interested students should contact Dr. Catherine Neal in the Department of Biological Sciences, (603) 862-3208.

GeoSpatial Analysis

http://nre.unh.edu/minor-geospatial-analysis

The geospatial analysis minor is designed for students who wish to have more learning and experience using the tools of geospatial analysis such as statistics, aerial photography, satellite imagery, and geographic information systems (GIS) as they relate to their chosen field of study. Students interested in completing the geospatial analysis minor must complete a total of 20 credits (usually 5 courses) from the list below. A grade of C- or better is required in each minor course and no course can be taken P/F. A total of not more than 8 credits from the student’s major requirements can be counted toward the minor.

 

Green Real Estate

The green real estate minor will include the basic fundamentals of real estate (a class which is accredited by the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission). Students will learn about local and regional planning, environmental economics and market forces, and environmental issues as they pertain to real estate. In addition to this, students may choose complementary classes, such as architecture, surveying, land design, soils, wetland delineation, law, etc. Students must complete 18-20 credits totaling five courses, get a C- or better in each course, and maintain a 2.0 average or better.

Required Courses
CEP 672, Fundamentals of Real Estate
CEP 673, Green Real Estate
CEP 508, Applied Community Development

Select two from ONE of the following groups:

Green Design and Building (ideal for future architects and builders)
AM 275, Building Science/Residential Construction
ARTS 455, Introduction to Architecture
CHE 410, Energy and Environment
CIE 444, Housing, Everyone Needs a Place to Live
CT 240, Legal Aspects of Surveying
CT 247, Construction Contracting
CT 281, Architecture I History and Design
CT 423, Introduction to Surveying and Mapping
CT 437, Land Design and Regulations

Land Conservation (ideal for future conservation commission members, planners, and environmental advocates in general)
EREC 606, Land Economics Perspectives: Uses, Policies, and Taxes
NR 716, Wetland Delineation (summer offering only)
NR 735, Land Conservation Principles and Practices
NR 785, Systems Thinking for Sustainable Living

Finance and Law (ideal for future green mortgage lenders and social choice investment portfolio managers. NOTE: Business majors only)
ACFI 701, Financial Policy
ACFI 702, Investments Analysis
MGT 798, Topics

For more information, contact Kelly Cullen in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, (603) 862-4811 or kelly.cullen@unh.edu.

     

Marine Biology

The minor is designed to provide a foundation in marine biology and related sciences to any UNH undergraduate student with the exception of students majoring in marine, estuarine, and freshwater biology. It is offered through the Department of Biological Sciences.  The minor consists of 20 credits with grades of C- or better and no pass/fail courses. No more than eight major requirement credits may be used toward the minor. All courses in the program are selected in consultation with the minor adviser. (Contact Larry Harris, Department of Biological Sciences, Larry.Harris@unh.edu.)

Students should declare their intention to minor in marine biology before the end of the junior year. During the final term, students should apply to the dean to have the minor shown on their transcript.

Required
Five courses (20 credits); two of the five courses (eight credits) can count toward the student's major.

Introductory course in Marine Science (choose one)
ZOOL/PBIO 503, Introduction to Marine Biology
ESCI 501, Introduction to Oceanography

Four additional courses selected in consultation with the minor adviser.

In addition, students are encouraged to become involved in a research project, either by working in a professor’s laboratory or by participating in the Undergraduate Ocean Research Project (TECH 797).
 

Plant Biology

The plant biology minor is designed to provide a flexible and broad selection of courses to complement any other major area of study.

The requirements for the plant biology minor are:
PBIO 412 or equivalent or BIOL 601, and a minimum of 16 credits from the following list of courses:  PBIO 566, 625, 651, 701/702, 709, 713, 717, 719, 722, 727, 758, 795 (maximum of four credits), 796, 799; BIOL 601; BMCB 754; GEN 772, 774/775.

For advice on course selection, students should see the chairperson of the Department of Biological Sciences, (603) 862-3205.

