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Requirements for an NRM Major
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Requirements for a B.S. in Natural Resources Management
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The NRM Program offers a major in Natural Resources Management leading to a Bachelor of Science degree as well as a minor. Students may choose the general degree or specialize by selecting one of three emphases: Ecosystem Science and Management; Environmental Science; or Resource Information Science. The degree requires a minimum of 120 hours to complete. Please refer to the most recent college catalog for official, up-to-date requirements. Core NRM classes A student must take and pass a mimimum of 40 credits of NRM core classes with a GPA of 2.0 or better. BIO 460 counts as a core (NRM) class. BIO 408 may be counted as a core (NRM) class with the approval of your advisor. You chould consult with your advisor for guidance as to which classes to take. Cognate Classes You must take and pass a mimimum of 40 credits of classes in cognate areas including the courses listed specifically below (they may not have an NRM prefix):
Select then remaining 10-11 hours from the following categories:
You should consult with your advisor for guidance as to which classes to take. This is particulary important if you plan to attend graduate school. Supplemetal Writing Skills (SWS) WRT 150 should be taken before your first SWS class. Two SWS classes must be completed. Only one can have an NRM prefix. NRM 495, 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 should be taken in the order suggested here because they are prerequisites to NRM classes. Most of the NRM classes are offered only once each year. NRM classes are generally not offered during the summer. You are encouraged to obtain a natural resources management job, an internship (NRM 490), conduct a research project (NRM 499), or take general education and elective classes during the summer. NRM 180, 280, 380 and 480 are designations for a special topics class. You may take multiple classes with an NRM X80 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. BIO 417 and BIO 418 are field trip classes. You MAY be able to count these classes as core classes (NRM credit) but you MUST check with your advisor BEFORE you take the class. No more than 6 credits can be applied to the major.
General Education Requirements All GVSU students are required to complete additional courses to round out their liberal arts education. These include courses in basic writing skills, supplemental writing skills, general education, and a series of "theme" courses. Please refer to the college catalog for an up-to-date list of courses that meet these requirements. Emphasis in Ecosystem Science and Management Emphasis in Environmental Science Emphasis in Resource Information Science See also NRM Course List |
Page last modified September 12, 2011
