Undergraduate Course Catalog 2006-2007
College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
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Animal Sciences (ANSC)
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Chairperson: Thomas L. Foxall
Professor: William E. Berndtson, William A. Condon, Thomas L. Foxall, Charles G. Schwab, Robert L. Taylor Jr.
Affiliate Professor: Ronald E. Rompalla, Martin Stokes
Associate Professor: Patricia D. Bedker, Elizabeth P. Boulton, Peter S. Erickson, David H. Townson, Paul C. Tsang
Affiliate Associate Professor: John A. Ryan, Arthur F. Stucchi
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Deborah Brough, Donald Collins, Paul F. Cotter, Sylvia Countway, Jill Polito, Bo Rueda, Rose Schwab, Glenn T. Shwaery, Susan Slack, James A. Sulikowski, Mark R. Windt
Clinical Professor: Joseph J. Moore, Roger E. Wells
Clinical Associate Professor: Wendell P. Davis
Lecturer: Karen Lorenzo
Adjunct Associate Professor: Richard F. Taylor
Education Coordinator: Ellen J. Dijkman Dukes
Teacher/Trainer: Sarah Hamilton
Technical Specialist/Medical Technologist: Donna-Rae M. Grant, Claire Tapply
Veterinary Pathologist: Alice D. Roudabush
Extension Professor: John C. Porter
Extension Associate Professor: Michal Lunak
For courses, see also Nutritional Sciences and Medical Laboratory Science.
The undergraduate Animal Sciences Program at UNH provides students with
fundamental and applied education in nutrition, reproduction, genetics,
physiology, pathology, cell biology, and large animal management.
Courses are offered in all areas of dairy and light horse production.
The Department of Animal and Nutritional Sciences has four major degree
programs. They are a) animal sciences with options in equine sciences
(equine industry and management, therapeutic riding, and equine
science), bioscience and technology, and preveterinary medicine; b)
dairy management; c) medical laboratory science with options in
clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, and microbiology; and d)
nutritional sciences. The department is housed in Kendall Hall, a
five-story animal science facility. This building houses the New
Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Lab; an electron microscopy facility;
and nutrition, physiology, and cell culture labs, all of which provide
opportunities for students interested in basic animal sciences. The
department maintains a light horse center and offers an equine program
with courses in management, equine diseases, equine discipline,
physical performance, and horsemanship specializing in dressage and
combined training. Dairy facilities include housing for more than one
hundred milking-age cows in the new $1.6-million Dairy Teaching and
Research Center. Miniature swine are maintained at the Burley-Demerritt
farm. Poultry facilities also permit research and work experience in
poultry science.
The animal sciences degree has three program options: 1) equine
sciences, 2) bioscience and technology, and 3) preveterinary medicine.
In addition to satisfying the specific requirements of the major and
options, all animal science majors must complete the University general
education requirements.
The UNH equine sciences option
offers a unique and well-rounded program of study to students pursuing
a career in the horse industry. The equine program’s outstanding
physical facilities are complemented by a strong, science-based
curriculum taught by an experienced and talented faculty.
Students graduating from the UNH equine program receive a B.S. in
animal science with a concentration in equine science. The core
curriculum of study provides students with a solid background in the
biological and equine sciences. Students then choose one of three
tracks for career specialization: I) Equine Industry and Management, II) Therapeutic
Riding, III) Equine Science.
Students in the bioscience and technology option
often specialize in nutrition, reproduction, genetics, or cell biology.
This curriculum prepares students for advanced training in graduate
school programs or in various medical professions; entry-level
positions in biomedical, biotechnical, pharmaceutical, and other
scientific companies; or technical positions in many research and
medical units.
The preveterinary medicine option
is designed to meet the academic requirements of most veterinary
schools. Requirements may be met within three years, allowing students
to apply to veterinary school during their senior year. However, most
students finish their senior year, thus allowing more time for
electives, concentration in areas of secondary interest, and completion
of graduation requirements.
Employers in agriculture prefer to hire an agricultural graduate with
extensive knowledge in a related field (e.g., computer science) rather
than a graduate in one of these areas with no knowledge of agriculture.
Hence, animal science students are encouraged to obtain training in a
field that complements study in animal sciences. Such areas may include
cell biology, biotechnical skills, communications, computer science,
education, or business. This is generally accomplished by either taking
a concentration of courses or obtaining a minor in a specialty area.
Attainment of sufficient training in a specialty area enhances
opportunity for employment. A careers course is offered to help
students select and prepare for a particular career area.
Development of optional career goals is important for preveterinary
students. Admission to schools of veterinary medicine is highly
competitive. Therefore, students in this option are urged to prepare
for alternative careers as they complete preveterinary requirements.
All animal science majors are required to complete ANSC 406; CHEM
403-404; and either ENGL 501, 502, or 503. In addition, the
requirements in one of the three following options must also be
completed:
Bioscience and Technology Option
BIOL 411-412; PHYS 401-402; MATH 424B; BIOL 528; MICR 503 or BIOL 541;
ANSC 511-512 or ZOOL 518 and 625/626; CHEM 545 or 651-652; BIOL 604;
BCHM 658/659 or 751-752; ANSC 750 and one 700-level ANSC course.
Equine Science Option
Track I—Equine Management
Core Courses
ZOOL 412, Biology of Animals
ANSC 404, Introductory Equine Science (waived for TSAS equine management graduates)
ANSC 406, Careers in Animal Science
ENGL 501, Introduction to Creative Nonfiction, ENGL 502, ENGL 503, or ANSC 543
AAS 228, Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
AAS 239, Fundamentals of Animal Health
ANSC 432, Animal Forages
AAS 235, Animal Nutrition
BIOL 528, Applied Biostatistics I
ANSC 565, Principles of Horse Trail Management
ANSC 620, Equine Diseases (waived for TSAS equine management graduates, but recommended)
ANSC 622, Equine Disease Clinic (waived for TSAS equine management graduates, but recommended)
ANSC 625, Equine Sports Medicine and Lameness
ANSC 697, Equine Seminar (waived for TSAS equine management graduates)
EREC 411, Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives
AAS 237, Equine Handling and Care Techniques
AAS 246, Animal Business Applications
ANSC 605, Equine Business Management
ANSC 600, Field Experience (waived for TSAS equine management graduates)
ANSC 724, Reproductive Management and Artificial Insemination
At least five of the following courses
EREC 504, Business Management for Natural Resource Firms
MGT 580, Introduction to Organizational Behavior
CSL 202, Introduction to Non-Profit Organizations
ADMN 502, Financial Accounting
CMN 500, Public Speaking
ANSC 604, Equine Selection
AAS 247, Applied Equine Management
ANSC 507, Scientific Approach to Equine Discipline
ANSC 602, Animal Rights and Societal Issues
ANSC 701, Physiology of Reproduction
ZOOL 713, Animal Behavior
ANSC 640, Principles of Riding Instruction
KIN 501, First Aid-Responding to Emergencies
Suggested for all in Track I
AAS 278, Applied Animal Science Computer Applications
AAS 234, Equipment and Facilities Management
Track II—Therapeutic Riding
Core Courses
ZOOL 412, Biology of Animals
ANSC 404, Introductory Equine Science (waived for equine-management program)
ANSC 500, Methods of Therapeutic Riding
ENGL 501, Introduction to Creative Nonfiction, ENGL 502, ENGL 503, or ANSC 543
ZOOL 507/508, Human Anatomy and Physiology
AAS 226, Equine Conformation and Lameness
or ANSC 604, Equine Selection
AAS 252, Equine Health Management or
ANSC 620/622, Equine Diseases and Disease Clinic
EREC 411, Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives
AAS 237, Equine Handling and Care Techniques or equivalent
AAS 246, Animal Business Applications
or ANSC 605, Equine Business Management
AAS 247, Applied Equine Management
KIN 501, First Aid—Responding to Emergencies or equivalent
ANSC 600, Field Experience
ANSC 640, Principles of Riding Instruction
ANSC 643, Principles of Therapeutic Riding Instruction
ANSC 795, Investigations
At least six of the following
OT 510, Exploring Occupational Therapy and Occupation
RMP 501, Recreation Services for Individuals with Disabilities
ANSC 507, Scientific Approach to Equine Discipline
RMP 557, Recreation Services Program Design
CSL 202, Introduction to Non-Profit Organizations
CSL 203, Organizing and Supervising Volunteers
CSL 208, Essentials of Fundraising for Community-Based Organizations or
CSL 209, Essentials of Grant Writing for Community-Based Organizations
MGT 580, Introduction to Organizational Behavior
CSL 207, Introduction to Non-Profit Budgeting and Accounting Practices
CMN 500, Public Speaking
EREC 504, Business Management for Natural Resource Firms
HHS 740, Collaborative Services for Children with Special Needs
OT 500, Behavior and Development of Children or FS 525, Human Development
COMM 520, Survey of Communications Disorders or COMM 533, Elementary American Sign Language
Suggestive Electives for students in Track II
AAS 278, Applied Animal Science Computer Applications
AAS 254, Animal Assisted Activities and Therapies
AAS 251, Human/Animal Bond
Diploma Program providing preparation for NARHA Certification
ANSC 404, Introductory Equine Science or AAS 237, Equine Handling and Care Techniques
ANSC 402, Horsemanship
KIN 501, First Aid—Responding to Emergencies
ANSC 500, Methods of Therapeutic Riding
ANSC 795, Investigations, and a seminar on teaching therapeutic riding
Track III—Equine Science
Core Courses
CHEM 403/404, General Chemistry
BIOL 411/412, Principles of Biology I and II
ANSC 404, Introductory Equine Science
ANSC 406, Careers in Animal Science
ENGL 501, Introduction to Creative Nonfiction,
ENGL 502, 503, or ANSC 543
ANSC 511/512, Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 528, Applied Biostatistics I
ANSC 609, Principles of Nutrition
ANSC 612, Genetics of Domestic Animals
ANSC 620, Equine Diseases
ANSC 622, Equine Disease Clinic
ANSC 625, Equine Sports Medicine and Lameness
ANSC 697, Equine Seminar
EREC 411, Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives
ANSC 724, Reproductive Management and Artificial Insemination
or ANSC 701, Physiology of Reproduction
ANSC 600, Field Experience
or ANSC 795, Investigations in Animal Science
At least four of the following
AAS 235, Animal Nutrition
AAS 239, Fundamentals of Animal Health
ANSC 432, Animal Forages
ANSC 640, Principles of Riding Instruction
ANSC 641, Principles of Dressage Instruction
ANSC 642, Principles of Jumping Instruction
ANSC 701, Physiology of Reproduction
ANSC 704, Principles of Pathobiology
ANSC 718, Mammalian Physiology
ANSC 724, Reproductive Management and Artificial Insemination
ANSC 750, Nutritional Biochemistry
BCHM 658/659, General Biochemistry and General Biochemistry Lab
BIOL 604, Principles of Genetics
CHEM 545/546, Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Lab
ZOOL 713, Animal Behavior
Pre-veterinary Medicine Option
BIOL 411-412; PHYS 401-402; MATH 424B; BIOL 528; MICR 503; ANSC
511-512; BIOL 604; CHEM 651/652 and 653/654; BCHM 658/659; ANSC 750 and
one 700-level ANSC course.
