UC Davis General Catalog, 2006-2008 - General Catalog - UC Davis

Environmental Biology and Management 257
291. Current Topics in Medical and
Veterinary Entomology (2)
Seminar—2 hours. Prerequisite: course 153. Discussion
of parasitology, ecology and epidemiology
related to vectors of pathogens causing disease in
humans and animals. May be repeated once for
credit. Not offered every year.—I, II, III. Kimsey,
Scott
292. Current Topics in Insect Physiology
and Behavior (2)
Seminar—2 hours. Prerequisite: course 102 if topic
is physiology, a course in behavior if topic is behavior,
or either if topic bridges both. Analysis of contemporary
advances in insect physiology,
biochemistry and/or behavior. Interpretation and
description of physiological and behavioral mechanisms
and functions. Application of general principles
to solution of problems in the laboratory and
field. May be repeated for up to 8 units of credit if
topic differs. Not offered every year.—I, II, III. Hammock,
Leal
293N. Current Topics in Insect
Biotechnology and Genomics (2)
Seminar—2 hours. Prerequisite: course 212. Discussion
of advances in insect biotechnology, including
genetic engineering and genomics. May be
repeated for up to 6 units of credit if topic differs.
Not offered every year.—I, II, III. Hammock, Leal
294. Current Topics in Insect Ecology,
Evolution, and Systematics (2)
Seminar—2 hours. Prerequisite: course 103, general
course in ecology or evolution. Discussions of
advanced topics in ecology, evolution and systematics
with emphasis on analysis of factors influencing
the distribution, abundance, adaptations and evolutionary
relationships of insects. Includes consideration
of applications of basic theory (e.g. biological
control). May be repeated for credit up to eight units
if topics differs. Not offered every year.—I, II, III.
295. Current Topics in Agricultural
Entomology and Bee Biology (2)
Seminar—2 hours. Prerequisite: course 110 if topic
covers pests and beneficial predators, course 119 if
topic is bee biology, or either if topic bridges both.
Discussion of advanced topics about the biology,
ecology, behavior, and management of pest and
beneficial insects. May be repeated for up to 8 units
of credit if topic differs. Not offered every year.—I,
II, III. Ehler, Granett, Parrella, Rosenheim
297N. Seminar in Entomology (1)
Seminar—1 hour. Weekly entomology seminar. May
be repeated up to 9 units of credit if topic differs. (S/
U grading only.)—I, II, III. (I, II, III.)
298. Group Study (1-5)
(S/U grading only.)
299. Research (1-12)
(S/U grading only.)
Environmental
Biology and
Management
(College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences)
Faculty
See the Department of Environmental Science and
Policy, on page 262.
The Major Program
The environmental biology and management major
offers an education in the basic natural sciences,
especially ecology, together with a set of management
and public policy analysis courses. Students
completing the program will understand the scientific
basis for environmental decision making, and the
legal, economic, and political issues involved in
management of the environment in the United States
and worldwide.
Any student in good standing is eligible to transfer to
the major; to do so, please see the major adviser,
Marcel Holyoak (3154 Wickson Hall) or staff
adviser (2134 Wickson Hall).
The Program. Courses in chemistry, physics, mathematics,
biology, and earth sciences form the foundation
of the curriculum; these are then tied together
by courses in ecology. Computing, statistics, and
other methods courses give the student basic quantitative
research skills. Economics, political science,
and techniques of quantitative management offerings
dominate the management and public policy
requirements.
A moderate degree of specialization is permitted in
three upper division options. Students in the Conservation
Biology and Management option take courses
in conservation biology, genetics, evolution and biogeography,
resource economics, environmental policy
making, quantitative analysis and field
experience. This option emphasizes the study of biological
diversity and the natural and human processes
that control it. Key areas of the option include
the design of nature reserves, the management of
small populations of endangered species, environmental
law, policy and economics.
Students in the Environmental Biology option take
course work in population ecology, physiology, and
other biological specialties, as well as quantitative
analysis.
Students in the Environmental Management option
take courses in, resource economics, planning and
public policy, and, especially, quantitative management
techniques. This option emphasizes the management
of public lands and natural resources in
wildland and rural areas. Practical courses in field
level planning and management are featured. Students
interested in urban problems and/or legislative
approaches should examine the Environmental
Policy Analysis and Planning major.
Career Alternatives. The major prepares students
to enter careers in management of natural
resources and public lands, as well as basic ecological
research. Students interested in professional
schools, e.g., medicine, should consult an adviser
early to plan for their special requirements, such as
organic chemistry. Graduates who choose the Environmental
Biology option are prepared for graduate
or professional training and, eventually, careers
working for public agencies and private firms specializing
in environmental quality, natural resources,
or ecological research. Graduates with the Environmental
Management option are prepared for jobs in
public agencies at the federal, state, or local levels.
