MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND PROVOST

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1 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND PROVOST Mun Adminirtration Building Colle~ePark, Maryland Cll.c) TEL FAX August,2006 MEMORANDUM TO: Cheng-i Wei Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Edward Montgomery Dean, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences FROM: SUBJECT: Phyllis Pere Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Programs Proposal to modify concentrations in the Environmental Studies and Policy major (PCC log nos ) On May 1,2006, Chancellor Kirwan approved the proposals to discontinue two areas of concentration in the Environmental Studies and Policy major and replace them with two new areas. This approval was acknowledged by the Maryland Higher Education Commission on June 27,2006. Copies of the approved proposals are enclosed. Specifically, the approved changes: Eliminate the concentration in Wildlife Resources and Conservation and replace it with a concentration in Wildlife Ecology and Management; and Eliminate the concentration Environmental Mapping and Data Management and replace it with a concentration in Global Environmental Change. The changes are effective in Fall The Colleges should ensure that the new requirements are fully described in the Undergraduate Catalog and in all relevant descriptive materials, and that all advisors are informed. Icwr Enclosure cc: Sarah Bauder, Student Financial Aid Mary Giles, University Senate Barbara Hope, Data Administration Anne Turkos, Archives Linda Yokoi, Office of the Registrar Kathy McAdams, Undergraduate Studies Bruce James, Environmental Science and Policy Wendy Whittemore, Environmental Science and Policy

2 Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Governor MMHEC Creating a state of achievement Michael 5. Steele Lt. Governor Kevin M. O'Keefe Chairman June 27,2006 Calvin W. Burnett Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Phyllis A. Peres Associate Provost for Academic Planning & Programs University of Maryland, College Park 1119 Main Administration Building College Park, Maryland Dear Dr. Peres: The Maryland Higher Education Commission has reviewed a request from the University of Maryland, College Park to offer two new Areas of Concentration (AOC) within the existing Bachelor of Science degree pogl.ani ill En\ironmenthl Science and?o!icy. Eaih,\QC :;,il! replace an AOC that the University ~i!lbe discontinuing. The AOC in Wildlife Ecology and Management will replace the AOC in Wildlife Resources and Conservation. The new AOC in Global Environmental Change will replace the AOC in Environmental Mapping and Data Management. I am pleased to inform you that the new Areas of Concentration have been administratively approved. This decision was based on an analysis of the programs in conjunction with the Maryland Higher Education Commission's Policies and Procedures for Academic Program Proposals and the Maryland State Plan for Postsecondary Education. The programs demonstrate potential for success, an essential factor in making this decision. For purposes of providing enrollment and degree data to the Commission, please use the academic program inventory codes of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy: New Area of Concentration Degree Level HEGIS CIP Wildlife Ecology and Management BS Global Environmental Change BS I also acknowledge your request to remove the two AOCs that are being discontinued: Area of Concentration to be Removed Degree Level HEGIS CIP Wildlife Resources and Conservation BS Environmental Mapping and Data Management BS Should the programs require any substantial changes in the future, please keep the Commission apprised. I wish you continued success. Sincerely, CWB:JHH:bg cc: Ms. Diane Hampton, MICUA Ms. Theresa Hollander. USM Calvin W. Burnett Secretary of Higher Education MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION 839 Bestgate Rd. Suite 00 Annapolis, MD T F TP( for the Deaf

3 OFFICE OF THE SR VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS MAY RECEIVED UMCP OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR May 1, University of Maryland. Baltimore 1856 University of Maryland, College Park 1865 Bowie State University 1866 Towson University 1886 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 1898 ' Frostburg State University 1900 Coppin State University 1925 Salisbury University 1925 University of Baltimore 1925 University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science 197 ilniversity of Maryland University College Dr. C. D. Mote, Jr. President Universjty of haryland, College Pak Main Administration Building College Park, MD 2072 Dear Dan: In response to your letter requesting changes in program concentrations, I am pleased to approve the elimination of the concentration in Wildlife Resources and Conservation to be replaced with a concentration in Wildlife Ecology and Management. Likewise, I am pleased to approve the elimination of the concentration in Environmental Mapping and Data Management to be replaced with a concentration in Global Environmental. As you recommended, both changes are designed to keep the Environmental Science and Policy major contemporary. I will inform the Board and MHEC of these changes in both concentrations. S' ersly ours, 1966 University of Maryland. Baltimore County 1985 University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute cc: ~illi'am E. Kinvan Chancellor Calvin Burnett, Secretary of Higher Education Irwin Goldstein, USM Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs William Destler, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost Cheng-I Wei, Dean, College of Agricultural and Natural Resources Edward Montgomery, Dean, College of Behavior and Social Sciences Adele Berlin, Chair, University Senate Theresa Hollander, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs 3300 Metzerott Road Adelphi, MD Phone: Fax: www usrnd.edu