(For course requirements for the B.S. degree in dairy management, see Dairy Management.)
General Science Certification
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BCHM)
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Chairperson: John J. Collins
Professor: Rick H. Cote, Clyde L. Denis, Thomas M. Laue, Stacia A. Sower
Research Professor: Vernon N. Reinhold
Affiliate Professor: William G. North, Stuart A. Tobet
Associate Professor: John J. Collins, Anita S. Klein, Andrew P. Laudano, W. Kelley Thomas
Research Associate Professor: William A. Gilbert
Assistant Professor: Deena J. Small
Research Assistant Professor: Kevin Culligan, Jennifer Durant
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Thomas P. Moody
The field of biochemistry and molecular biology encompasses a broad
range of the molecular life sciences, from biophysics and biochemistry
to applied biology and medicine. The B.S. in biochemistry is based on a
solid foundation in biology, chemistry, physics and math, along with
advanced courses in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and
genetics. The combined B.S.-M.S. degree program allows outstanding
students with well-defined career plans to augment their bachelor’s
degree program with an intensive research program and graduate-level
course work leading to the master’s degree.
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology offers specialized
training in the areas of molecular genetics, signal transduction, gene
regulation, bioinformatics, molecular evolution, cancer biology,
macromolecular interactions, glycobiology, lipid metabolism,
endocrinology, genomics, and proteomics. Undergraduate students are
encouraged to become involved in research projects sponsored by
external granting agencies such as the National Institutes of Health,
the National Science Foundation, and others.
Students interested in the biochemistry major should consult with the
department chairperson or a faculty member as early as possible to
ensure the most effective curricular planning.
For first-year students with a strong
high school preparation in both chemistry and mathematics (including
calculus), the following schedule is recommended:
Fall
BIOL 411, Principles of Biology I
CHEM 403, General Chemistry I
MATH 425, Calculus I
ENGL 401, Freshman English
Spring
BIOL 412, Principles of Biology II
CHEM 404, General Chemistry II
MATH 426, Calculus II
General education course
For first-year students lacking a strong background in chemistry and mathematics, the following schedule is recommended:
Fall
BIOL 411, Principles of Biology I
CHEM 403, General Chemistry I
ENGL 401, Freshman English
General education course
Spring
BIOL 412, Principles of Biology II
CHEM 404, General Chemistry II
MATH 424B, Calculus for Life Sciences
General education course
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
The bachelor’s degree in biochemistry
consists of a set of core requirements (Group I) and a set of required
electives from several subject areas (Groups II–V):
I. All of the following
BIOL 411, 412, Principles of Biology I, II
CHEM 403, 404, General Chemistry I, II
MATH 425, 426, Calculus I, II, or
424B, Calculus for Life Sciences and
BIOL 528, Applied Biostatistics I
MICR 503, General Microbiology
BIOL 604, Principles of Genetics
BIOL 605, Eukaryotic Cell and Developmental Biology
CHEM 547/549 and 548/550, Organic Chemistry,
or CHEM 651/653 and 652/654, Organic Chemistry,
or CHEM 545/546, Organic Chemistry
and BCHM 658/659, General Biochemistry
PHYS 401, 402, Introduction to Physics I, II,
or PHYS 407, 408, General Physics I, II
CHEM 517, Quantitative Analysis
BCHM 751-752, Principles of Biochemistry
BCHEM 755, Laboratory in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
II. One of the following molecular biology courses
BCHM 711, Genomics and Bioinformatics
BCHM 766, Environmental Genomics
BCHM 771, Molecular Genetics
BCHM 782, Developmental Genetics
III. One of the following biochemistry courses
BCHM 702, Endocrinolgy
BCHM 750, Physical Biochemistry,
or CHEM 683, 684, Physical Chemistry I, II
BCHM 761, Cell Signaling Transduction in Health and Disease
BCHM 794, Protein Structure and Function
IV. One of the following laboratory techniques courses
BCHM 754, Laboratory in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Nucleic Acids,
or BCHM 799, Senior Thesis (4 cr.),
or BCHM 795, Investigations in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (4 cr.)
ANSC 714, Research Methods in Endocrinology,
or ANSC 751, Cell Culture
CHEM 756, Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory,
or CHEM 763, Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis Laboratory or GEN 753, Cytogenetics
MICR 602, Pathogenic Microbiology,
or MICR 704, Genetics of Prokaryotic Microbes,
or MICR 705, Immunology,
or MICR 706/708, Virology and Virology Lab,
or MICR 717, Microbial Physiology
PBIO 774/775, Plant Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
V. One additional course from groups II–IV
The biochemistry curriculum provides most of the required and
recommended courses for students seeking admission to professional
schools in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy.
Students who major in biochemistry can also use their training in
conjunction with advanced degrees in law and business.
Approximately 50 percent of the students who graduate with a major in
biochemistry seek advanced degrees. Many biochemistry majors go on to
attend graduate school in all areas of the life and biomedical
sciences, especially graduate programs in genetics, molecular biology,
biochemistry, cell biology, and chemistry. Recipients of an M.S. degree
are more attractive to employers and often obtain better positions,
greater salaries, and more responsibility and independence. A Ph.D.
degree is eventually required for those who wish to direct research
programs, be involved in state-of-the-art scientific research, become a
professor in a college or university, or obtain an executive position
in a science-related area of industry or government.
Students obtaining the B.S. in biochemistry enjoy excellent job
prospects immediately upon graduation. There is currently a demand for
skilled research technicians in biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical
companies, government agencies, forensics, academic research
laboratories, and hospitals. Students graduating in biochemistry have
knowledge that is valuable in the fields of management, sales,
marketing, regulatory affairs, technical writing, and scientific
journalism. With additional courses in education, the B.S. in
biochemistry also qualifies graduates to teach at the elementary,
junior high, and high school levels.
A combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Biochemistry
This is a five-year program leading to a combined bachelor and master’s
degree in biochemistry. It is designed for highly motivated and
qualified students seeking additional training to further their career
goals as a researcher in the life sciences.
Admission Policy
Admission to the combined degree program is highly competitive.
Students wishing to pursue this option must have a grade-point average
greater than 3.20 at the time of application. A thesis adviser must be
identified during the junior year, and the approval of the adviser and
department chairperson must be obtained. Prior to the first semester of
the senior year, the student must formally apply to the Graduate School
and receive early admission. The requirement for the Graduate Record
Examinations is waived for combined degree applicants.
Requirements
Thirty credits of graduate level (800–900) coursework (including dual
credit courses) must be completed. Six to 8 credits must be taken
during the senior year, and are applied to both the B.S. and M.S.
requirements. All other requirements for the M.S. degree (see Graduate
School catalog) must be followed, including completion of preliminary
exams, conducting a research project, and passing an oral examination
based on the master’s thesis project.
Suggested Program
Because of the intensive nature of the combined degree program, the
thesis research project should be initiated as early as possible. A
guidance committee should be established no later than the beginning of
the fifth year to approve the student’s proposed course of study. The
following schedule is recommended:
Junior year
Identify thesis adviser and begin research project during the summer following junior year.
Senior year
Senior thesis (BCHM 799) during both semesters and the following summer, along with two dual-credit courses (800/900 level).
Fall semester, fifth year
Two 800/900 level courses (6–8 cr.)
BCHM 997 (1 cr.)
BCHM 899 (5 cr.)
Spring semester and summer, fifth year
One 800/900 level course (3–4 cr.)
BCHM 998 (1 cr.)
BCHM 899 (5 cr.)
Special topics (1–2 cr. as needed)
Research should be completed and the master’s thesis defended during the summer.
Support
Students in the B.S./M.S. program are eligible for support through
University Financial Aid. Additional support may be available from the
student’s adviser.
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Biology (BIOL)
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The interdepartmental program in biology is designed to provide a
strong and a broad background in biological sciences to students
interested in education in the life sciences. The biology program
integrates theoretical and practical (hands-on laboratory and field
work) courses in different aspects of the biology of animals, microbes
and plants. The curriculum is designed to reflect the diversity of the
biological systems in nature. It encompasses the study of structural
and functional relationships of living organisms at the molecular,
cellular, and organismal level; the interactions of the living systems
with the environment and with each other; and the evolutionary
relationships of various forms of life. The goal is to create a
facilitative environment for those with a scholarly interest in the
biological sciences, and to extend their understanding, awareness, and
appreciation of the diversity of the biological sciences.
The program is aimed at promoting excellence in biological science
education by involving undergraduate students in strong interaction
with faculty both in the classroom and research laboratories, and to
encourage the development of high-quality undergraduate programs in all
aspects of biology.
The biology program prepares students for graduate work in the
biological, medical and agricultural sciences, and for job
opportunities in industry (biomedical, pharmaceutical, agrochemical,
environmental, and biotechnological) and governmental research,
secondary school teaching or a general education about living
organisms. Completion of the four-year undergraduate program plus a
fifth-year internship will be necessary for biology teaching
certification. Students who plan to enter medical, dental, or related
professional schools are advised to confer with their faculty adviser
to build the requirements for these programs into their academic major.
Courses in the biology program are selected from departments that
constitute the biological sciences community at UNH. The flexibility of
the curriculum allows students wide selection of courses in various
departments. Students in the biology major take a common core
curriculum involving introductory and upper level courses. They select
one of four areas of concentration (options). These are: 1) ecology,
evolution, and behavior biology; 2) marine and freshwater biology; 3)
molecular, cellular, and developmental biology; and 4) general biology.
While students are advised to declare the biology major as incoming
freshmen to assure adequate program planning, transfer into the program
at a later stage is also possible. Students who wish to concentrate in
a specific area of biological sciences other than the options within
the biology program should consider a major in animal science,
biochemistry, microbiology, plant biology, or zoology. The biology core
curriculum is followed by students in all these programs. This makes
changing majors a very simple process.
Biology Core Curriculum
All biology and several of the biological sciences majors begin with
the biology core curriculum. The biology courses in the core curriculum
constitute an integrated sequence of courses imparting basic knowledge
of biology in order to expose the students to the breadth of knowledge
inherent in the biological sciences. The biology core allows a student
to obtain a broad background in biology and related physical sciences
and math. While it is recommended that the core curriculum be
substantially completed in the first two years, students are encouraged
to consult with their academic adviser to select one or more courses in
their major during the sophomore year that may provide a gateway to the
major. This may result in delaying one or more of the core courses in
the junior year. By the end of the sophomore year, students are
expected to have selected a departmental major or one of the four
biology options leading to a B.S. degree. These options are: 1) general
biology; 2) ecology, evolution, and behavior biology; 3) marine and
freshwater biology; and 4) molecular, cellular, and developmental
biology.
Biology Core Curriculum Courses
BIOL 400, Professional Perspectives on Biology1
BIOL 411 & 412, Principles of Biology I, II2
BIOL 541, General Ecology
MICR 503, General Microbiology
BIOL 604, Principles of Genetics
CHEM 403 & 404, General Chemistry
CHEM 545/546 Organic Chemistry and BCHM 658/659, General Biochemistry
or CHEM 651/653 and CHEM 652/654, Organic Chemistry3
MATH 424B Calculus for Life Sciences or 425, Calculus I
BIOL 528 Applied Biostatistics I or MATH 426,4 Calculus II
PHYS 401 and 402, Introduction to Physics
ENGL 501 (or equivalent), Introduction to Creative Nonfiction3
EDUC 500, Exploring Teaching5
Typically, students take BIOL 400; BIOL 411 & 412; CHEM 403-404;
and Calculus 424B in their freshman year, and then complete the
remainder of their core requirements during the sophomore and junior
years.
