About the Conservation Biology Emphasis
This degree emphasis prepares you for a career as a conservation biologist, conservation planner, ecologist, environmental educator, researcher, or resource manager working for a government agency, non-profit organization, or in the fields of education, law, and policy.
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Conservation Biology Courses
You’ll work with your adviser to create a course plan that includes required core and elective courses. Conservation biology course options include:
- Conservation Biology
- Marine Ecology and Conservation
- Natural Resources Ecology
- Ecological Surveys and Sampling
- Zoo and Aquarium Conservation
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Conservation Genetics
- Ecosystem Health and Justice
Courses required to complete a bachelor of natural resources with a conservation biology emphasis at the University of Arizona are subject to change, so remember to meet with your adviser regularly to review your course plan.
Checklist and 4-year plan for students with Tier General Education Requirements Fall 2021 and before
- Checklist for Conservation Biology emphasis (Fall 2021)
- Sample 4-year plan for Conservation Biology emphasis (Fall 2021)
Checklist and 4-year plan for students with General Education Requirements Spring 2022 and after
- Checklist for Conservation Biology emphasis (post Spring 2022)
- Sample 4-year plan for Conservation Biology emphasis (post Spring 2022)
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