Sustainable Living

Issues of sustainable living involve every aspect of life. Humans are part of, and dependent upon, healthy functioning ecosystems. Sustainable living requires learning to live with ecosystem limits. Students increase their knowledge and awareness of environmental issues and problems, study and apply principles of sustainability, and develop thinking and communication skills in order to help solve complex problems and move humanity toward a more sustainable future. The minor consists of 20 credits (totaling 5 courses) with grades of C- or better, and no pass/fail courses.  No more than 8 credits used to satisfy major requirements may be used for the minor.

Required Courses
NR 784, Sustainable Living
NR 601, Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Living Internship
NR 785, Systems Thinking for Sustainable Living

Environmental Issues: one course below
NR 415, Global Biological Change
NR 435, Contemporary Conservation Issues and Environmental Awareness
NR 502, Forest Ecosystems and Environmental Change
NR  701, Ecological Sustainability and Values 
NR 720, International Environmental Politics and Policies for the 21st Century
NR 724, Resolving Environmental Conflicts
SOC 565, Environment and Society

Ecology: one course below
NR 433, Wildlife Ecology
BIOL 541, General Ecology
NR 527, Forest Ecology
NR 660, Ecology and Biogeography of New Zealand
PBIO/ZOOL 503, Introduction to Marine Biology
NR 650, Principles of Conservation Biology

** Substitutions are possible with the approval of the program coordinator..

For additional information, contact the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, (603) 862-1022.

Water Resources Management

Students in biology, environmental conservation studies, forestry, plant biology, wildlife and conservation biology, environmental engineering, environmental and resource economics, community and environmental planning, and related fields should consider a minor in water resources management. There is a strong demand among consulting firms, state and federal agencies, and not-for-profit organizations for persons with knowledge and experience relevant to water resource management. The minor consists of 20 credits (totaling five courses) with grades of C- or better, and no pass/fail courses. No more than 8 credits used to satisfy major requirements may be used for the minor.

Required
NR 504, Freshwater Resources
NR 703, Watershed Water Quality Management
ESCI 705, Principles of Hydrology

Choose from the list below for eight additional credits:
NR 658, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
NR 711, Wetland Ecology and Management
NR 716, Wetland Delineation
NR 719, Wetlands Restoration and Mitigation
NR 751, Aquatic Ecosystems
NR 760, Geographic Information Systems in Natural Resources
ESCI 710, Groundwater Hydrology
ZOOL 708, Stream Ecology
ZOOL 717,  Lake Ecology

For additional information, contact the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, (603) 862-1022.
 

Wetland Ecology

Students in biology, environmental conservation studies, forestry, plant biology, environmental sciences, wildlife and conservation biology, and related majors should consider obtaining a minor in wetland ecology. There is a strong demand among consulting firms, and state and federal agencies for employees with knowledge and experience relevant to wetland resource management.  The minor consists of 20 credits (totaling five courses) with grades of C- or better, and no pass/fail courses. No more than 8 credits used to satisfy major requirements may be used for the minor.

Required
NR 504, Freshwater Resources, or NR 703, Watershed Water Quality Management
NR 711, Wetland Ecology and Management
NR 716, Wetland Delineation; NR 719,Wetlands Restoration and Mitigation; ZOOL 708, Stream Ecology; MEFB 525, Introduction to Aquatic Botany; or PBIO 747, Aquatic Plants in Restoration, Management and Conservation

Recommended
PBIO 566, Systematic Botany
PBIO 722, Marine Phycology
GEN 713, Microbial Ecology and Evolution
NR 527, Forest Ecology
NR 765, Community Ecology
NR 751, Aquatic Ecosystems
NR 425, Field Dendrology
NR 501,  Studio Soils
NR 602, Natural Resources and Environmental Policy
NR 621, Field Description of Soils
NR 706, Soil Ecology
ZOOL 725, Marine Ecology

For additional information, contact David Burdick, (603) 862-4523..

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