In addition to the core curriculum, the requirements for individual options are described separately.
1BIOL 400 is required only for first year biology majors.
2BIOL 411 and 412 are not sequential and may be taken in reverse order.
3CHEM 651/653 and 652/654 and ENGL 501 are required for premedical or affiliated professional programs.
4MATH 425, Calculus I can be substituted for Statistics, but we recommend Statistics.
5Required only for those preparing for teacher certification.
Academic Requirements
To receive the B.S. degree in biology, students must complete 128
credit hours with a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average (GPA). Courses
must include all UNH General Education requirements, biology core
curriculum requirements, and the requirements for the selected option.
A minimum grade of C- is required in all biological science courses
that are counted towards the requirements for a degree in biology (all
four options). The only exception is that a passing grade below a C-
will be accepted in a student’s first biology course (BIOL 411 or 412).
Students who expect to complete successfully for post-baccalaureate
programs should attain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher by the end of
the sophomore year and maintain it at this level.
Students should consult with their academic adviser during their
freshmen and sophomore years for assistance in determining the most
appropriate option or major for their professional goals. Since biology
core courses are required of all biological science majors, it is
relatively easy to change majors within the biological sciences during
this period.
Note: It is strongly
recommended that students participate in an exchange semester at
another university or in a field-oriented program or internship. There
are many exchange opportunities available in which a full semester of
credits toward the major may be earned. In addition, students should
explore the courses at the Shoals Marine Laboratory (SML), which
provides an excellent setting for several “field-oriented” courses
during the summer. Often there is financial support available for the
SML programs (see the SML Web site for details (www.shoals.unh.edu) or
the Cornell Web site at www.sml.cornell.edu. It is further recommended
that students explore possibilities of one or more semesters of
Independent Investigation (research projects). For details, students
should contact their adviser or the biology program office. Financial
support is available for most of these programs.
Premedical and other pre-health professional students should visit the
premedical office in Hood House for additional information on
requirements for specific professional schools. The following elective
courses will be helpful in preparing for admission to
post-baccalaureate programs in the health professions and for their
required aptitude examinations: BCHM/ANSC 702, ZOOL 518, ZOOL 625/626,
BIOL 605, BCHM 751/752, ANSC 511/512.
One 600, 795, or 796 experience totaling three or more credits or any
two 795-796 experiences of two credits each can fulfill one course
requirement in any category with adviser’s approval. A Petition for
Academic Variance approved by the biology program director is required
to count 795-796 experiences for more than one major required course.
Students should check the UNH WEBCAT (webcat.unh.edu), the biology Web site (biology.unh.edu), and the UNH online catalog for updates and current course offerings.
Biology Options
In order to receive a B.S. in biology, a student may choose from one of
the four biology options: 1) general biology; 2) ecology, evolution,
and behavior biology; 3) marine and freshwater biology; and 4)
molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. A complete list of
approved courses in each option is available from the student’s
adviser, the biology program office, and the biology program Web site at biology.unh.edu.
The general biology option
within the biology major provides broad-based training in the
biological sciences for students who prefer not to specialize at the
undergraduate level. Students must choose eight courses in addition to
the biology core curriculum courses as specified in the categories
listed in the option requirements (see Web site biology.unh.edu).
Within the biology core, BIOL 528 is preferred to MATH 426; however,
either is acceptable, and the sequence CHEM 545/546-BCHM 658/659 is
preferred to CHEM 651/653-652/654, for all students in the option,
except for those who are pre-health professionals. Corequisite lecture
and lab courses count as one course. Courses listed in more than one
category will satisfy requirements in only one category.
The marine and freshwater biology (MFB)
option provides broad-based training in the aquatic biological sciences
for students who prefer to take additional courses in the area of
marine and freshwater biology. Students interested in aquaculture and
fisheries may also choose this option by taking appropriate courses in
consultation with their adviser. Students must choose eight courses in
addition to the biology core curriculum courses to fulfill the
requirements of this option. All students must take Biology of
Lakes(PBIO/ZOOL 717) or Field Studies in Lake Biology(PBIO/ZOOL 719).
For additional course requirements, the students should visit the
biology Web site at biology.unh.edu.
The molecular, cellular, and developmental biology (MCDB)
option provides an opportunity for broad training in molecular,
cellular, and developmental biology, and the biotechnology area for
students who would like to achieve limited specialization in this
field. Students interested in the interdisciplinary fields of genetics,
genomics, and bioinformatics may also choose this option by taking
appropriate courses in consultation with their adviser. This is in
addition to broad-based training in the basic areas of biology and
related physical sciences covered in the core curriculum. Students
choose eight courses from the list of approved courses (available on
the Web at biology.unh.edu) in
addition to biology core curriculum courses, in order to complete this
option. The sequence CHEM 651/653-CHEM 652-654 is preferable to CHEM
545/546 and BCHM 658/659.
The ecology, evolution, and behavior (EEB)
option within the biology program provides broad training in organismal
and environmental biology, and provides an opportunity for limited
specialization in the field of ecology, conservation, evolution, or
behavior. Students must choose eight courses in addition to the biology
core curriculum to complete this option. All students are required to
take ZOOL 690. An additional seven courses should be selected as
specified in the list of approved courses (biology.unh.edu). Within the biology core, BIOL 528 is preferred to MATH 426; however, either is acceptable.
Prehealth Professional Program
Students who wish to pursue postgraduate degrees in the health care
professions should visit the premedical advising office in Room 102,
Hood House. For more information, call (603) 862-2064 or visit the
program’s Web page at www.unh.edu/premed-advising.
Biology Teacher Certification and General Science Certification
Biology teacher certification for students preparing to teach high
school biology may be obtained through the Department of Education’s
five-year, undergraduate-graduate degree program. Students are required
to take EDUC 500 (preferably in the sophomore year), earn a bachelor’s
degree in one of the biological sciences, and complete a fifth year,
which includes an internship and coursework leading to a master’s
degree in education. General science certification for students
preparing to teach science in middle and junior high schools can be
obtained through the Department of Education’s general science
certification program. For further information, see Education, or
contact the Department of Education’s teacher education coordinator.
Biology Minor
A biology minor may be earned by completing the following requirements:
1) BIOL 411-412 or PBIO 412 and ZOOL 412; 2) one course from each of
the three major organism groups: a) animals (ANSC or ZOOL courses), b)
microbes (MICR courses), and c) plants (PBIO courses); 3) two
additional biological science courses at the 600–700 level.
Students interested in a biology major or minor should contact the Biology Program Office, (603) 862-1452.
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Community Development (CD)
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Chairperson: John M. Halstead
Coordinator: Kelly L. Giraud
Professor: John M. Halstead, Bruce E. Lindsay
Associate Professor: Kelly L. Giraud, Alberto B. Manalo, Douglas E. Morris, Robert A. Robertson
Instructor: Mary Adamo Robertson
Extension Assistant Professor: Charles A. French
The Community Development Program prepares students for professional
careers as local government administrators, town or regional land-use
planners, and community facilitators and educators. It is an applied
social science degree program that gives the student an understanding
of the interrelated social, economic, political, environmental, and
technical factors that influence a community and its residents. The
curriculum takes an interdisciplinary approach and includes field
experience and internships as vital components that complement
classroom and independent research.
Students majoring in community development are encouraged to
concentrate in one of three areas: 1) community change and development,
2) community public administration, and 3) community and regional
planning. These areas of specialty provide the necessary background and
training to prepare graduates for entry-level positions with local
municipalities and agencies throughout the nation. The community
development program also provides a firm base for graduate study in a
variety of areas such as regional planning, public administration,
rural sociology, economic development, and law.
A minor in community development or community planning provides
opportunities for students in other areas to better understand the
application of their knowledge to specific community issues. A
community development minor complements majors in both technical fields
and liberal arts.
Local municipalities in New England are turning to full-time
professional administrators to assume responsibility for the day-to-day
administration, management, and planning activities that were
previously carried out by part-time town officials. Officials at the
New Hampshire Municipal Association estimated that New Hampshire needs,
each year, at least twenty-five new graduates in community and public
administration to fill local government professional needs. In addition
to professional administration or planning positions in local or
regional government, employment opportunities are also available with
public agencies and organizations at the state, national, and
international levels.
Students interested in the challenges of community development should
consult with Kelly L. Giraud program coordinator, Department of
Resource Economics and Development, 309 James Hall, (603) 862-4811.
Required Courses
CD 415, Community Development Perspectives
CD 508, Applied Community Development
CD 614, Fundamentals of Planning
CD 777, Topics in Community Planning
CD 794, Community Planning Internship,
or CD 793, Community Administration Internship
EREC 411, Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives
EREC 525, Statistical Methods and Applications
EREC 606, Land Economic Perspectives: Uses, Policies, and Taxes
EREC 627, Community Economics
TOUR 700, Marketing Communications Research: Methodological Foundations
TOUR 705, Ecotourism: Managing for the Environment
or TOUR 767, Social Impact Assessment
MATH 420, Finite Mathematics
MGT 580, Introduction to Organizational Behavior and MGT 712, Managing Change and Conflict in Organizations
or CSL 204, Managing Change and Conflict in Communities and CD 672 New Hampshire Real Estate
POLT 502, State and Local Government
or POLT 551, Global Urban Politics
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Dairy Management (ANSC)
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For courses, see Animal Sciences.
The Dairy Management Program, offered by the Department of Animal and
Nutritional Sciences, is designed to provide students with solid
training in areas important to the successful management of a dairy
enterprise, for employment in related agribusinesses (e.g.,
pharmaceutical and feed industries), or for those wishing to pursue
additional training leading to the M.S. or Ph.D. degree in dairy
science or its related disciplines. Dairy management students receive
training in areas such as nutrition, reproduction, diseases, genetics,
lactation physiology, forages, agribusiness finance, personnel
management, computer science, and public relations. In addition, junior
and senior students enrolled in this program will be given complete
responsibility for managing the UNH teaching herd with other students,
acquiring actual management experience along with their basic subject
matter training. The UNH Teaching and Research Center, a modern dairy
facility, houses approximately one hundred milking cows plus a similar
number of nonlactating animals.
In addition to general education requirements, a typical dairy management student will take the following courses:
First Year
ANSC 408 (optional), 409, 410, 430; BIOL 411; CHEM 403-404; ENGL 401; EREC 411
Second Year
ANSC 432, 511, 512, 543, 650; CS 401; PBIO 421; EREC 504
Summer Internship
ANSC 600
Third Year
ANSC 609, 612, 530, 650, 701, 715, 708, 724, 710
Fourth Year
ANSC 698, 727, 728; MGT 580 or 713
Students interested in pursuing graduate studies take MATH 424B, CHEM
545-546, BCHM 658-659 and MICR 503 in lieu of PBIO 421 and CS 401.
