2023-2024 Course Catalog

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Wetland Science (WESC) Minor

Required Minor Courses
Basic Soil
Select one of the following options:3-4
Soils
and Soils Laboratory
Soils
and Soils Laboratory
Soils in the Landscape
Subtotal3-4
Wetland Science
Select two of the following:6
Wetland Soils and Mitigation
Ecological Restoration
Ecology and Management of Wetland Systems
Forested Wetlands
Wetland Hydrology and Biogeochemistry
Subtotal6
Elective Courses
Vegetation Ecology/Biology
Select one of the following:3
Ecology
Freshwater Ecology
Fundamentals of Environmental Science
Plant Materials for Environmental Restoration
Bioremediation
Environmental Microbiology
Subtotal3
Hydrology
Select one of the following:3
Small Watershed Hydrology
Nonpoint Source Pollution Assessment and Control
Soil Physical and Hydrological Properties
Water Quality
Principles of Watershed Hydrology
Forest Soil and Watershed Management
Subtotal3
Select one additional course from the Wetland Science, Vegetation Ecology/Biology, or Hydrology section.3
Total Credits18-19
  • Minimum Credits for the minor = 18

  • Minimum from CSES or ENSC courses = 9

  • Minimum GPA requirement of 2.0 for courses taken towards the minor.

  • Some courses listed on this checksheet may have prerequisites, please consult the University Course Catalog, or check with your advisor.