Conservation and Restoration Ecology (CRE)

Conservation and Restoration Ecology (CRE) links the study of conserving and maintaining ecological systems and their elements with the recovery of damaged ecosystems. The combination of conservation and restoration creates a practical framework for managing natural resources and landscapes. Fundamental understandings of ecosystem components and processes are used to foster and sustain native species, ecological communities, and ecosystems.

Conservation and Restoration Ecology Pathway Requirements

The 78 major credits must be completed in MATRICULATED STATUS. In addition to the 78 credits within the major, complete 12 credits of general electives.

All BIS and/or BES 3xx and 4xx courses are under development.

28 Credits

CRE Core Course Requirements

20 Credits

CRE Distribution Requirements

20 Credits

  • Environmental Science (5 credits)
  • Methods & Practices (5 credits)
  • Society & Environment (5 credits)
  • Environmental Policy & Management (5 credits)

List of all CRE Distribution courses

Capstone

10 Credits

  •  BES 462, 463, 464 Capstone or approved Independent Research

General Electives

12 Credits

NOTE: Within the credits taken in the IAS curriculum, students must complete 10 credits each in Visual, Literary and Performing Arts (VLPA); Individuals & Societies (I&S); and Natural World (NW).

200-level Coursework

Up to 35 credits of 200-level coursework taken at UWB may be applied toward designated requirements within the 90 program credits. Please contact an IAS adviser for details.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Science (ES) Core & Affiliate Faculty and Staff

Warren Gold (faculty coordinator), Christy Cherrier, Martha Groom, Cinnamon Hillyard, Becca Price, Dave Stokes, Rob Turner, Rob Estes