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Environmental and Resource Economics (EREC)
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Coordinator: John M. Halstead
Professor: Lyndon E. Goodridge, John M. Halstead, Bruce E. Lindsay
Associate Professor: Kelly L. Giraud, Alberto B. Manalo, Douglas E. Morris
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Troy W. Hartley
This program offers training in environmental and resource economics,
including public resource policy, resource management, natural resource
and environmental economics, and community economics and finance. The
curriculum emphasizes applied economics in the context of public
policy. Training is also available in agricultural economics, including
agribusiness, small business management, food marketing, agricultural
policy, and world food supplies.
Students majoring in environmental and resource economics will normally
concentrate in one of the following three areas: environmental and
natural resource economics, agricultural economics, or community
economics. In addition, students must satisfy general education
requirements, which lead to a broad university education. Majors
interested in the economic or business aspects of agriculture and
natural resources will be expected to take courses in the biological
sciences.
Students majoring in any of the social science, life science, and
agriculture departments of the University may find it to their
advantage to elect courses or a minor in environmental and resource
economics or agribusiness. By doing so, their basic training can be
supplemented in a specific area of interest, such as resource
development and natural resource policy for social science majors, farm
management and agricultural marketing for agricultural majors, and
community economics and finance for students interested in local
government and development.
Required Courses
All of the following
CD 614, Fundamentals of Planning
ECON 401, Principles of Economics (Macro)
ECON 605, Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 611, Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis,
or ECON 635, Money and Banking
EREC 411, Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives
EREC 504, Business Management for Natural Resource Firms
EREC 525, Statistical Methods and Applications
TOUR 700, Marketing Communications Research: Methodological Foundations
MATH 420, Finite Mathematics, or MATH 424B, Calculus for Life Sciences
At least five of the following, of which two must be 700 level
EREC 501, Agricultural and Natural Resource Product Marketing
EREC 572, Introduction to Natural Resource Economics
EREC 606, Land Economics Perspectives: Uses, Policies, and Taxes
EREC 611, Marine Resource Economics
EREC 627, Community Economics
EREC 633, Economics of Travel and Tourism
EREC 676, Economics of Water Use and Quality Management
EREC 708, Environmental Economics
EREC 715, Linear Programming and Quantitative Models
EREC 756, Rural and Regional Economic Development
Students who major in environmental and resource economics are
qualified for a wide variety of opportunities upon graduation. Private
business, public institutions, and government agencies currently have a
strong demand for specialists trained in natural resource development;
land and water use policy; natural resource and small business
management; agricultural, fisheries, and forestry marketing; and
community development. In many cases, students may wish to improve
their qualifications by pursuing more specialized graduate studies in
one or more of the above areas.
Departmental Honors
Honors in environmental and resource economics will be awarded to
students who complete 16 credits of honors courses in environmental and
resource economics (including a minimum of four credits of a senior
research project), and who maintain a minimum grade-point average of
3.20 in the major. Students interested in the environmental and
resource economics honors program should contact the environmental and
resource economics coordinator in James Hall for more information.
Students interested in a major or minor in environmental and resource
economics should contact John M. Halstead, 309 James Hall, (603)
862-3914.
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Environmental Conservation Studies
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Chairperson: Mimi Larsen Becker
Program Coordinator: Robert T. Eckert
The environmental conservation studies (ECS) major gives students a
broad, interdisciplinary background for developing their understanding
of environmental and resource problems and what is needed to solve
them. It also provides a solid foundation for the development of
critical thinking skills. The program is designed to ensure that
graduates possess broad-based integrated knowledge of how local and
global ecological systems work as well as an understanding of the
interdependency between people and the environment. Building on a solid
natural science base, students discover how political, institutional,
and economic systems relate to environmental quality and learn ways to
sustainably manage human activities within the constraints of the
Earth’s ecological systems. Students acquire a set of basic skills and
problem solving tools that enable them to tackle complex environmental
conservation problems. Graduates will have gained hands-on practical
experience integrating and applying their accumulated knowledge and
skills in real world situations.
International education to support ECS students’ educational goals is
encouraged as a means to broaden their perspectives and knowledge,
particularly through the UNH-Ecoquest New Zealand Field Studies
Program. ECS students may also take advantage of a wide range of
undergraduate research opportunities.
ECS students meet a set of 19 CORE requirements, through which they
develop a foundation in natural resources, biology, ecology, chemistry,
water quality management, soils, natural resources and environmental
policy, economics, environmental ethics, and environmental law. They
also acquire basic statistics, oral communication, writing and
geographic information skills and develop their abilities to apply
their knowledge and skills professionally through a practicum
(internship) and a capstone Senior Project.
In addition to the CORE, each student chooses a 36 credit hour
specialization, which may be selected from a range of natural resources
and environmental policy and management course sequences that provide a
specific focus as each student develops an area of academic competency
and the skill sets to help meet her or his career goals. For example,
students can choose specializations in the following subject areas:
land and water resource policy and management; international
environmental and natural resource policy and sustainable development;
environmental education, communication, public participation and
leadership; or conservation biology. Or a student may, in consultation
with his or her adviser, design a specialization.
Students with strong interests in field-based natural resource
management careers can choose a focus on a particular land or water
natural resource system, such as forest resources, marine and coastal
resources, watersheds or wetlands, or food production to build their
expertise. Those with wildlife interests and habitat protection may
choose conservation biology. Students with interests in environmental
policy, politics, law and administration, or sustainable community
development may want to gain additional background through selected
courses in the social sciences. Those with interests in environmental
education may want to obtain a teaching certificate or develop
expertise in outdoor education or leadership. Others may want to pursue
interests in environmental communication through courses in journalism
or the visual or theater arts. Many undergraduates in ECS participate
in faculty research or gain experience through UNH’s undergraduate
research opportunities programs. Students with particular interests in
international environmental studies may want to participate in the dual
major in International Affairs.
Students graduating with a B.S. degree in environmental conservation
studies, with excellent academic records, are qualified for graduate
work in environmental studies, environmental sciences, natural
resources and environmental policy, resource management, conservation
biology, environmental law, or environmental education and
communication. ECS graduates work with private or nongovernmental
conservation organizations; local, state or federal natural resources
or planning agencies; industrial firms (e.g., waste management,
compliance, land protection, watershed management, community planning,
energy conservation, etc.); in primary and secondary education; field
studies programs; journalism; and specialized environmental consulting
firms. A number of graduates also choose to serve in the Peace Corps or
with AmeriCorps prior to making more specific career path commitments.
Degree Core Requirements
1. NR 400, Professional Perspectives in Natural Resources
2. NR 401, Introduction to Natural Resources
3. PBIO 412, Introductory Botany
4. ZOOL 412, Biology of Animals, or BIOL 411/412
5. Introductory Resource System Course (choose one)
NR 415, Global Biological Change
or NR 425, Field Dendrology
or NR 433, Wildlife Ecology
or NR 502, Forest Ecosystems and Environmental Change
6. Ecology Elective (choose one)
BIOL 541, General Ecology
NR 527, Forest Ecology
NR 660, Ecology and Biogeography of New Zealand (only for UNH-EcoQuest NZ program students)
ZOOL 503, Introduction to Marine Biology
7. Introduction to Natural Resource Economics
EREC 411, Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives
or ECON 402, Principles of Economics (Micro)
8. Physical Science (one relevant to specialization)
CHEM 403, General Chemistry
ESCI 409, Environmental Geology
PHYS 401, Intro to Physics
9. NR 504, Freshwater Resources
10. NR 501, Introduction to Soil Sciences
11. NR 602, Natural Resources and Environmental Policy (WI)
12. Environmental Ethics and Values (choose one)
NR 701, Ecological Values and Ethics (WI)
NR 784, Sustainable Living
PHIL 755, Environmental Philosophy and Policy
HIST 618, American Environmental History
SOC 665, Environmental Sociology
13. One Statistical Skills course (BIOL 528, PSYC 402, SOC 502 or equivalent)
14. One Communication Skills course
CMN 600, Public Speaking as a Civic Art
EDUC 710B, Micro-communications
THDA 520, Creative Drama (Children’s Theater)
THDA 583, Introduction to Puppetry
THDA 622, Storytelling, Story Theater and Involvement Dramatics
THDA 624, Theater for Young Audiences
15. One Critical Analysis Writing Skills course (beyond ENGL 401)
ENG 502, 503, 519, 521, 529, 621, or 623
16. Information Management Skills
NR 658, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
17. NR 718, Law of Natural Resources and Environment
18. NR 637, Practicum in Environmental Conservation (Internship)
19. NR 775, Natural Resources Senior Project (WI),
or NR 663, Applied Directed Research in New Zealand (WI)
Specialization (36 credits required)
Students select one from the below listed specialization areas to
develop their expertise in an area of interest. Alternatively, a
student may, in consultation with the student’s adviser, design a
specialization area.
A. Land and Water Resource Policy and Management
B. International Environmental and Natural Resource Policy and Sustainable Development
C. Environmental Education, Communication, Public Participation and Leadership
D. Conservation Biology
For each area of specialization students are required to select one listed course from each of 5 specified categories:
Category 1: Ecology (a listed 600 or higher level course)
Category 2: Economics (a listed 600 or higher level course)
Category 3: Theory (from identified courses relevant to the specialization)
Category 4: Problem Solving Skills (from identified courses relevant to the specialization)
Category 5: Professional and/or Field Skills (from identified courses relevant to the specialization)
Students select four additional courses in their Specialization to
complete their 36 hour specialization. These four courses may be
selected from any of the 5 categories. The majority of courses selected
for the student’s specialization should be at the 600 or 700 level.
Special permission will be required to apply a 400 level course to
fulfill a specialization requirement. Students must achieve a grade of
C- or better for all courses they wish to be counted for their
environmental conservation studies major. Students work closely with a
faculty adviser to plan their program of study.
Environmental Conservation Studies Minor
A minor in environmental conservation studies (5 courses totaling at
least 20 credits) is available to students outside of the environmental
conservation studies major.
Required Courses
1. Any one of the following: PBIO 412; ZOOL 412, BIOL 411, BIOL 412.
2. NR 435, Contemporary Conservation Issues and Environmental Awareness, or
NR 502, Forest Ecosystems and Environmental Change
3. One course in ecology: Possibilities include: NR 433, NR 425, NR 527, NR 660, BIOL 541.
4. One intermediate course in Environmental Policy, Ecological or Resource Economics
NR 662, Environmental Policy, Planning and Sustainability in New Zealand
NR 718, Law of Natural Resources and Environment
NR 720, International Environmental Politics and Policies for the 21st Century
ECON 607, Ecological Economics
EREC 606, 611, 627 or 676
5. Choose One
NR 504, Freshwater Resources
NR 501, Introduction to Soil Sciences
NR 661, Restoration Ecology and Ecosystem Management in New Zealand
NR 785, Systems Thinking for Sustainable Living
A petition to the environmental conservation studies program is required for consideration of substitutions to listed courses.
Interested students should contact Professor Mimi Larsen Becker,
environmental conservation studies program coordinator, Department of
Natural Resources. James 207B, (603) 862-3950.
