NRM 9-15-98

REQUIREMENTS FOR A NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT MAJOR

CORE (NRM) CLASSES

You must take and pass a minimum of 40 credits of NRM core classes.

BIO 460 counts as a core (NRM) class.
BIO 408 may be counted as a core (NRM) class with the approval your advisor.

You should consult with your advisor for guidance as to which classes to take.

COGNATE CLASSES

You must take and pass a minimum of 40 credits of classes in cognate areas.

There are 27 credits of cognates required in the sample curriculum:

MTH 122 Algebra, STA 215 Introductory Applied Statistics
BIO 111 General Biology I, BIO 112 General Biology II (required cognate), BIO 215 General Ecology
CHM 109 Introductory Chemistry, or CHM 115, Principles of Chemistry I
GEO 111 Physical Geology

The remaining 13 hours must be taken from the following categories

BIO 222 and above
CHM 116 and above
CS 150 and above
GEO 112 and above
MTH 123 and above
GPY 307 (suggested cognate) or 407
STA 216 and above

Cognate classes must not have an NRM prefix. You should consult with your advisor for guidance as to which classes to take.

SUPPLEMENTAL WRITING SKILLS (SWS)

You must pass the Junior-level Writing Exam or you must complete ENG 305 with a C (not a C-) or better. Sign up early for the Exam.

Two SWS (supplemental writing skills) classes must be completed. Only one can have a NRM prefix (at this time NRM 484 is an SWS class). BIO 460, a required class, is also an SWS class. Please check the schedule carefully to ensure that these classes are being taught as SWS classes (occasionally they do not have an SWS designation).

GENERAL

Most of the classes, particularly the core classes should be taken in the order specified, because they are prerequisites to NRM classes.
Most of the NRM classes are taught only once a year. Some NRM classes (NRM 452 and NRM 481) are taught once every two years.
NRM classes are generally not offered during the summer. You are encouraged to obtain a natural resource management job or internship (NRM 490), to conduct a research project (NRM 499), or to take general education and elective classes during the summer.
NRM 380 is a designation for a special topics class. You may take multiple classes with an NRM 380 designation because each class will cover a different topic.
No more than 3 credits of NRM 499 (research) will be counted toward your major.
No more than 5 credits of NRM 490 (internship) and NRM 499 (research) total can be applied to the major.

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SAMPLE CURRICULUM

FRESHMAN
Fall	Winter
MTH 110 Algebra (required Basic Skills course)	MTH 122 College Algebra (required cognate & BS cognate)
BIO 111 General Biology I (required cognate)	BIO 112 General Biology II (required cognate)
CHM 109 Introductory Chemistry	GEO 111 Physical Geology (required cognate)
or CHM 115, Principles of Chemistry I (required cognate)
ENG 150 Strategies in Writing (required skill course)

SOPHOMORE
Fall	Winter
NRM 250 Resource Measurements and Maps (suggested core)	NRM 350 Aerial Photo./Remote Sensing (suggested core)
NRM 281 Principles of Soil Science (suggested core)	STA 215 Introductory Applied Statistics (required cognate)
BIO 215 General Ecology (required cognate)

JUNIOR
Fall	Winter
GPY 307 Introduction to GIS (suggested cognate)	NRM 320 Introduction to Resource Systems (required core, BS cognate)
Take Jr. Year Writing Exam or ENG 305 (required Basic Skills course)	NRM 395 GIS and NRM (suggested core)

SENIOR
Fall	Winter
BIO 460 Productivity of Ecosystems (required core & BS cognate)	NRM 495 Capstone: Trends in NRM (required core)

Key:
	required cognate - you must take this class
	suggested cognate - we think you should take this class
	required core - you must take this class
	suggested core - we think you should take this class

General education classes, cognates, and NRM elective classes should be taken to fill out the remainder of your schedule.

Optional Core Classes
BIO 408 Wildlife Management (check with your advisor)	NRM 140 The Climactic Factor
NRM 380 Special Topics	NRM 410 Environmental Impact Assessment
NRM 451 Resource Management Policy	NRM 452 Watershed and Wetland Management
NRM 462 Forest Ecosystem Management	NRM 480 Senior Seminar
NRM 481 Soilscapes and Soil Classification	NRM 484 Land Reclamation
NRM 486 Soils and Landform Evaluation	NRM 490 Internship in Resource Management
NRM 499 Research in Resource Management

9/15/98