College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
The College of Life Sciences and Agriculture provides students with specific instruction in major fields related to understanding biological processes, agricultural sciences, and the management of natural resources. Students may also combine a major with the dual major in international affairs.
You need to print out your 2013 COLSA worksheet prior to attending June Orientation.
Choosing First-Semester Courses
The specific requirements of the first semester
COLSA programs are listed below. Note that in most cases there are one
or two general education requirements (gen eds) to be chosen. Since the
availability of English 401 is limited to half the first-year class first
semester, make sure you have chosen alternative gen eds. You should
give serious consideration to selection of gen eds before you attend
Orientation.
It is expected that you will review the current Undergraduate Catalog, the Discovery Program (core university curriculum) and writing requirements at and then chose four courses in which you are interested. Review course descriptions for those you are considering. Your final choice of Discovery courses will be made after consultation with your academic adviser at Orientation.
A normal course load is 16 credits, usually consisting of four 4-credit courses. First-year students usually take courses numbered in the 400s and 500s.
For those taking, French or Spanish
fall semester, you need to take the
French and Spanish Placement prior to your orientation session.
IMPORTANT COLSA MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT TEST INFORMATION
First-year students arrive at UNH with a wide range of mathematics preparation.
It is important that you begin your UNH experience in the mathematics course
that is right for you. For that reason, EVERY INCOMING COLSA STUDENT MUST TAKE
AN ONLINE MATHEMATICS EVALUATION before coming to orientation in June. To take
the online evaluation, first review 13 COLSA Online Math Placement Test How To
Then, beginning May 15, take the placment at place21.placementtester.com:8080/unh/login/login.do
Based on the results of that evaluation, you will either (1) be placed in MATH 418, Analysis and Applications of Functions, for the fall semester, or (2) tentatively qualify to take MATH 424B, Calculus for Life Sciences, in the spring semester. A MATH 424B placement is contingent on your performance on a proctored Mathematics Placement test to be taken at orientation and/or at the beginning of the fall semester.
First Semester Courses in COLSA
Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology Biology Biomedical Science: Biomedical Science: Biomedical Science: Community and Environmental Planning Dairy Management Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Environmental Conservation Studies Environmental Horticulture Environmental and Resource Economics Environmental Sciences: |
Dairy Management Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Environmental Conservation Studies Environmental Horticulture Environmental and Resource Economics Environmental Sciences: Nutrition: Nutrition: Nutrition: Environmental Sciences: Equine Studies Forestry Genetics
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Marine, Estuarine and Freshwater Biology Neuroscience & Behavior Plant Biology (BA) Plant Biology (BS) Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Tourism Planning and Development Wildlife and Conservation Biology Zoology Undeclared |
* Premedical and predental students may major in any department but should include at least one of the following courses, if possible: CHEM 403 and BIOL 411. They should also consult with the Premedical/Prehealth Care Professional Advising Office (Hood House, Rm. 102) early in the first semester. No course prerequisite to medical or dental school should be taken pass/fail.