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Environmental Horticulture (PBIO)
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Chairperson: Garrett E. Crow
Professor: Garrett E. Crow, Thomas M. Davis, Curtis V. Givan, Leland S. Jahnke, J. Brent Loy, Arthur C. Mathieson, Subhash C. Minocha
Affiliate Professor: Clinton J. Dawes, Rakesh Minocha, Walter C. Shortle, Kevin T. Smith
Associate Professor: Alan L. Baker, Wayne R. Fagerberg, Paul R. Fisher, Estelle M. Hrabak, Anita S. Klein, Christopher D. Neefus, James E. Pollard, John M. Roberts
Affiliate Associate Professor: Janet R. Sullivan
Research Assistant Professor: Rosanna Freyre, Dennis E. Mathews
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Sridevi Ganapathi, Jianhua Li, Thangavel Palaniswamy
Extension Professor: Alan T. Eaton, Catherine A. Neal, Cheryl A. Smith, Stanley R. Swier
Extension Associate Professor: Rebecca C. Grube
For (PBIO) courses, see Plant Biology. For course descriptions, go to www.undergradcat.unh.edu.)
This program offers a flexible curriculum for students interested in a
multifaceted view of plant agriculture that also embraces issues of
environmental stewardship, food safety, international development, and
other topics of broad public concern. A degree in environmental
horticulture will prepare students for careers managing greenhouses,
nurseries, farms, and golf courses; in teaching; in consulting and
applied research; in practicing journalism; in working for park and
highway planning commissions; in working in sales or brokerage aspects
of wholesale and retail marketing; and in finding employment in food-
and feed-processing firms.
Requirements
Students are required to take the core courses, support courses, and 20 credits of elective courses.
Core Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBIO | 401 | Plant Biology Orientation | 1 |
| PBIO | 412 | Introductory Botany | 4 |
| PBIO | 421 | Introductory Horticulture | 4 |
| PBIO | 501 | Basic Biochemistry | 3 |
| or BCHM | 658/659 | General Biochemistry | 5 |
| PBIO | 546 | Plants, Soils, and Environment | 4 |
| or NR | 501 | Introduction to Soil Sciences | 4 |
| or HT | 215 | Soils and Land Use | 2 |
| and HT | 217 | Soils and Plant Nutrition | 2 |
| PBIO | 547 | Environmental Horticulture | 4 |
| PBIO | 572 | Plant Propagation | 4 |
| or HT | 204 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
| PBIO | 566 | Systematic Botany | 4 |
| PBIO | 600 | Field Experience (Horticulture Related) | 4 |
| PBIO | 701 | Plant Physiology | 3 |
| PBIO | 702 | Plant Physiology Lab | 2 |
| PBIO | 612 | Plant Genetics and Reproduction | 4 |
| or BIOL | 604 | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
| PBIO | 651 | Plant Pathology | 4 |
| or PBIO | 653 | Forest and Shade Tree Pathology | 4 |
| or HT | 234 | Plant Management | 4 |
| PBIO | 726 | Integrated Pest Management | 4 |
| PBIO | 797 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
Electives
A minimum of 20 credits (see department for list of electives applicable)
Students are offered some flexibility in selection of electives,
although these electives should be related to horticulture and selected
in consultation with an adviser.
Support Courses Required from Other Departments
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL | 528 | Applied Biostatistics I | 4 |
| CHEM | 403 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM | 404 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| EREC | 411 | Environmental and Resource Economic Perspectives | 4 |
| ZOOL | 745 | Biology and Diversity of Insects | 4 |
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Environmental Sciences
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Chairperson: Mimi Larsen Becker
Program Coordinator: Serita D. Frey
The College of Life Science and Agriculture (COLSA) and the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) jointly offer a bachelor of science degree in environmental sciences. Environmental sciences is an interdisciplinary field concerned with the interaction of biological, chemical, and physical processes that shape our natural environment. Students graduating with a degree in environmental sciences have an understanding of these interacting processes, the ability to effectively communicate with both scientific and lay audiences, competency in field methods appropriate for entry-level environmental science positions, competency in the use and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a basic understanding of environmental policy, and the ability to contribute to multidisciplinary teams. The University of New Hampshire is a recognized leader in environmental sciences research, and the environmental sciences program capitalizes on faculty expertise in this area. The program has 12 full-time faculty members, with major teaching and research emphases in the areas of biogeochemical cycling, environmental chemistry, ecosystem science, global change, hydrology, plant ecology, soil science, and water resource management.
Employment opportunities include: environmental consulting firms; educational facilities (e.g., science centers); environmental monitoring laboratories (e.g., water treatment plants; the Environmental Protection Agency); government agencies (e.g., the U.S. Geological Survey, Bureau of Land Management, Natural Resource Conservation Service), university and government research laboratories, and nongovernmental environmental organizations. The environmental sciences program also constitutes an excellent preparation for graduate programs in several areas relating to the environment. Students should consult with their adviser early if their goals include further study.
Requirements
In addition to general education requirements, two introductory environmental science courses are required, including Environmental Pollution and Protection (ENE 520). Foundation courses include two semesters of chemistry (CHEM 403, 404) and calculus (MATH 425, 426), one semester of geology (ESCI 401, 402, or 409), one semester of statistics (MATH 644 or BIOL 528), and either two semesters of physics (PHYS 407,408), and one semester of approved biology or one semester of physics (PHYS 407) and two semesters of approved biology. Core courses include Techniques in Environmental Sciences (ESCI 534); Introduction to GIS (NR 658), Fate and Transport in the Environment (ESCI 654); Natural Resource and Environmental Policy (NR 602); and a capstone course (e.g., Senior Thesis). Students must complete an additional seven courses in one of the following options:
Ecosystems
NR 527, Forest Ecology OR BIOL 541, General Ecology
NR 730, Terrestrial Ecosystems
NR 765, Community Ecology
one approved course in taxonomy (e.g., NR 425)
three approved electives
Hydrology
ESCI 561, Surficial Processes
NR 501, Introduction to Soil Sciences or ESCI 512, Principles of Mineralogy
NR 604, Watershed Hydrology
ESCI 705, Principles of Hydrology
ESCI 710, Groundwater Hydrology
two approved electives
Soil and Watershed Management
NR 501, Introduction to Soil Sciences
NR 604, Watershed Hydrology
NR 703, Watershed Water Quality Management
NR 706, Soil Ecology
three approved electives
For a list of approved elective courses and for further information about the major, contact the program coordinator, Serita Frey, Department of Natural Resources, 226 James Hall, (603) 862-3880, serita.frey@unh.edu.
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Forestry
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Chairperson: Mimi Larsen Becker
Program Coordinator: Mark J. Ducey
Forestry is the art and science of managing and understanding the natural and human dimensions of forests and forest use. The forestry program is designed to provide graduating professionals with a sound technical preparation and a broad general education. The forest management and forest science options of the forestry major leading to the bachelor of science in forestry degree (B.S.F.) are accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). The SAF is recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education as the accrediting body for forestry in the United States.
Professional foresters are employed by private industry, public agencies, public interest firms, groups, educational institutions, research organizations, and consulting firms. Foresters manage forests, provide for wildlife habitat and forest recreation, protect water and soil resources, and assure a sustainable supply of forest products. Some graduates work toward natural resource protection and the improvement of environmental quality.
Forestry education at UNH focuses on ecosystem management for diversity, productivity and health, based on multidisciplinary collaboration. There are opportunities in international forestry. Many students enter graduate school for advanced training in forest biology or forest management.
Technical, administrative, and managerial skills are required of all professional foresters. This program provides a foundation in scientific knowledge, as well as technical and managerial skills, with elective freedom to cultivate special abilities and interests.
Students majoring in forestry must complete 130 credits of classroom work and 4 credits of field training. University general education requirements are included in this total.
Besides these formal courses, all forestry majors are required to have at least one summer of forestry work experience (NR 599). While students are responsible for their own summer work, placement assistance is available from the faculty.
In the junior year, students must choose to concentrate in either of the following options (and must earn 24 credits within that concentration to graduate):
Forest Management Option
This option is designed for students who intend to plan a career in forest resource management. Requirements: NR 753, Decision Sciences in Natural Resource Management; NR 754, Forest Industry; RMP 711, Recreation Resource Management; one course in administration, 500 level or higher; one course (4 credits) in advanced forestry, wildlife, hydrology, soils, resource management, urban forestry, recreation, or administration.
Forest Science Option
In this option, students may specialize in specific forest sciences as background for graduate school or focus their interests in areas other than forest management. Areas of concentration include forest biology, ecology, soil science, watershed management, international forestry, and others. Students in this option are encouraged to minor in the area of their choice.
Minors
Nonforestry majors may minor in forestry by completing 20 to 22 credits of coursework approved by the forestry program faculty.
Freshman Year
BIOL 528, Applied Biostatistics I or equivalent
ENGL 401, First Year Writing
MATH 424B, Calculus for Life Sciences
NR 400, Professional Perspectives in Natural Resources
NR 401, Introduction to Natural Resources
NR 425, Field Dendrology
NR 426, Wood Science and Technology
NR 542, Forestland Measurement and Mapping
PBIO 412, Introductory Botany
One oral communication skills course
Sophomore Year
CHEM 403, General Chemistry
EREC 411, Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives, or ECON 402, Principles of Economics (Micro)
NR 433, Wildlife Ecology
NR 501, Introduction to Soil Sciences
NR 506, Forest Entomology
NR 527, Forest Ecology
NR 544, Forest Biometrics
NR 599, Work Experience
General education elective 4, 5, 6, or 8
General education elective 4, 5, 6, or 8
Junior Year
NR 602, Natural Resources and Environmental Policy
NR 629, Silviculture
NR 643, Economics of Forestry
NR 652, Forest Resources Assessment
NR 658, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
NR 670, Forest Fire Protection
PBIO 651, Plant Pathology
Professional option
Professional option
General education elective 4, 5, 6, or 8
Senior Year
NR 745, Forest Management
NR 775, Natural Resources Senior Project
NR 757, Photo Interpretation and Photogrammetry
Professional option
Professional option
Professional option
NR 703, Watershed Water Quality Management,
or NR 504, Freshwater Resources
General education elective 4, 5, 6, or 8
Students interested in the forestry program may consult with the program coordinator, Mark Ducey, Nesmith 209, (603) 862-2249.
General Science Certification
See Department of Education and COLSA/Degrees.
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Genetics Program (GEN)
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There is no baccalaureate degree program in genetics. The Genetics
Program offers master’s and Ph.D. degrees in genetics. Undergraduates
interested in genetics can pursue their interests within the context of
any of the following B.S. degree programs: biology, animal sciences,
biochemistry, microbiology, plant biology, or zoology. Undergraduate
students have the opportunity to minor in genetics. See
genetics.unh.edu for the genetics minor requirements. For course
entries in genetics, see course descriptions at
www.undergradcat.unh.edu, under GEN, as well as relevant courses listed
under the fore-listed departments and programs. Students interested in
preparing for graduate work in genetics at UNH or elsewhere should
contact the chairperson of the Genetics Program early in their
undergraduate careers for advice on courses.
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International Affairs (dual major)
For program description, see Special University Programs.
