Field Naturalist
Students become proficient in plant and animal identification, and develop an understanding of the roles that these organisms play in the natural environment. The coursework also develops skills needed to communicate about the natural world. This specialization prepares students to work as interpretive naturalists in educational settings such as parks, camps, ecotourism businesses, and natural history organizations.
| Field Naturalist Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
| Choose three of the following: | ||
| Bio 310 | Plant Taxonomy | 4 credits |
| Bio 309 | Dendrology | 4 credits |
| Bio 311 | Lichenology | 4 credits |
| Bio 356 | Vertebrate Biology | 3 credits |
| Bio 350 | Invertebrate Zoology | 4 credits |
| Env 333 | Fisheries Science | 3 credits |
| Env 334 | Wildlife Science | 4 credits |
| Total | 10-12 credits | |
| Choose three of the following: | ||
| Bio 452 | Field Ecology | 4 credits |
| Env 302 | Wildlife Conservation and Management | 4 credits |
| Env 326 | Conservation Biology | 3 credits |
| For 330 | Forest Protection | 4 credits |
| Bio 380 | Limnology | 4 credits |
| Total | 11-12 credits | |
| Choose two of the following: | ||
| Eng 318 | American Nature Writing | 3 credits |
| Env 419 | Environmental Education | 3 credits |
| Eng 344 | Environmental Literature | 3 credits |
| Total: | 6 hours | |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| Ast 110 | Astronomy | 3 credits |
| For 121 | Introduction to Soils | 3 credits |
| Total: | 3 credits | |