The natural resources minor has been developed for students interested in the guiding principles of land stewardship and economic sustainability. Students can develop an appreciation for the ecological diversity of Alabama and gain an understanding of the historical importance of natural resources in the economic development of Alabama. Courses in the minor will address the impact of changes in lifestyles and the economic base of the state as well as the implications for land management.
Admission into the Minor
Students are expected to meet with Dr. Julia Cherry (cherr002@ua.edu), NRM Coordinator, before formally declaring a minor by completing the Change of Major/Minor Application online under the Student tab of myBama. This minor is restricted to residential students; New College LifeTrack does not offer minors.
The minor in natural resources includes tracks for students who major in biological sciences and for those who are pursuing other majors outside of biological sciences.
Biology Majors
The Natural Resources minor for biology majors requires the successful completion of the following 18 semester hours:
| Code and Title | Hours |
| BSC 340 | Principles of Nat. Res. Cons. | 3 |
| 6 |
| Field Zoology | |
| Dendrology | |
| Wetland Ecology | |
| Biology Of Fishes | |
| General Entomology | |
| Plant Ecology | |
| Found Forest Res and Conserv | |
| Soil Science | |
| Forest Ecology Veg Analy | |
| Eastern Forest Communities | |
| Birds and Birding | |
| Everyday Forestry in Alabama | |
| Everyday Wildlife In Alabama | |
| 6 |
| Conservation Biology | |
| Econ of Environment | |
| Natural Resource Envirmn Plang | |
| Forest Ecosystem Restoration | |
| Environ Decision Making | |
| Environmental Studies | |
| Environmental Policy | |
| 3 |
| Undergraduate Research | |
| Environment Science Internship | |
| Forest Measurement & Methods | |
| Independent Study | |
| Belize | |
| Total Hours | 18 |
Non-Biology Majors
The Natural Resources Minor for Non-Biology Majors requires successful completion of the following 19 semester hours:
| NRS for Non-Biology Majors | Hours |
| BSC 114 | Principles Of Biology I | 3 |
| BSC 115 | Laboratory Biology I | 1 |
| BSC 116 | Principles Biology II | 3 |
| BSC 117 | Laboratory Biology II | 1 |
| BSC 340 or | Principles of Nat. Res. Cons. | 3 |
| GY 339 | Natural Resource Envirmn Plang |
| 3 |
| Field Zoology | |
| Dendrology | |
| Soil Science | |
| Forest Ecology Veg Analy | |
| Eastern Forest Communities | |
| Birds and Birding | |
| Everyday Forestry in Alabama | |
| Everyday Wildlife In Alabama | |
| 3 |
| Natural Resource Envirmn Plang (If not taken as foundational course above) | |
| Environ Decision Making | |
| Environmental Studies | |
| Environmental Policy | |
| 2 |
| Undergraduate Research | |
| Environment Science Internship | |
| Forest Measurement & Methods | |
| Independent Study (Internship) | |
| Belize | |
| Total Hours | 19 |
Grade Point Average
A 2.0 grade point average in the minor is required. Please see the Grades and Grade Points section of this catalog for an explanation on grade point average calculations.
Upper-level Residency
A minimum of six hours of 300- or 400-level courses in the minor must be earned on this campus.
Ancillary Courses
This minor does not require ancillary courses.
Additional Minor Requirements
Prerequisites for all BSC courses at the 300-level and 400-level must be passed with a grade of at least C-.
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have met all University, College, major and minor requirements. However, each student must meet with an adviser in the major department for academic planning and to be approved for registration each semester. College advisers are also available for additional assistance with minor, College and University requirements.