Life Sciences & Agriculture (LSA)
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Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
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Program Director: Adele Marone
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Sylvia Countway
Clinical Assistant Professor: Barry Corriveau, Adele Marone, Joyce Stone, Elise R. Sullivan
The Medical Laboratory Science program provides students with a quality
education in the fundamentals of biomedical laboratory science and
laboratory skills in addition to a broad-based university general
education. The curriculum enables students to determine the presence,
extent, or absence of human disease and to provide the valuable data
needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment of human disease.
The program also provides an excellent background for students
intending to pursue careers in the medical field and upon completion of
a clinical internship qualifies them to become certified medical
technologists.
Baccalaureate degree holders in Medical Laboratory Science are not only
highly sought after by hospitals but also by biotechnology companies,
biomedical research facilities, and in the fields of forensic medicine,
public health, and biological and chemical industry sales, service and
education. Graduates of the program are also uniquely qualified to
continue a post-baccalaureate education in a wide variety of
disciplines and professional fields including Medicine, Health
Management and Policy, Business Administration, Education,
Microbiology, Biochemistry and in Physician Assistant Programs.
Students may pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in MLS in one of two
tracks, the clinical track or the research track. A decision to pursue
a specific MLS track is not required until the middle of the student’s
junior year. Students obtain detailed information concerning the two
MLS tracks in the Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science course
(MLS 401) and in consultation with their academic advisors.
MLS-Clinical Track
The
Medical Laboratory Science-Clinical Track is accredited by the National
Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). NAACLS
requires students in this program to have the following essential
functions: a sound intellect; good motor skills; eye-hand coordination
and dexterity; effective communication skills; visual acuity to perform
microsoptic analyses, or read procedures, graphs, etc.; professional
skills such as the ability to work independently, manage time
efficiently, and comprehend, analyze, and synthesize various materials,
as well as have sound psychological health and stability. Additional
information regarding these essential functions may be obtained by
contacting the MLS Program Director.
Students selecting the MLS-Clinical Track spend their freshman,
sophomore, and junior years and the fall semester of their senior year
at UNH. During the spring semester of the senior year, these students
take a clinical internship at one of the clinical affiliates. Clinical
internship positions are filled based on established criteria published
in the MLS student handbook, including professionalism, academic
performance, interviews, and references.
Students enrolled in the MLS-Clinical Track may choose one of two
options, the generalist option or the categorical specialist option.
Students choosing the generalist option will spend 24-26 weeks
participating in an internship at a clinical site where they will
complete courses in Advanced Clinical Microbiology (MLS 751), Advanced
Hematology (MLS 752), Advanced Immunohematology (MLS 753), and Advanced
Clinical Chemistry (MLS 754). Upon successful completion of this option,
students are awarded the B.S. degree and are eligible to take a
national certification exam offered by the American Society of Clinical
Pathologists (ASCP) or the National Certification Agency (NCA) in their categorical specialty area.
MLS-Clinical Track: Academic Requirements
Students pursuing a degree in the MLS-Clinical Track must obtain a
grade of C or better in all MLS courses. These students must also have
achieved a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade-point average (GPA) at the
time of application for their clinical internship (junior year), and
must maintain that minimum until the internship begins. A personal
interview at the clinical affiliate is required. This interview
evaluates a student’s understanding of the profession, communication
skills, maturity, self-confidence, and supervisory potential. Students
must demonstrate these attributes to participate in the clinical
courses.
MLS-Research Track
Students pursuing a degree in the MLS-Research Track follow the same
curriculum as the curriculum required for the MLS-Clinical Track.
However, instead of taking a clinical internship in the spring semester
of their senior year they participate in a senior research project that
must be presented at a UNH undergraduate research conference. In
addition, they take four or five additional courses related to their
area of research. These courses may be chosen from the list below.
Other courses may be approved by their adviser. Upon successful
completion of the MLS-Research Track students are awarded the B.S.
degree. While they are not eligible to take a national certification
exam upon graduation, they are qualified to seek a post-graduation
clinical internship if they wish to attain certification as a medical
technologist or a specialist.
MLS-Research Track: Academic Requirements
Students pursuing a degree in the MLS-Research Track must meet the UNH requirements for the bachelor of science degree.
Additional Course Selection List for MLS-Research Track
ANSC 702, Endocrinology
ANSC 704, Principles of Pathobiology
ANSC 706, Human Genetics
ANSC 714, Research Methods/Endocrinology
ANSC 718, Mammalian Physiology
ANSC 751, Cell Culture
BCHM 711, Genomics and Bioinformatics
BCHM 754, Lab Mol Biol Nucleic Acids
BCHM 755, Lab Biochem & Molecular Biol
BCHM 763, Biochemistry of Cancer
BCHM 771, Molecular Genetics
BCHM 794, Protein Structure and Function
MICR 704, Genetics Prokaryotic Microbes
MICR 705, Immunology
MICR 706, Virology
MICR 714, Public Health and Waterborne Diseases
MICR 717, Microbial Physiology
MLS 796, Biomedical Research Internship
Career Mobility Program
This option is designed to make the B.S. degree in MLS available to
certified laboratory assistants, medical laboratory technicians,
military-trained laboratory personnel, and other individuals with at
least two years of full-time recent experience in a clinical
laboratory. This may be done on a full- or part-time basis by taking
required courses at UNH or other accredited institutions. Students may
challenge MLS clinical course requirements through credit by
examination. Written and practical examinations are available in the
areas of clinical microbiology, clinical hematology, clinical
immunohematology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis/body fluids.
Students interested in the option should contact the MLS Program
director.
MLS Minor
Students may obtain a minor in MLS by successfully completing three MLS
core courses and two additional approved electives for a minimum of 20
credits. Students interested in the MLS minor should consult the MLS
Program director.
MLS Fast Track
This program is designed for students with a B.S. degree in a life
science who wish to become eligible for certification as a medical
technologist. The student must have a clinical sponsor to provide the
clinical training. Students will take MLS theory classes in hematology,
medical biochemistry, immunohematology, body fluids, mycology,
parasitology and virology, laboratory management, and molecular
diagnostics, as well as any prerequisites or background courses
required for the program. Courses are taken through Continuing Education
and Summer Session, and no degree is conferred at completion. Contact
the MLS Program director for more information.
Required Courses
ANSC 512, Anatomy and Physiology
ANSC 754, Molecular Diagnostics
BIOL 411/412, Principles of Biology I and II
BIOL 604, Principles of Genetics
CHEM 403-404, General Chemistry
CHEM 545/6 Organic Chemistry
BCHM 658/9 General Biochemistry
MICR 503, General Microbiology
MICR 602, Pathogenic Microbiology
BIOL 528, Applied Biostatistics I, or PSYC 402, Statistics
or SOC 502, Statistics
MLS 602, Seminar
MLS 610, Biomedical Laboratory Management
MLS 640, Phlebotomy Theory
MLS 641, Phlebotomy Clinical Internship
MLS 642/643, Basic Immunology & Serology/Serology Lab
MLS 644/645, Hematology/Clinical Hematology Lab
MLS 656/657, Immunohematology & Transfusion Science/Blood Banking Lab
MLS 658/659, Medical Biochemistry/Clinical Chemistry Lab
MLS 660/661, Body Fluids/Body Fluids Lab
MLS 720/721, Mycology, Parasitology, & Virology/MVP Lab
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Microbiology (MICR)
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Chairperson: Aaron B. Margolin
Professor: Aaron B. Margolin, Thomas G. Pistole, Frank G. Rodgers
Associate Professor: Louis S. Tisa
Assistant Professor: Lisa B. Clark, Vaughn S. Cooper, Elise R. Sullivan, Cheryl A. Whistler
Adjunct Faculty: Steven D. Torosian
Microbiology explores the world of organisms too small to be seen with
the unaided eye. The primary emphasis in the Department of Microbiology
is on prokaryotes (bacteria and archaea) and viruses. The curriculum
provides basic familiarity with microorganisms, their interactions with
other life forms (including humans), and their roles in natural systems
and processes.
Baccalaureate degree holders in microbiology secure positions in
industry (food and beverage, pharmaceutical, bioproducts, etc.); in
city, state, and federal agencies (public health, environmental
quality, regulatory, etc.); or in universities or research institutes.
The Department of Microbiology offers programs of study leading to the
bachelor of science degree. Microbiology is widely recognized as being
both a basic life science and a highly pragmatic applied science. The
curriculum within the microbiology program is intended to accommodate
the diverse needs of potential students. It provides solid training for
individuals intending to enter the workforce or to pursue graduate
education in the biological sciences, biomedicine, or biotechnology. It
also provides for entry into professional programs such as dentistry,
human medicine, or, with little additional preparation, veterinary
medicine. The curriculum is appropriate for students planning to enter
the workforce immediately upon graduation, as research technicians,
applied scientists, or in sales or marketing positions in the life
sciences or biotechnological industry. The curriculum is also
appropriate for transfer students and those planning to pursue a degree
in business, including the M.B.A., for careers in managing diagnostic
laboratories or in hospital administration.
Other microbiology-related courses offered in the following programs
may be taken with an adviser’s permission: animal sciences,
biochemistry and molecular biology, plant biology, civil engineering,
zoology, or medical laboratory science. Courses in these areas are
reviewed periodically by the microbiology faculty to ascertain their
suitability for microbiology majors.
Special Problems in Microbiology (MICR 795) is available by permission
and allows students the opportunity to conduct semi-independent
research projects in conjunction with departmental faculty. Up to 4
credits of Problems in Microbiology may be applied to major
requirements, although students may enroll for additional hours.
Students must receive a minimum grade of C in major requirements taught
in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (e.g., microbiology,
biology, or biochemistry). A passing grade in major requirements taught
outside the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (e.g., chemistry,
math, or physics) is acceptable.
Students planning to attend graduate or postgraduate professional
school or to apply for certification as registered microbiologists
through the American Society for Microbiology are strongly advised to
take a course in quantitative analysis (CHEM 517-518).
Individuals considering a major in microbiology are strongly encouraged
to enroll in MICR 503 and organic chemistry in their sophomore year.
Requirements in the biology core curriculum may be deferred until the
subsequent year, if necessary.
Students may obtain a minor in microbiology by successfully completing
MICR 503 and four additional departmental courses totaling a minimum of
20 credits at the 600 or 700 level. Students must receive a minimum
grade of C in major requirements taught in the College of Life Sciences
and Agriculture (e.g., microbiology, biology, or biochemistry). BCHM
658/659 may be substituted for one of these courses. A maximum of 4
credits of Problems in Microbiology may be applied to the minor.
Microbiology Curriculum
The microbiology curriculum is satisfied by Group I and Group II course
requirements. All Group I courses are required. Two courses from the
Group II requirements are also required. The microbiology major B.S.
degree requirement is seven microbiology courses totaling a minimum of
28 credit hours at a grade of C or above.
Group I Requirements
BIOL 411-412, Principles of Biology I and II 1
BCHM 658/659 General Biochemistry
or BCHM 751-752, Principles of BCHM with BCHM 755 (lab)
CHEM 403-404, General Chemistry
CHEM 651/653 Organic Chemistry 2
or CHEM 545/546
PHYS 401-402, Introduction to Physics I and II
MATH, 424B, Calculus for Life Sciences,
or MATH 425 (BIOL 528, or equivalent statistics3)
BIOL 604, Principles of Genetics 3
MICR 503, General Microbiology
MICR 602, Pathogenic Microbiology
MICR 704, Genetics of Prokaryotic Microbes
MICR 717, Microbial Physiology
A microbial ecology course (this requirement may be fulfilled by taking either MICR 707 or MICR 713)
Group II Requirements
(Two additional microbiology courses are required from the following courses.)
