Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies


Undergraduate Studies in Marine Science

Wetland Ecology Minor

The minor in wetland ecology, offered through the natural resources department, is available to all students in biology, botany, environmental conservation, forestry, plant biology, environmental sciences, wildlife ecology, and related majors. 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 wetland resource management. More information is available from Dr. David Burdick, (603) 862-5129, Natural Resources department.

The following courses must be completed with at least a C- or better. No more than 8 credits may be used to satisfy the requirements of both the major and the minor programs: NR 504 Freshwater Resources or NR 703 Watershed WQ Management and NR 711 Wetland Resources Management and at least one of the following: NR 716 Wetland Delineation; NR 719 Wetland Mitigation and Restoration; or ZOOL 708 Stream Ecology. Elective courses, to make a total of 20 credits, may be chosen from plant survey taxonomy or identification courses, soil survey taxonomy or identification courses; or NR 602, NR 721, ZOOL 725, ESCI 653, NR 527, NR 765, MICR 713.

Students should declare their intention to minor in wetland ecology 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.