B.S. Major Requirements:
UNITS
English Composition Requirement ......7-16
See College requirement.......................0-8
University Writing Program 102A, 102B,
102C, 102D, 102E, 102F, or 102G ....... 4
Communication 1 or 3 or Dramatic
Art 10 ...............................................3-4
Preparatory Subject Matter..............47-49
Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C............. 15
Chemistry 2A-2B or 2AH-2BH ............... 10
Environmental Science and Policy 1 ......... 4
Political Science 1 or Economics 1A;
choose Economics 1A if Environmental
Management option is selected .............4-5
Mathematics 16A-16B or 21A-21B ........6-8
Physics 7A-7B or 9A-9B .......................... 8
Breadth/General Education..............24-28
Satisfaction of General Education requirement
to include 12 units of humanities and/or
Civilization and Culture ....................12-24
Depth Subject Matter .......................28-33
(These units must be taken for a letter grade attaining
an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or higher.)
Select one course from Plant Biology 117,
Environmental Science and Policy 100,
Evolution and Ecology 101, Wildlife, Fish,
and Conservation Biology 151............... 4
Environmental Science and Policy 110 and
172 ......................................................8
Select two courses from Atmospheric Science
120, 133, Environmental Science and Policy
116, 150A, 150B, Environmental and
Resource Sciences 121, 131, Geology
134, Hydrologic Science 141, Soil Science
100, 118 ...........................................6-8
Select one course from Environmental Science
and Policy 160, 161, 163, 169, 171, 179;
Agricultural and Resource Economics 147,
175, 176 ...........................................3-4
Select one course from: Mathematics 16C,
21C, 22A, 22B, Statistics 100, 102 or
upper division mathematics, computing or
statistics............................................. 3-4
Select one course from Environmental Science
and Policy 123, 178, or Wildlife, Fish, and
Conservation Biology 100. Management
students should enroll in Environmental
Science and Policy 178...........................4
Areas of Specialization ....................23-38
Conservation Biology and Management
Option
Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology
154 ......................................................4
Select two courses from Biological Sciences
101, Evolution and Ecology 100, 102, 138,
147, 149, Geology 107 ......................6-8
Agricultural and Resource Economics 176 or
Environmental Science and Policy 175 ......4
Students must select a course that was not
taken in “Depth Subject Matter.”
Select one course from Agricultural and
Resource Economics 147, Environmental
Science and Policy 160, 161, 169, 171,
172 ...................................................3-4
Students must select a course that was not
taken in “Depth Subject Matter.”
Select one course from Environmental Science
and Policy 121,Wildlife, Fish, and
Conservation Biology
122 or Applied Biological Systems
Technology 180 .....................................4
Select one course from Environmental Science
and Policy 123, 124, 151L, 155L, Wildlife,
Fish, and Conservation Biology 100,
102 .................................................4-10
Students may select Biological Sciences
122 or a course at an approved field
station or an off-campus field biology
research site.
Environmental Biology Option
Select one course from Anthropology 154A,
Entomology 104, Neurobiology, Physiology,
and Behavior 102, Psychology 122, Wildlife,
Fish, and Conservation Biology141 .......3-5
Select one course from Biological Sciences
101, Evolution and Ecology 100, Geology
107 ...................................................3-4
Select two courses from Mathematics 22A-
22B, Statistics 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, or
Applied Biological Systems Technology 180.
Students must select a course that was not
taken in “Depth Subject Matter.”............6-8
Select one course from Entomology 103,
Evolution and Ecology 112-112L, Plant
Biology 102, 108, 116, Wildlife, Fish, and
Conservation Biology 110, 110L, 111, 111L,
120, 120L ..........................................4-8
Select one course from Entomology 102,
Environmental Horticulture 102,
Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior
101, 101L, Plant Biology 111, or Wildlife,
Fish, and Conservation Biology 121 ......3-5
Select two courses from the following: Avian
Sciences 100, Environmental Horticulture
160, Environmental Science and Policy 121,
151, 151L, 150B, 155, 155L, Evolution and
Ecology 149, Plant Biology 102, 117,
Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology
100, 120, 120L, 122, 130, 154,
155 ...................................................4-8
Quarter Offered: I=Fall, II=Winter, III=Spring, IV=Summer; 2007-2008 offering in parentheses
General Education (GE) credit: ArtHum=Arts and Humanities; SciEng=Science and Engineering; SocSci=Social Sciences; Div=Social-Cultural Diversity; Wrt=Writing Experience