Office of First Year Programs
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University Program Descriptions Undergraduate Course Descriptions University Writing Requirement |
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 12 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
French and Spanish Placement prior to your orientation session.
IMPORTANT COLSA MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT TEST INFORMATION Available beginning May 14
Before you take the online evaluation, review COLSA Online Math Test How To Video on math placement log in: http://www.unh.edu/uacc/ceps-and-colsa-math-placement Then, beginning May 14, take the placment test at place21.placementtester.com:8080/unh/login/login.do. Remember to log in with UNH student ID without dashes Based on the results of that evaluation, you will be either (1) placed in MATH 418, Analysis and Applications of Functions, for the fall semester, or (2) qualify to take MATH 424B, Calculus for Life Sciences, in the spring semester. |
Recommended 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: Environmental Sciences: Soil and Watershed Management NR 400 NR 403 Math 418 or MATH 425 CHEM 403 ENE 520, ENGL 401 or Discovery course Equine Studies: Equine Sciences Equine Studies: Industry and Management Equine Studies: Therapeutic Riding Forestry Genetics
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Marine, Estuarine and Freshwater Biology Neuroscience & Behavior Nutrition Nutrition: Nutrition: 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.
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