| BIO 363 | Principles of Conservation Biology | 4 |
| LA/NR 218 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 1 | 3 |
| or GEOG 218 | Applications in GIS | |
| Biodiversity Courses 1, 2 | ||
| Select three from the following: | 12 | |
| Mammalogy | ||
| Ichthyology | ||
| Ornithology | ||
| Herpetology | ||
| General Entomology | ||
| Invertebrate Zoology | ||
| Taxonomy of Vascular Plants | ||
| Field Botany: California Plant Diversity | ||
| General Microbiology I | ||
| Marine Botany | ||
| Ecology and Evolution Courses 1 | ||
| Select one from the following: | 4 | |
| Biogeography | ||
| Behavioral Ecology | ||
| Population Ecology | ||
| Community Ecology | ||
| Ecosystem Ecology | ||
| Spatial Ecology | ||
| Plant Ecology | ||
| Microbial Ecology | ||
| Marine Ecology | ||
| Conservation Courses 1, 2 | ||
| Select one from the following: | 4 | |
| Wildlife Management | ||
| Marine Conservation and Policy | ||
| Fisheries Science and Resource Management | ||
| Environmental Impact Analysis and Management | ||
| Approved Electives: 3, 4 | ||
| Select from the following: | 16 | |
| At least 8 units must be upper-division. | ||
| Principles of Rangeland Management | ||
| Research Experience for Undergraduates 5 | ||
| Mammalogy | ||
| Ichthyology | ||
| Ornithology | ||
| Herpetology | ||
| Wildlife Ecology | ||
| Vertebrate Field Zoology | ||
| Extended Field Biology Activity | ||
| General Entomology | ||
| Invertebrate Zoology | ||
| Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates 5 | ||
| Biogeography | ||
| Wildlife Management | ||
| Parasitology | ||
| Environmental Physiology | ||
| Plant Physiology | ||
| Behavioral Ecology | ||
| Population Ecology | ||
| Community Ecology | ||
| Ecosystem Ecology | ||
| Undergraduate Laboratory Assistantship 5 | ||
| Senior Project - Research Proposal 6 | ||
| Senior Project Research Experience 6 | ||
| Honors Research | ||
| Plants, People and Civilization | ||
| Plant Pathology | ||
| Plant Ecology | ||
| Advanced Applications in Geospatial Technologies | ||
| General Microbiology I | ||
| Microbial Ecology | ||
| Marine Ecology | ||
| Marine Mammals, Birds and Reptiles | ||
| Marine Conservation and Policy | ||
| Marine Botany | ||
| Fisheries Science and Resource Management | ||
| Introduction to Forest Ecosystem Management | ||
| Environmental Management | ||
| Environmental Life-Cycle Analysis | ||
| Environmental Law | ||
| Environmental Impact Analysis and Management | ||
| Applied GIS | ||
| Applied Resource Analysis and Assessment | ||
| Systems Thinking in Environmental Management | ||
| The Learn By Doing Lab Teaching Practicum 7 | ||
| Applied Experimental Design and Regression Models | ||
| Applied Regression Analysis | ||
or STAT 334 | Applied Linear Models | |
| Statistical Computing with SAS | ||
| Statistical Computing with R | ||
| Statistical Analysis of Time Series | ||
| Applied Multivariate Statistics | ||
| Survey Sampling and Methodology | ||
| Total units | 43 | |
| 1 | Excess units will be applied to subsequent concentration electives. |
| 2 | Students seeking certification (e.g. as an Associate Wildlife Biologist from the Wildlife Society) should see their faculty advisor for guidance. |
| 3 | Consultation with advisor is recommended prior to selecting Approved Electives; bear in mind your selections may impact pursuit of post-baccalaureate studies and/or goals. |
| 4 | If a course is taken to meet a Major or Support requirement, it cannot be double-counted in the concentration. |
| 5 | Maximum of 6 units may be applied toward Approved Electives: BIO 200, BIO 300, BIO 400, BIO 450, BIO 485, BIO 495, MSCI 401. |
| 6 | If BIO 461 or BIO 462 is used to meet the senior project requirement, it cannot be double-counted as an Approved Elective. |
| 7 | Maximum of 2 units may be applied toward Approved Electives from SCM 302/ENGR 322. |
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