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Twin Cities Campus
Fisheries and Wildlife B.S.Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
The fisheries and wildlife curriculum gives students a broad science background emphasizing biological and environmental sciences and other coursework needed for careers in fisheries, wildlife, conservation biology, and other natural resource and environmental fields. Graduates are prepared to research, plan, and implement the management, protection, and enhancement of fisheries and aquatic resources, wildlife resources, and biological diversity. Graduates find employment as fisheries and wildlife scientists and managers, naturalists, zoo biologists, environmental biologists, environmental educators, and other natural resource professionals. The program also provides students with the fundamental science background needed to enter a wide variety of graduate programs in biological and natural resource sciences as well as professional programs in veterinary medicine, environmental law, and environmental education.
Students select an area of specialization, usually by the end of the sophomore year. Areas of specialization include conservation biology, fisheries, and wildlife. Although no computer course is required, students are expected to be computer literate and competent using word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
General Requirements
All students in baccalaureate degree programs are required to complete general University and college requirements including writing and liberal education courses. For more information about University-wide requirements, see the
liberal education requirements.
Required courses for the major, minor or certificate in which a student receives a D grade (with or without plus or minus) do not count toward the major, minor or certificate (including transfer courses).
Program Requirements
After completing a core curriculum that includes liberal education, communications, basic science, mathematics, and an orientation to the fields of fisheries, wildlife, and conservation biology, students complete additional credits in one of three areas of specialization: fisheries, wildlife, or conservation biology. Some of the core curriculum courses also fulfill diversified core and designated theme requirements. Electives to complete the required 120 credits are chosen in consultation with a program adviser.
Students may also fulfill the minimum requirements for admission to the University's College of Veterinary Medicine and other colleges of veterinary medicine by completing a bachelor's degree in fisheries and wildlife within any of the three areas of specialization.
All major requirements must be taken A-F (unless only offered S-N), and students must earn a grade of at least C- or better.
Communication Skills
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
·
COMM 1101 - Introduction to Public Speaking
[CIV]
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 3257 - Technical and Professional Presentations
(3.0 cr)
·
WRIT 3562W - Technical and Professional Writing
[WI]
(4.0 cr)
Mathematical Thinking
Chemical and Biological Sciences
CHEM 1061 - Chemical Principles I
[PHYS]
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory
[PHYS]
(1.0 cr)
BIOL 1009 - General Biology
[BIOL]
(4.0 cr)
BIOL 2012 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
GCD 3022 - Genetics
(3.0 cr)
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
·
BIOL 3407 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
BIOL 3408W {Inactive}
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
EEB 3807 - Ecology
(4.0 cr)
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Courses
FW 1001 - Orientation in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
(1.0 cr)
FW 3106 - Vegetation Sampling for Habitat Assessments
(1.0 cr)
FW 3108 - Field Methods in Research and Conservation of Vertebrate Populations
(3.0 cr)
Second Professional
Second Professional also can be satisfied with a pre-approved UROP or Directed Study. If you are interested, please discuss with Jim Perry, FW Major Coordinator.
FW 4291 {Inactive}
(1.0-5.0 cr)
or
FW 4391 {Inactive}
(1.0-5.0 cr)
or
FW 3565 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
or
FW 4701 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
or
FW 5625 - Wildlife Handling and Immobilization for Research and Management
(2.0 cr)
or
ESPM 4096 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
or
CFAN 3502 - Bahamas--Tropical Marine Biology and Shark Ecology
(2.0 cr)
or
CFAN 3504 - Thailand: Tiger Conservation and Vertebrate Field Methods
[GP, ENV]
(3.0 cr)
or
CFAN 3514 - Machu Picchu: Biodiversity & Climate Change in Peru
[ENV, GP]
(3.0 cr)
Social Science and Humanities
ESPM 3261 - Economics and Natural Resources Management
[SOCS, ENV]
(4.0 cr)
or
APEC 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics
[SOCS, GP]
(4.0 cr)
or
APEC 1102 - Principles of Macroeconomics
(3.0 cr)
or
ECON 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics
[SOCS, GP]
(4.0 cr)
or
ECON 1102 - Principles of Macroeconomics
(4.0 cr)
Interdisciplinary Learning
FW 2001W - Introduction to Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
[ENV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Conservation Biology
The conservation biology specialization is for students interested in careers dealing with a broad range of conservation issues in aquatic or terrestrial habitats. Positions typically focus on protection of endangered species and management for biodiversity. Careers as environmental educators or naturalists are also options.
