Ecotourism Specialization within
the Entomology & Nematology Major

Ecotourism Specialization

This specialization prepares students for professional careers in the ecotourism industry. This curriculum is appropriate for students seeking employment with nature preserves, nature-based theme parks, and in natural history education or nature-based recreation. It emphasizes the nature interpretation component of ecotourism, while including a core of recreation and tourism, management and economics, and human ecology courses. A nature-based internship is required.

General college requirements
Credits
Composition (GE)
3
CHM 2040 General Chemistry (GE-P)
3
Humanities (GE-H)
3
MAC 1142 (GE-M) Precal. Algebra/Trig
4
BSC 2010/1, Princ. of Biology I (GE-B)
4
BSC201 l/L Princ. of Biology 2 (GE-B)
4
AGG 3333C Computers (GE-M)
3
PHY 2004 or PHY 2020 Intro. to Princ. Physics (GE-P)
3
ECO 2023 or AEB 3103 Microeconomics (GE-S)
3
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication
3
AEE 3033 Writing for Ag and Natural Resources
3
Humanities (GE)
6
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)
6
Departmental requirements
Credits
ENY 3005C Principles of Entomology
3
ENY 4161 Insect Classification
3
ENY 4660 Medical and Veterinary Entomology
3
ENY 4453 Behavioral Ecology and Systematics
3
ENY 4941 Practical Work Experience/Internship
6-10
Ecotourism requirements
Credits
Invertebrate Animal elective
3-4
Vertebrate Animal elective
3-4
Human Ecology elective
3
Plant Identification elective
3-4
Ecology elective
3-4
Physical Science elective
3-4
Recreation and Tourism electives
6
Management & Economics electives
6-8
Human Ecology electives
6
Total credits
120

Ecotourism Specialization Electives(Credits)
Biophysical Resources (credits - 15-20; at least one course from each group)
  1. Invertebrate Animal electives
    • ENY 3030C Insect Field Biology (3)
    • ZOO 3203C Invertebrate Zoology (4)
  2. Vertebrate Animal electives
    • WIS 3401C Wildlife Ecology and Management (B) (3)
    • ZOO Vertebrate Zoology (B) (4)
    • ZOO Avian Biology (13) (4)
  3. Plant Identification electives
    • BOT 2710 Practical Plant Taxonomy (B) (3)
    • BOT 3143 Local Flora (B) (3)
    • FNR 3131 C Dendrology/Forest Plants (4)
  4. Physical Science
    • GEO 2200 Physical Geography (B) (3)
    • GLY 2010C Physical Geology (P) (4)
    • GLY 2100C Historical Geology (P) (4)
    • SOS 3022 General Soils (3)
  5. Ecology
    • FOR 3153C Forest Ecology (13) (3)
    • PCB 3043C Introduction to Ecology (B) (4)
    • PCB 4044C General Ecology (B) (4)
Human and Social Dimensions (credits = 18-20; at least 2 courses from each group)
  1. Recreation and Tourism
    • LEI 3250 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Parks (3)
    • LEI 3546 Park Management (3)
    • LEI 3830 Principles of Travel and Tourism (3)
    • LEI 4833 Ecotourism
  2. Management & Economics
    • ECO 2013 Macroeconomics (S) (3)
    • ECO 3203 Intermediate Macroeconomics
    • FNR 4623C Integrated Natural Resource Management (3)
    • LEI 3843 Commercial Recreation (3)
    • LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management (3)
    • MAN 3025 Principles of Management (4)
  3. Human Ecology
    • ANT 2402 Introduction to Applied Anthropology (3)
    • ANT 4185 Principles of Archeology (3)
    • ANT 2410 Cultural Anthropology
    • BOT 2800C Plants in Human Affairs (B) (3)
    • WIS 4523 Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Conservation (3)

Critical Tracking Criteria:

Critical tracking courses are bolded. A student should complete the bolded courses in the semester indicated to stay "on track" for the major.
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester I - Fall
Composition (GE)
3
CHM 2040 General Chemistry (GE-P)
3
Humanities (GE-H)
3
MAC 1142 (GE-M) Precal. Algebra/Trig
4
Total
13
Semester 2 - Spring
BSC 2010 Princ. of Biology 1 (GE-B)
3
BSC 2010L Biology Lab (GE-B)
1
AGG 3333C Computers (GE-M)
3
Humanities (GE)
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)
3
Total
13
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 3 - Fall
BSC 2011 Princ. of Biology 2 (GE-B)
3
BSC 2011L Biology Lab (GE-B)
1
Humanities (GE-H)
3
PHY 2004 or PHY 2020 Intro. to Princ. Physics (GE-P)
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE)
3
Total
13
Semester 4 - Spring
ECO 2023 or AEB 3103 Microeconomics (GE-S)
3
AEE 303C Effective Oral Communication
3
AEE 3033 Writing for Ag and Natural Resources
3
Electives
3
Total
12
Semester 5 - Summer
ENY 3005C Princ. of Entomology
3
Invertebrate Animal elective
3-4
Elective
3
Total
9-10
JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 6 - Fall
ENY 4161 Insect Classification
3
Human Ecology elective
3
Plant Identification elective
3-4
Elective
3
Total
12-13
Semester 7 - Spring
Vertebrate Animal elective
3-4
Ecology elective
3-4
Physical Science elective
3-4
Recreation and tourism elective
3
Total
12-15
Semester 8 - Summer
ENY 4941 Practical Work Experience/Intemship
6-10
SENIOR YEAR
Semester 9 - Fall
Management & Economics elective
3-4
Recreation and Tourism elective
3
ENY 4660 Medical and Veterinary Entomology
3
Elective
3
Total
12-13
Semester 10 - Spring
Management & Economics elective
3-4
Vertebrate Animal elective
3-4
ENY 4453 Behavioral Ecolog,y and Systematics
3
Human Ecology elective
3
Total
12-14
TOTAL
120 Credits

Specialization Options

Biophysical Resources (credits = 15-20; at least one course from each group)
  1. Invertebrate Animal electives
  2. Vertebrate Animal electives
  3. Plant Identification electives
  4. Physical Science
  5. Ecology
Human and Social Dimensions (credits = 18-20; at least 2 courses from each group)
  1. Recreation and Tourism
  2. Management & Economics
  3. Human Ecology
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