Marine Conservation and Management Minor
This program is available at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- Ecampus
The Marine Conservation and Management minor focuses on marine vertebrates, conservation science, and management of living marine resources.
Minor Code: 788
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Integrate biological, physical, and social information used in natural resource conservation and management in coastal ecosystems.
- Interpret data relative to changes affecting coastal systems.
- Evaluate the importance and sustainability of fisheries and seafood.
- Explore coastal socio-ecological systems through experiential learning.
A series in general biology equivalent to the BI 221Z, BI 222Z, BI 223Z or BI 204, BI 205, BI 206 is a recommended prerequisite to the Marine Conservation and Management Minor because some of the courses in this minor have enforced general biology prerequisites. Students should consult with a Fisheries and Wildlife advisor when adding this minor to identify these classes.
A minimum of 27 credits selected from a foundational core and courses focused on species and habitats and experiential learning and skills must be completed. One course included may be taken for a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) grade. Double counting restrictions, when applicable, are listed for each section. Double counting towards Core Education is permitted.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core 1 | ||
| OC 201 | +*OCEANOGRAPHY | 4 |
| FW 324 | +*FOOD FROM THE SEA | 3 |
| FW 426 | COASTAL ECOLOGY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 16 credits from the following courses: 2 | 16 | |
| OCEANS IN PERIL | ||
| AQUATIC BOTANY | ||
| PHYCOLOGY | ||
| FIELD TECHNIQUES FOR MARINE MAMMAL CONSERVATION | ||
| BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF MARINE MAMMALS | ||
| MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES OF PACIFIC SALMON IN THE NORTHWEST | ||
| ECOLOGY OF MARINE AND ESTUARINE BIRDS | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY OF FISHES | ||
| THE NATURAL HISTORY OF WHALES AND WHALING | ||
| AQUATIC BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO OCEAN LAW | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC DIVING | ||
| POPULATION DYNAMICS FOR CONSERVATION | ||
| ESTUARINE ECOLOGY | ||
| ^FISHERY BIOLOGY | ||
| MARINE CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | ||
| BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY OF MARINE ANIMALS | ||
| ANTARCTIC SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION | ||
| METHODS IN PHYSIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR OF MARINE MEGAFAUNA | ||
| FISH ECOLOGY | ||
| EARLY LIFE HISTORY OF FISHES | ||
| FISH DISEASES IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND AQUACULTURE | ||
| ^AQUACULTURE | ||
| AQUACULTURE LABORATORY | ||
| NAVIGATION | ||
| THE POLICY AND LAW OF U.S. COASTAL GOVERNANCE | ||
| MARINE POLICY IN THE UNITED STATES | ||
| Total Credits | 27 | |
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Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
- +
Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
- ^
Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) course
- 1
Core courses may be double counted
- 2
None of these courses may be double counted
Minor Code: 788