4 THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK PROGRAMICURRICULUM PROPOSAL L IIIKECTI(-INS: Provide one for111with ori~hdapproval signatures ui lines 1 - for each proposed action. Keep thls form to one page 111 Ie~igth. Earl!. co~~sisultation with the Oilice of the Associate Provost for Acadenlic P l h g & Programs is stronplyreconunended if there are qt~eitionsor concerns. pruticularly \\-ithnet\-programs. Please slibnlit the signed foml to Claudia Rector. Oilice of the Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Programs. I I19 Main Adnluustration Building. Campus. Please elnail the rest of the proposal as an MSWord attachment to pcc-sub~nissions~~~uind.eilu. DATE SUBMITTED- COLLEGEISCHOOL AGNR PCC LOG NO ' PROPOSED ACTION (A separateform for each)add. - X-DELETE CHANGE DESCRlPTION (Providea succinct account of theproposed action. Details should be provided in an attachment. Provide old and new sample programsfor curriculum changes.) WildfeEcology and Management will replace WildlifeResources and Conservation,which was based heavily in the Animal Sciences (domestican+). JUSTIFICATION/REASONS/RESOURCES(Brieflyexplain the reasonfor theproposed action. Identzb the source of new resources that may be required. Details should be provided in an attachment.) This new con~ationmorefdy rqrese&s the b&ce of academicproficiencies nee&d by graduates seeking em- as ddlife biologidq e.g., ecology, ddliye,geography, environmental economics, soil science, and natural resourcesmanagement. Please see thepropsaf and supporting documents attached The new concentrationhas the support of thedepa-nt the list of Restricted Electives of Natural ResourcesManagement, which may add a courseto APPROVAL SIGNATURES 1. Department Committee Chair 2. Department Chan 3. College/School PCC Chair. Dean / Dean of the Graduate Sc 6. Chair. Senate PCC Chair of Senate 3- f 3- Of 8. Vice President for Aca 6 u ' - VPAAF' 8-05

5 Prospectus for a new concentration in ENSP WILDLIFE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT 1 Background Wildlife is a term for the diversity of natural populations of plants and animals that exist in the biosphere. Although wildlife usually refers to vertebrate animals and higher plants, in a more general sense the term covers all natural biodiversity. Because wildlife species interact with humans in a variety of ways, their study and management is an important part of Environmental Science and Policy. While old ideas about wildlife as a natural resource to be controlled and used by humans are still valid to some extent, new ideas about the roles of wildlife within human and natural systems have emerged. Today, the study of wildlife ecology is a rigorous science that spans biological scales from the genome to the biosphere. Methods include inventory techniques for population size and condition, physiological function, migratory patterns, habitat evaluation and food web studies. Management of wildlife is especially challenging because it requires the very best ecological science as a foundation, in addition to a strong perspective in social science. New environmental accounting systems allow the values of wildlife to be quantified and factored into decision-making to a greater extent than in the past. Finally, new ethical standards and positions have arisen within society concerning wildlife, which have led to a richer and more complex understanding of their roles. Thus, the field of wildlife ecology and management requires interdisciplinary training and a broad curriculum. The ENSP core requirements provide much of the breadth of necessary coursework and the new concentration focuses on biological and natural resource topics for the wildlife specialist. Proposed New Concentration The proposed new concentration will replace the previous Wildlife Resources and Conservation concentration, which was heavily oriented towards domestic animals. Its name, Wildlife Ecology and Management, will more fully represent the balance of academic proficiencies needed by its graduates, who will find employment as wildlife and fisheries biologists, wildlife law enforcement personnel, and environmental consultants; or pursue graduate study in biology, ecology, or environmental science. Finally, with careful course selection and appropriate postgraduate experience, Wildlife Ecology and Management graduates will be eligible for Certification as Wildlife Biologists. WILDLIFE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