MICR 710, Electron Microscopy and Microbial Cytology
MICR 711, Genomics and Bioinformatics
MICR 718, Ethics and Issues in Microbiology
MICR 751, Cell Culture
MICR 702, Infectious Disease and Health
MICR 706, Virology (and 708, Laboratory)
MICR 714, Public Health and Waterborne Diseases
MICR 705, Immunology
MICR 707, Marine Microbiology
MICR 713, Microbial Ecology & Evolution
MICR 766, Plant-Microbe Interactions
NR 706, Soil Ecology
Electives
(These cannot be taken to fulfill the microbiology major requirement.)
MICR 504, Brewing and Industrial Microbiology Applications (UNHM)
MICR 600, Field Experience
MICR 603, Bacteriology of Food (UNHM)
MLS 720, Mycology, Parasitology, and Virology
PBIO 721, Microscopic Algae
PBIO 752, Mycology
MICR 790, Laboratory Teaching Experience
MICR 795, Problems in Microbiology 3
1 For students transferring into the microbiology major, the equivalent
of two semesters of a laboratory biological science may be accepted
with microbiology faculty approval.
2 Premedical and other pre-health students should take one year of organic chemistry.
3 Classes recommended for the major.
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Natural Resources (NR)
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Chairperson: Mimi Larsen Becker
Professor: John D. Aber, John E. Carroll, Russell G. Congalton, Robert T. Eckert, Theodore E. Howard, John A. Litvaitis, William W. Mautz, William H. McDowell, Peter J. Pekins, Barrett N. Rock, Andrew A. Rosenberg
Research Professor: Changsheng Li, Frederick T. Short
Affiliate Professor: Christopher Eagar, Jeffrey H. Gove, Jeffery S. Kahl, William B. Leak, Rakesh Minocha, Tim D. Smith
Associate Professor: Kimberly J. Babbitt, Mimi Larsen Becker, Mark J. Ducey, Kelly L. Giraud, Paul C. Johnson, Thomas D. Lee, Jonathan R. Pennock
Research Associate Professor: David M. Burdick, Stephen H. Jones
Affiliate Associate Professor: Bernard Cohen, Linda S. Heath, David Y. Hollinger, Peter A. Maddison, Lawrence J. Prelli
Assistant Professor: Serita D. Frey, George C. Hurtt, Scott V. Ollinger
Research Assistant Professor: Jacqueline Ann Aitkenhead-Peterson, Andrew B. Cooper, Adrienne I. Kovach, Mary E. Martin
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Matthew J. Baber, Ria Brejaart, Richard Hallett, Steven J. Hundley, Roger J. MacGibbon, Marie-Louise Smith, Mariko Yamasaki
Adjunct Faculty: Richard J. de Seve, Sidney A.L. Pilgrim
Extension Professor: Karen P. Bennett, Frank S. Mitchell, Sarah S. Smith
Extension Associate Professor: Darrel F. Covell, Julia M. Peterson
The
Department of Natural Resources (NR) at the University of New Hampshire
offers a Bachelor of Science degree in the following four
natural resources programs:
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Nutritional Sciences (NUTR)
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Professor: Gale B. Carey, Joanne Curran-Celentano, Anthony R. Tagliaferro
Associate Professor: Dennis J. Bobilya, Colette H. Janson-Sand
Clinical Assistant Professor: Joanne D. Burke, Ruth A. Reilly
Lecturer: Ingrid Lofgren, Jesse Stabile Morrell
Extension Professor: Catherine A. Violette
The science of nutrition is the study of nutrients in food and the
body’s handling of these nutrients. As an applied science, nutrition is
based on biochemistry and physiology but can also include anthropology,
economics, genetics, microbiology, pathology, animal sciences, and
zoology. Consequently, the nutritionist often cooperates with workers
in many different fields. The nutrition program at UNH is designed to
permit specialized study in human and/or animal nutrition.
Two curricula are offered to meet the educational needs of students with differing professional aspirations.
Basic Science Curriculum
This curriculum provides students with a solid science background in
biology, chemistry, physiology, nutrition, biochemistry, and physics.
Upon graduation, students are well prepared for technically oriented
jobs in science. This curriculum is also excellent preparation for
students planning further education in graduate school or professional
schools of medicine and dentistry. Students in this curriculum are
required to complete the biology core curriculum: NUTR 400, 750; ANSC
511 and 512 or ZOOL 507/508; MICR 503; BCHM 658/659; and 12 additional
credits from recommended courses in nutrition.
Dietetics Curriculum
Approved by the American Dietetics Association (ADA), the dietetics
curriculum prepares students to apply for a post-graduate dietetic
internship. Completing this internship and passing the ADA examination
are essential for becoming a registered dietitian (RD), requisite for
employment opportunities in clinical dietetics and community nutrition.
Required courses for this curriculum are NUTR 400, 401, 405, 476, 504,
510, 550, 650, 720, 750, 773, 775, and 780; ZOOL 507 and 508; BIOL 411;
CHEM 403-404, and 545-546; ENGL 401; HMGT 403; MICR 501 or 503; BCHM
658/659; SOC 500 or PSYC 401; HMP 401; HMP 710; and either PSYC 402,
SOC 502, BIOL 528, or HHS 540.
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Plant Biology (PBIO)
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Chairperson: Garrett E. Crow
Professor: Garrett E. Crow, Thomas M. Davis, Curtis V. Givan, Leland S. Jahnke, J. Brent Loy, Arthur C. Mathieson, Subhash C. Minocha
Affiliate Professor: Clinton J. Dawes, Rakesh Minocha, Walter C. Shortle, Kevin T. Smith
Associate Professor: Alan L. Baker, Wayne R. Fagerberg, Paul R. Fisher, Estelle M. Hrabak, Anita S. Klein, Christopher D. Neefus, James E. Pollard, John M. Roberts
Affiliate Associate Professor: Janet R. Sullivan
Research Assistant Professor: Rosanna Freyre, Dennis E. Mathews
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Sridevi Ganapathi, Jianhua Li, Thangavel Palaniswamy
Extension Professor: Alan T. Eaton, Catherine A. Neal, Cheryl A. Smith, Stanley R. Swier
Extension Associate Professor: Rebecca C. Grube
Plant biology is the study of plants at the population, organismal,
cellular, and molecular level; and the investigation of the uses of
plants for food, fiber, recreational, and ornamental purposes.
Offerings in marine and freshwater plant biology also are provided and
are facilitated by the Jackson Estuarine Laboratory and two marine
laboratories where the plant biology faculty maintains an active
involvement in teaching and research. The Department of Plant Biology
offers three baccalaureate degrees: bachelor of science in plant
biology, bachelor of science in environmental horticulture, and
bachelor of arts in plant biology. See also programs listed under
biology major and marine sciences.
B.S. in Plant Biology
This degree is for students intending to seek employment in
agricultural, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries; to work in
governmental agencies, environmental groups, and consulting firms; to
teach secondary education; or to undertake graduate studies in
preparation for advanced research and teaching positions. Students
interested in university teaching and/or research, and governmental and
industrial research, should plan to complete an advanced degree in the
field.
Students are required to take the core courses, which include the
biology core curriculum, and five plant biology elective courses.
Core Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL | 411 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL | 412 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| CHEM | 403 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM | 404 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH | 424B | Calculus for Life Sciences | 4 |
| MICR | 503 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| BIOL | 541 | General Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL | 528 | Applied Biostatistics I | 4 |
| CHEM | 545/546 | Organic Chemistry and Laboratory | 5 |
| BCHM | 658/659 | General Biochemistry and Laboratory | 5 |
| PHYS | 401 | Introduction to Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS | 402 | Introduction to Physics II | 4 |
| BIOL | 604 | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
| PBIO | 401 | Plant Biology Orientation | 1 |
| PBIO | 701/702 | Plant Physiology and Laboratory | 5 |
| PBIO | 758 | Plant Anatomy | 5 |
| PBIO | 774 | Plant Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering | 3 |
| PBIO | 566 | Systematic Botany | |
| or PBIO | 668 | Summer Flora of New Hampshire | 4 |
Plant Biology Electives
Five additional courses must be selected from those listed below under
categories 1–5. No more than three courses from any one category can be
used to fulfill the requirement. It is strongly recommended that
students choose courses from as many of the categories as possible to
obtain a broad background in plant biology. Core courses cannot be used
to fulfill elective requirements. PBIO 795, Investigations in Plant
Biology can be used once to fulfill one of the five electives, if taken
for 3 or more credits. PBIO 796, Special Topics in Plant Biology can be
used to fulfill elective requirements, if taken for 3 or more credits
and preapproved by adviser.
Category 1: Systematics, Ecology, and Evolution
PBIO 566, 625, 668, 717, 719, 721, 722, 723, 747, 752, 761; ZOOL 545; NR 713, 765
Category 2: Marine and Freshwater Plant Biology
PBIO 503, 625, 717, 719, 721, 722, 723, 725, 727/729, 747
Category 3: Plant Structure and Physiology
PBIO 709, 713, 714/715, 727/729, 775
Category 4: Environmental Horticulture
NR 506; PBIO 546, 547, 565, 572, 650, 651, 652, 678, 689, 726; ZOOL 745
Category 5: Plant Genetics, Cell Biology, and Biotechnology
BCHM 771; GEN 705; PBIO 751, 753, 754, 766, 772, 775
B.A. in Plant Biology
Students must complete a minimum of 40 semester credits in the major.
The curriculum provides a broad background in the liberal arts and
plant biology. Students may enter this program as freshmen or transfer
into it from other liberal arts or science programs. This program is of
particular interest to students who intend to utilize their plant
biology training in public relations, teaching, or other related
careers in combination with a liberal arts background. The program
allows students to obtain minors in other fields such as English,
history and philosophy of science, international affairs, education,
art, etc., to create an interdisciplinary program, or to pursue a
double major.
Upper Level Plant Biology Categories Electives
12 credits minimum
Select courses from several of the five plant biology categories (see B.S. program). PBIO 758 and 774 are also recommended.
General Education
Required: Group 3, CHEM 403-404, General Chemistry
Recommended: Group 2, BIOL 528, Applied Biostatistics I
Group 8, PHIL 424, Science, Technology, & Society; or HUMA 651, Humanities and Science: The Nature of Scientific Creativity
Other B.A. Requirements
Foreign language (equivalent to one year of college language).
General Science Certification
See Department of Education and COLSA/Degrees.