All required courses in the specialization must be taken A-F and completed with a grade of at least C-.
Human Dimensions
Take 3 or more course(s) totaling 9 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
ESPM 3202W - Environmental Conflict Management, Leadership, and Planning
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3245 - Sustainable Land Use Planning and Policy
[ENV]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3011W - Ethics in Natural Resources
[CIV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3241W - Natural Resource and Environmental Policy
[SOCS, CIV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3251 - Natural Resources in Sustainable International Development
[GP]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3271 - Environmental Policy, Law, and Human Behavior
[CIV, SOCS]
(3.0 cr)
·
SUST 3003 - Sustainable People, Sustainable Planet
[ENV]
(3.0 cr)
·
FW 5003 - Human Dimensions of Biological Conservation
(3.0 cr)
Animals and Plants
Community and Ecosystem Ecology
FNRM 3204 - Landscape Ecology and Management
(3.0 cr)
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
·
FNRM 3104 - Forest Ecology
(4.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3575 - Wetlands
(3.0 cr)
·
EEB 3603 - Science, Protection, and Management of Aquatic Environments
(3.0 cr)
·
EEB 4609W - Ecosystem Ecology
[ENV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3108 - Ecology of Managed Systems
[ENV]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 5071 - Ecological Restoration
(4.0 cr)
Fisheries
The fisheries area of specialization is for students who wish to pursue careers in fisheries and aquatic resource science, management, and administration; fish hatchery management; and aquaculture, aquatic education, and aquatic environmental assessment. The curriculum meets the education criteria for the Certified Fisheries Professional designation established by the American Fisheries Society, the major professional organization for fisheries scientists and managers in North America.
All required courses in the specialization must be taken A-F and completed with a grade of at least C-.
Human Dimensions
Take 2 or more course(s) totaling 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
ESPM 3202W - Environmental Conflict Management, Leadership, and Planning
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3245 - Sustainable Land Use Planning and Policy
[ENV]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3011W - Ethics in Natural Resources
[CIV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3241W - Natural Resource and Environmental Policy
[SOCS, CIV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3271 - Environmental Policy, Law, and Human Behavior
[CIV, SOCS]
(3.0 cr)
·
FW 5003 - Human Dimensions of Biological Conservation
(3.0 cr)
Community and Ecosystem Ecology
EEB 5601 - Limnology
(3.0 cr)
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
·
FNRM 3114 - Hydrology and Watershed Management
(3.0 cr)
·
FNRM 3204 - Landscape Ecology and Management
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3575 - Wetlands
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 4061W - Water Quality and Natural Resources
[ENV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
EEB 4609W - Ecosystem Ecology
[ENV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 5071 - Ecological Restoration
(4.0 cr)
Fisheries
FW 5601 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
FW 5604W {Inactive}
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 1062 - Chemical Principles II
[PHYS]
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 1066 - Chemical Principles II Laboratory
[PHYS]
(1.0 cr)
BIOC 2011 - Biochemistry for the Agricultural and Health Sciences
(3.0 cr)
or
CHEM 3101 - Introductory Analytical Chemistry Lecture
(3.0 cr)
or
CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I
(3.0 cr)
Physical Sciences
Take 1 or more course(s).
PHYS 1001W - Energy and the Environment
[PHYS, ENV, WI]
(4.0 cr)
or
PHYS 1101W - Introductory College Physics I
[PHYS, WI]
(4.0 cr)
or
PHYS 1201W {Inactive}
[PHYS, WI]
(5.0 cr)
Wildlife
The wildlife specialization is for students who wish to pursue careers in wildlife science, management, and administration; zoo biology; terrestrial ecology; environmental assessment; and education. With proper selection of electives, students can meet the education criteria for the Certified Wildlife Biologist designation established by the Wildlife Society, the major professional organization for wildlife scientists and managers in North America.
All required courses in the specialization must be taken A-F and completed with a grade of at least C-.
