The CRM track is rooted in understanding how earth systems work and how they can be manipulated to positive ends through management.
Since earth systems are inherently complex and our understanding is often imperfect, conserving and restoring them requires broad knowledge and experience while using the most current analytical, policy, and managerial tools.
A Faculty Perspective
A Student's Perspective
Students will study the structure and function of forests, farms, cities, and wetlands, and through their coursework they will investigate the causes, consequences, and solutions to environmental problems created by human action.
Students will solve problems in field settings and will learn to communicate their understanding, synthesis, and decision-making to diverse audiences.
Finally, they will gain experience in the actual implementation of decisions. Students may also develop special skills through electives, for example, in the area of geographic information systems and geospatial analysis.
Sample Four-Year Plan
The sample plan below shows you one of several possible ways to complete this degree. Use Graduation Planner to make your customized plan, and work with your academic adviser to ensure that you are on track to graduate on time.
First Year
First Year
Fall Semester |
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ESPM 1001 Freshmen Orientation to Environmental Sciences, Policy, and Management (1 credit) (16 credits total) |
Spring Semester |
BIOL 1009 General Biology (4 credits) (15 credits total) |
Second Year
Second Year
Fall Semester |
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PMB 2022 General Botany (3 credits) (14 credits total) |
Spring Semester |
ESPM 3012 Statistical Methods for Environmental Scientists and Managers (4 credits) (15 credits total) |
Third Year
Third Year
Fall Semester |
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ESPM 3000 Seminar on Current Issues for ESPM (1 credit) (15 credits total) |
Spring Semester |
ESPM 3221 Soil Conservation and Land-Use Management (3 credits) (15 credits total) |
Fourth Year
Fourth Year
Fall Semester |
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ESPM 4041W Problem Solving for Environmental Change (4 credits) (15 credits total) |
Spring Semester |
ESPM 3111 - Hydrology and Water Quality Field Methods (3 credits) (15 credits total) |