6 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE B.S., including the CORE General Education Program = 120 credits, including: credits in the major; 21 credits for CORE Arts, Literature, Humanities, Social and Political History, Freshman Writing, Advanced Writing, and one Advanced Studies; and elective credits. FUNDAMENTALS AND BACKGROUND (9-51 CREDITS). Underlined courses fulfill ENSP Core requirements: ENSP 101 and 102 Intro to Environmental Science and Intro to Environmental Policy (6 credits) MATH 220 or 10 Calculus (3-) BIOM 301 Biometrics (3) BSCI 105 and 106 Principles of Biology I and II (8) BSCI 222 Principles of Genetics () BSCI 207 Organismal Biology (3) CHEM 131/132 Principles of Chemistry (with lab) () CHEM 10 or 231/232 Fund of Organic and Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry I (with lab) () NRSC 200 Fund of Soil Science () PHYS 121 Fund of Physics I () In addition, one course from TWO of the following categories: 2 AREC 20 or ECON 200 GEOG 100 or GEOG 123 or GEOG 10 or GEOG 202 GVPT 273 or AREC 332 Intro to Economics and the Env or Principles of Economics I ( cr) Intro to Geography or Intro to Global Change or Intro to Coastal Environments or The World in Cultural Perspective (3) Intro to Environmental Politics or Intro to Natural Resource Policies (3) REQUIRED UPPER LEVEL COURSES (6-7 credits): BSCI 361 or GEOG 32 Principles of Ecology () or Intro to Biogeography(3) NRMT 60 Principles of Wildlife Management (3) INTERNSHIP OR RESEARCH (3-6 credits) ENSP 386 or 99 Internship or Honors Thesis Research (3-6) CAPSTONE AND SYNTHESIS (3 credits): ENSP 00 Capstone in Environmental Science and Policy (3) DEPTH AND FOCUS: Students will take at least three (3) courses and nine (9) credits from each area (21-22 credits).

7 3 Area I: Ecological and Taxonomic Sciences BSCI 337 Biology of Insects ( cr) BSCI 363/338S The Biology of Conservation and Extinction and Lab () BSCI 370 Evolution (3) BSCI 390 Vertebrate Zoology (3) BSCI 391 Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory (1) BSCI 39 Vertebrate Form and Function (3) BSCI 60 Plant Ecology (3) BSCI 62 Population Ecology (3) BSCI 73 Marine Ecology (3) BSCI 9 Animal-Plant Interactions (3) BSCI 338M Mammalogy (3) will become BSCI 33; approval in process GEOL 331 Principles of Paleontology () NRMT 50 Wetland Ecology (3) NRSC 71 Forest Ecology (3) PLSC 253 Woody Plant Material I (3) PLSC 25 Woody Plant Material II (3) PLSC 00 Environmental Plant Physiology (3) Area II: Management ANSC 252 Introduction to the Diseases of Wildlife (3 cr) ANSC 53 Animal Welfare () GEOG 331 Introduction to Human Dimensions of Global Change (3) GEOG 373 Geographic Information Systems (3) GEOG 31 Cultural Ecology (3) GEOG 0 The Coastal Ocean: Processes and Ecology approval in process (3) GEOL 37 Global Climate Change: Past and Present (3) NRMT 61 Urban Wildlife Management (3) NRMT 89X Field Techniques in Wildlife Management (2) NRMT XX Wildland Habitat Ecology (new course) (3) NRMT 31 Biology and Management of Finfish () NRMT 79 Tropical Ecology and Resource Management (1-6) NRSC 15 Soil Survey and Land Use () NRSC 7 Silviculture ()