Requirements
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBIO | 401 | Plant Biology Orientation | 1 |
| PBIO | 412 | Introductory Botany* | 4 |
| ZOOL | 412 | Biology of Animals | 4 |
| PBIO | 501 | Basic Biochemistry | 3 |
| or CHEM | 545/546 | Organic Chemistry and Laboratory | 5 |
| BIOL | 541 | General Ecology | 4 |
| PBIO | 566 | Systematic Botany | 4 |
| or PBIO | 668 | Summer Flora of New Hampshire | 4 |
| or PBIO | 721 | Microscopic Algae | 4 |
| or PBIO | 722 | Marine Phycology | 4 |
| BIOL | 604 | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
| or PBIO | 612 | Plant Genetics and Reproduction | 4 |
| PBIO | 701/702 | Plant Physiology and Laboratory | 5 |
*waived if previous credit received for BIOL 411-412 or equivalent
Minors
The Department of Plant Biology offers two departmental minors: a minor
in plant biology and a minor in environmental horticulture. These
minors are available to all students and are designed to provide a
flexible and broad selection of courses to complement any other major
area of study.
The specific requirements of the minor in plant biology include PBIO
401, PBIO 412 or equivalent, and a minimum of 15 credits from the
following list of courses: PBIO 566, 625, 651, 653, 668, 701/702, 709,
713, 717, 719, 721, 722, 725, 727, 729, 751, 752, 753, 754, 758, 761,
772, 774/775, 795 (maximum of 4 cr.), 796, 799; BIOL 601
The requirements for the environmental horticulture minor are PBIO 401,
PBIO 421, and a minimum of 15 credits from the following list of
courses: PBIO 405, 547, 565, 566, 572, 612, 650, 651, 652, 653, 678,
679, 689, 701/702; BIOL 601.
For selection of specific courses, students should see the department chair.
Departmental Honors
Honors in plant biology or environmental horticulture will be awarded
to students who complete 16 credits of honors courses in plant biology
courses (including a minimum of four credits in a senior honors thesis
project), and maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.20 (overall
average and in major coursework). Students wishing to apply to the
departmental honors program should consult with Professor Estelle
Hrabak.
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Tourism Planning and Development (TOUR)
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Coordinator: Robert A. Robertson
Professor: John M. Halstead, Bruce E. Lindsay
Associate Professor: Kelly L. Giraud, Alberto B. Manalo, Robert A. Robertson
Instructor: Mary Adamo Robertson
Extension Professor: Michael R. Sciabarrasi
Tourism creates immense economic activity, totaling more than $4
trillion dollars of world spending. Tourism is also an integral part of
New England’s economy. Experience has shown that the public and private
sectors of the tourism industry benefit substantially from proper
planning. Those locations with the best planned and managed tourism
developments are likely to be the most successful tourist destinations
from the standpoint of providing both high-quality tourist experiences
and bringing substantial economic benefits with minimal disruptions to
the social and natural environment. In response to these needs, the
Department of Resource Economics and Development offers a bachelor of
science degree in tourism planning and development from regional and
international perspectives.
The tourism planning and development curriculum provides students with
the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, develop, and manage
natural, cultural, and financial resources in an environmentally
responsible manner. The program utilizes an interdisciplinary approach
to provide students with a strong liberal education supplemented by a
broad professional understanding of tourism planning and its role in
local, state, national, global economic, and social development.
Students study both the social and environmental sciences in order to
better understand the complexity of natural and social systems. The
program emphasizes the practical application of planning and economic
theory to the planning for the development of tourism resources.
Curriculum Structure
All majors must complete a core curriculum and choose one of two
concentrations: international development or regional tourism planning.
Core Courses
The core curriculum is composed of the following courses:
TOUR 400, Introduction to Tourism
EREC 411, Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives
EREC 501, Agriculture and Natural Resource Product Marketing
EREC 525, Statistical Methods and Applications
CD 614, Fundamentals of Planning
TOUR 615, Tourism Planning and Development
TOUR 633, Economics of Travel and Tourism
TOUR 560, Special Topics (8 credits)
TOUR 700, Marketing Communications Research: Methodological Foundations
TOUR 705, Ecotourism: Managing for the Environment
or TOUR 767, Social Impact Assessment
or CD 777, Topics in Community Planning
TOUR 794, Tourism Internship
TOUR 794 involves a 14–16 week, full-time, supervised internship, and
enables students to meet and work in association with representatives
from the public and private sectors of the tourism industry.
International Tourism Development Concentration
This concentration area prepares students to work in the dynamic and
challenging environment of international tourism development. Depending
on interests, language skills, and international experiences, students
may expect to find employment in settings such as national tourism
offices, international tourism organizations, national and foreign
consults, and multinational tourism destination resorts. In addition to
the required core courses, students who pursue the international
tourism development concentration must complete the following
requirements: TOUR 792, International Experience; two TOUR electives;
competency in a foreign language (i.e., functional reading, writing,
and speaking ability equivalent to the third-year second-semester
level); and two additional electives that will enhance students’ career
opportunities in the international area.
Regional Tourism Planning Concentration
This concentration area prepares students to obtain professional roles
in planning in the public or private sectors of the tourism industry.
Depending on interests and technical skills, students may expect to
find employment in settings such as local and regional economic
development organizations, chamber of commerce offices, convention and
visitor bureaus, state and federal offices of tourism development,
local and regional planning commissions, and resort communities. In
addition to the required core courses, students who pursue the regional
tourism planning concentration must complete the following
requirements: TOUR 798, Independent Study in Tourism; two TOUR
electives; and all the requirements for a minor in community planning.
New England Regional Student Program
The B.S. in tourism planning and development program is one of the
specialized curricula recognized by the New England Board of Higher
Education and participates in the New England Regional Student Program.
Under this program, students from the state of Rhode Island,
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine receive some
preferential admission consideration and, if admitted, pay the UNH
in-state tuition rate plus 50 percent. Students who are interested in
the tourism planning and development program should contact Robert A.
Robertson, 309 James Hall, (603) 862-2711.
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Wildlife Management
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Chairperson: Mimi Larsen Becker
Program Coordinator: Peter J. Pekins
The wildlife curriculum is for students interested in the ecology, conservation, and management of wild animals. It is designed to provide a knowledge of wildlife species and their various forest, field, and wetland habitats. Students are prepared for employment with public and private agencies in wildlife management, or for continued study at the graduate level.
Fieldwork is carried out during the academic year on local and regional wildlife areas. Majors are assisted and encouraged to obtain summer employment related to their career objectives.
The degree earned is a bachelor of science with a major in wildlife management. The program is administered in the Department of Natural Resources.
Freshman Year
BIOL 411, Principles of Biology I
BIOL 412, Principles of Biology II
ENGL 401, First Year Writing
MATH 424B, Calculus for Life Sciences,
or MATH 420, Finite Mathematics
NR 400, Professional Perspectives in Natural Resources
NR 401, Introduction to Natural Resources
NR 425, Field Dendrology
NR 433, Wildlife Ecology
Elective, physical science or General Education elective
Sophomore Year
BIOL 528, Applied Biostatistics I
CHEM 403, General Chemistry
CHEM 404, General Chemistry
ENGL 501, Introduction to Creative Nonfiction,
or ENGL 502, Technical Writing,
or ENGL 503, Persuasive Writing
EREC 411, Environmental and Resource
Economics Perspectives
NR 527, Forest Ecology,
or BIOL 541, General Ecology
NR 655, Vertebrate Biology
NR 658, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
ZOOL 542, Ornithology,
or ZOOL 712, Mammalogy,
or Elective
Junior Year
NR 602, Natural Resources and Environmental Policy
NR 615, Wildlife Habitats
NR 737, Wildlife Population Dynamics
ZOOL 625, Principles of Animal Physiology
ZOOL 690, Evolution, or ZOOL 665, Conservation Genetics
ZOOL 710, Ichthyology,
or ZOOL 713, Animal Behavior,
or ZOOL 733, Behavioral Ecology
Elective
Senior Year
NR 629, Silviculture or equivalent
NR 636, Wildlife Techniques
NR 738, Wildlife Policy and Management
NR 775, Natural Resources Senior Project
Elective
Elective
Elective
Electives should be used to satisfy remaining general education requirements and the wildlife major requirements in the areas of communication skills and physical sciences (one course in each area-pertinent courses are listed in the detailed wildlife curricular guidelines available from the department).
Students interested in the wildlife management major may consult with the program coordinator, Peter Pekins, James 214, (603) 862-1017.
General Science Certification
See Department of Education and COLSA/Degrees.
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Zoology (ZOOL)
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Chairperson: James F. Haney
Professor: John F. Burger, Donald S. Chandler, James F. Haney, Larry G. Harris, W. Huntting Howell, Thomas D. Kocher, Michelle P. Scott, James T. Taylor, Charles W. Walker, Winsor H. Watson III
Research Professor: Michael Lesser
Associate Professor: Jessica A. Bolker, Marianne Klauser Litvaitis
Research Associate Professor: Karen L. Carleton, Raymond E. Grizzle, Molly E. Lutcavage
Affiliate Associate Professor: Richard Langan, Leslie J. Newman
Assistant Professor: David L. Berlinsky, James E. Byers
Research Assistant Professor: Eyualem B. Abebe
Affiliate Assistant Professor: David T. Bernstein, Michele Dionne, Dwight D. Trueblood, Barry J. Wicklow
Extension Associate Professor: Joyce R. Newman, Jeffrey A. Schloss
The Department of Zoology has a primary responsibility for
undergraduate and graduate instruction in fundamental aspects of animal
biology, including the principles of form, function, development, and
diversity produced by animal evolution. The teaching program provides a
broad coverage of basic biological processes in invertebrate and
vertebrate animals at the cellular, organismic, population, and
community levels. Students receive background for a variety of
professional positions in the public and private sector, and for
graduate programs in the biological sciences including health-related
fields. The department offers the bachelor of arts, bachelor of
science, master of science, and doctor of philosophy degrees. Zoology
faculty contribute significantly to the biology core curriculum, marine
biology minor, animal behavior minor, genetics program, University
honors program, ocean projects, and undergraduate research opportunity
programs, and courses at the Shoals Marine Laboratory.
There is a strong teaching and research emphasis on ecological and
physiological processes in aquatic animals or ecosystems. This focus is
enhanced by the geographical location of the University and the
availability of facilities for aquatic research. The University’s
location and facilities provide unique opportunities for the study of
aquatic and terrestrial animals due to its access to the seacoast and
the lakes region of New Hampshire, the White Mountain National Forest,
and the presence of two coastal marine laboratories, as well as
estuarine and freshwater laboratories.
The zoology major builds from the common background of the biology core
curriculum, with ample time for third- and fourth-year students to
concentrate in specialized disciplines such as marine and freshwater
biology, behavior, cell and developmental biology, ecology, evolution,
fisheries, physiology, and neurobiology. Zoology majors must complete
32 credits from courses in the biological sciences approved by the
department with a 2.00 average. Students must receive a minimum grade
of C- in major requirements taught in the College of Life Sciences and
Agriculture (e.g., zoology, microbiology, biology, biochemistry). A
passing grade in major requirements taught outside the College of Life
Sciences and Agriculture (e.g., chemistry, mathematics, physics) is
acceptable. Minimum requirements for the B.S. in zoology are as
follows: completion of the biology core courses and required courses in
animal morphology, physiology and development, plus advanced electives
in zoology and other biological sciences. The B.A. in zoology has a
foreign language requirement in lieu of one advanced elective. B.A.
students also have somewhat more flexibility when choosing courses from
the biology core.
Students who are interested in a zoology major should consult the department’s undergraduate adviser or chair.
General Science Certification
See Department of Education and COLSA/Degrees.
