Ecosystem Science and Restoration - Aquatic

The major in Ecosystem Science and Restoration prepares students to understand how ecosystems work to solve pressing environmental problems or help restore degraded ecosystems. Students can select one of two options:

• the terrestrial concentration, which focuses on the understanding and repair of terrestrial ecosystems; and
• the aquatic concentration, which focuses on aquatic ecosystem function and watershed restoration.

Students engage in field-based learning, contribute to cutting-edge restoration or ecosystem science projects, and are challenged to apply ecological theory to research and restoration practice. The major requires completion of a nine-credit restoration capstone, during which students gain hands-on real-world experience planning and implementing research or restoration projects in partnership with natural resource management agencies and organizations in western Montana.

A degree in Ecosystem Science and Restoration prepares students for careers as ecologists or restoration practitioners with non-profit, private, or governmental agencies and for graduate school in ecology or natural resource management. Students who graduate with this major may qualify for the following federal civil service jobs:

• biological technician (Series 0404),
• ecologist (Series GS-408),
• forester (Series G-460),
• hydrologist (Series GS-1315) and
• soil conservationist (Series GS-457).

More information on federal civil service requirements can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/alph-ndx.asp.

Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.

Summary

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Minimum Required Grade: C-