Human Dimensions
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
·
ESPM 3202W - Environmental Conflict Management, Leadership, and Planning
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3245 - Sustainable Land Use Planning and Policy
[ENV]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3011W - Ethics in Natural Resources
[CIV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3241W - Natural Resource and Environmental Policy
[SOCS, CIV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3271 - Environmental Policy, Law, and Human Behavior
[CIV, SOCS]
(3.0 cr)
·
FW 5003 - Human Dimensions of Biological Conservation
(3.0 cr)
Animal and Plants
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
·
FW 4101 - Herpetology
(4.0 cr)
Community and Ecosystem Ecology
Take 1 or more course(s) totaling 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
FNRM 3104 - Forest Ecology
(4.0 cr)
·
FNRM 3204 - Landscape Ecology and Management
(3.0 cr)
·
EEB 4609W - Ecosystem Ecology
[ENV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3575 - Wetlands
(3.0 cr)
·
ESPM 5071 - Ecological Restoration
(4.0 cr)
·
ESPM 3108 - Ecology of Managed Systems
[ENV]
(3.0 cr)
Physical Sciences
Take 1 or more course(s)
PHYS 1001W - Energy and the Environment
[PHYS, ENV, WI]
(4.0 cr)
or
PHYS 1101W - Introductory College Physics I
[PHYS, WI]
(4.0 cr)
or
PHYS 1201W {Inactive}
[PHYS, WI]
(5.0 cr)
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
This sub-plan is optional and does not fulfill the sub-plan requirement for
this program.
The doctor of veterinary medicine degree (D.V.M.) is a rigorous four-year professional program preceded by three to four years of pre-professional study. Although a bachelor's degree is not required for admission to the D.V.M. program, approximately 70 percent of the students entering the program each year have completed their bachelor's degree. Fisheries and wildlife is one of the primary college majors at the University of Minnesota that offers a pre-veterinary program.
The following courses are required in addition to the fisheries and wildlife core requirements and courses in one of three areas of specialization. These courses may be substituted for the "suggested courses" in the areas of specialization.
Required Courses
CHEM 1062 - Chemical Principles II
[PHYS]
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 1066 - Chemical Principles II Laboratory
[PHYS]
(1.0 cr)
BIOC 3021 - Biochemistry
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 2311 - Organic Lab
(4.0 cr)
CHEM 2302 - Organic Chemistry II
(3.0 cr)
VBS 2032 - General Microbiology With Laboratory
(5.0 cr)
or
MICB 3301 - Biology of Microorganisms
(5.0 cr)
PHYS 1101W - Introductory College Physics I
[PHYS, WI]
(4.0 cr)
PHYS 1102W - Introductory College Physics II
[PHYS, WI]
(4.0 cr)
or
PHYS 1201W {Inactive}
[PHYS, WI]
(5.0 cr)
PHYS 1202W {Inactive}
[PHYS, WI]
(5.0 cr)
or
PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I
[PHYS, WI]
(4.0 cr)
PHYS 1302W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II
[PHYS, WI]
(4.0 cr)
Other Recommended Courses
The following courses are not required to complete the pre-vet requirements.
ANSC 1101 - Introductory Animal Science
(4.0 cr)
FNRM 3131 - Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Natural Resources
[TS]
(4.0 cr)
FW 4103 - Principles of Wildlife Management
(3.0 cr)
ESPM 3241W - Natural Resource and Environmental Policy
[SOCS, CIV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
ESPM 3575 - Wetlands
(3.0 cr)
FW 5603W - Habitats and Regulation of Wildlife
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
EEB 4129 - Mammalogy
(4.0 cr)
ESPM 3011W - Ethics in Natural Resources
[CIV, WI]
(3.0 cr)
FNRM 1101 - Dendrology: Identifying Forest Trees and Shrubs
(3.0 cr)
FW 5051 - Analysis of Populations
(4.0 cr)
EEB 4134 - Introduction to Ornithology
(4.0 cr)
Honors UHP
This is an honors sub-plan.
Students admitted to the University Honors Program (UHP) must fulfill UHP requirements, in addition to degree program requirements. Honors courses used to fulfill degree program requirements will also fulfill UHP requirements.
Current departmental honors course offerings are listed at: http://www.honors.umn.edu/academics/curriculum/dept_courses_current.html
Honors students complete an honors thesis project in the final year, most often in conjunction with an honors thesis course, or with an honors directed studies, or honors directed research course. Students select honors courses and plan for a thesis project in consultation with their UHP adviser and their departmental faculty adviser.
As part of their honors program, CFANS students complete CFAN 3100H; they must submit their project for this faculty-mentored honors experience to the honors committee for approval prior to registration.
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