BSc in Natural Resources - Conservation Biology in Tucson United States | University of Arizona

Create impactful solutions rooted in diverse fields ranging from scientific disciplines to legal and educational frameworks—all aimed at stewarding and safeguarding our natural environments. The Conservation Biology focus within the Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources program motivates students to explore conservation through the lens of various organisms (including invertebrates, vertebrates, plants, fungi, and microbes) and scientific domains like ecology, genetics, and evolutionary biology. The curriculum also incorporates studies in policy, planning, and economics. Graduates gain valuable scientific and social-science expertise, along with hands-on experience, preparing them for careers as conservation biologists, environmental educators, researchers, natural resource specialists, and ecologists. This degree also lays the foundation for advanced studies in law and policy or roles within government agencies and conservation organizations like The Nature Conservancy.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understand fundamental ecological concepts, Gain proficiency in core ecological principles (such as energy flow, nutrient cycling, species interactions), recognize pressing ecological issues in natural resource management, and apply ecological knowledge to propose comprehensive solutions. (RNR 316/202)
Natural resource governance, Analyze how social, political, and economic factors influence natural resource decisions, and articulate the inherent compromises in management objectives.
Roles of land management agencies, Recognize the primary agencies overseeing natural resources, the historical contexts behind their establishment, and their core missions.
Develop statistical proficiency, Perform, analyze, and communicate basic statistical evaluations of field and lab data, create effective research sampling strategies, and demonstrate competence in designing and executing field-based monitoring initiatives.