8 Wildlife Ecology and Management Updated: Name: SID: - - Grading Policy. Beginning in spring semester 2002, students entering the Environmental Science and Policy Program are required to earn grades of C or higher in all courses taken within the ENSP core, and in all required courses and restricted electives of the selected area of concentration. FUNDAMENTALS AND BACKGROUND Required ENSP core courses (30-32 credits) Course Description Cr Offered Prerequisites Grade Completed Notes ENSP 101 Intro to Environmental Science 3 Fa ENSP 102 Intro to Environmental Policy 3 Sp MATH 220 or MATH 10 Elementary Calculus I Calculus I 3 Fa,Sp,Su Placement in MATH 220 or higher. Placement in MATH 10. BIOM 301 Biometrics 3 Fa,Sp,Su MATH 113 or 115. BSCI 106 Principles of Biology II Fa,Sp,Su Placement in MATH 110 or higher. CHEM 131/132 Principles of Chemistry Fa,Sp,Su Placement in MATH 113 or 115 NRSC 200 Introduction to Soil Science Fa CHEM 131/132 One course from two of the following categories: ECON 200 or AREC 20 Fa,Sp,Su Fa,Sp GEOG 100 or 123 or 10 or Fa,Sp,Su GVPT 273 or 3 AREC MATH 110 or Placement in MATH 115 Sp Sp AREC 20 Additional lower level requirements (19 credits) Course Description Cr Offered Prerequisites Grade Completed Notes BSCI 105 Principles of Biology Fa,Sp,Su Math 110 placement BSCI 222 Principles of Genetics Fa,Sp,Su BSCI 105, 1 year college chemistry BSCI 207 Organismal Biology 3 Fa CHEM 10 or CHEM 231/232 Fundamentals of Org and Biochem or Organic Chemistry I (with lab) Sp Fa,Sp,Su CHEM 131/132 CHEM 131/132 PHYS 121 Fundamentals of Physics I Fa,Sp,Su REQUIRED UPPER-LEVEL COURSES (6-7 credits) Course Description Cr Offered Prerequisites Grade Completed Notes BSCI 361 or GEOG 32 Principles of Ecology Intro to Biogeography 3 Sp Sp BSCI 106 and MATH 220 GEOG 201, GEOG 211 recommended NRMT 60 Principles of Wildlife Management 3 Sp INTERNSHIP/RESEARCH and SYNTHESIS (6-9 credits) Course Description Cr Offered Prerequisites Grade Completed Notes ENSP 386 or ENSP 99 Internship or Honors Thesis Research 3-6 Fa,Sp,Su Fa,Sp,Su Permission of advisor and ENSP Director Permission of advisor ENSP 00 Capstone in Env Science and Policy 3 Fa,Sp 90 credits and dept permission

9 DEPTH AND FOCUS: (21-22 credits) including at least three (3) courses and nine (9) credits from both Area I and Area II Area I Ecological and Taxonomic Sciences Course Description Cr Semester Offered** Prerequisites Grade When Completed BSCI 337 Biology of Insects Fa BSCI 106 BSCI 338S Conservation and Extinction Lab 1 Sp Co-req. BSCI 363 BSCI 363 Biology of Conserv and Extinction 3 Sp BSCI 106 BSCI 370 Evolution 3 Fa BSCI 106 BSCI 390 Vertebrate Zoology 3 Su BSCI 106 and BSCI 22 or perm. BSCI 391 Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory 1 Su Co-req. BSCI 391 BSCI 39 Vertebrate Form and Function 3 Su BSCI 60 Plant Ecology 3 Sp BSCI 106 BSCI 62 Population Ecology 3 Fa BSCI 106 and MATH 220 BSCI 73 Marine Ecology 3 Fa BSCI 22 BSCI 9 Animal-Plant Interactions 3 Fa BSCI 106 and (BSCI 22 or 227 or perm.) BSCI 338M Mammalogy 3 Sp BSCI 106 GEOL 331 Principles of Paleontology Fa GEOL 102 or perm. NRMT 50 Wetland Ecology 3 Fa BIOM 301 or perm. NRSC 71 Forest Ecology 3 Fa BSCI 106 or NRSC 201 PLSC 253 Woody Plant Material I 3 Fa PLSC 100 or BSCI 226 PLSC 25 Woody Plant Material II 3 Sp PLSC 100 or BSCI 226 PLSC 00 Environmental Plant Physiology 3 Sp Notes Area II Management Course Description Cr Semester Offered** Prerequisites Grade When Completed ANSC 252 Intro to the Diseases of Wildlife 3 Fa BSCI 105 or perm. ANSC 53 Animal Welfare Sp BSCI 106 or ANSC 101 GEOG 361 Intro to Human Dimens of Global Chg 3 Fa GEOG 373 Geographic Information Systems 3 W,Sp,Su GEOG 31 Cultural Ecology 3 Su,Fa GEOG 0 The Coastal Ocean: Proc and Ecology 3 Sp GEOL 37 Global Climate Change: Past and 3 Sp MATH 115 or 10; GEOL 100 or 120; and Present CHEM 131/132 NRMT 31 Biology and Management of Finfish 3 W NRMT 79 Tropical Ecol and Resource Mgt 2 Sp NRMT 89X Field Techniques in Wildlife Mgt 3 TBA NRMT XX Wildland Habitat Ecology 3 TBA NRSC 15 Soil Survey and Land Use Fa NRSC 200 NRSC 7 Silviculture Fa BSCI 106 or PLSC 100 Notes ** Check the current Schedule of Classes to verify semester.

10 Suggested Four-Year Plan: Wildlife Ecology and Management Last updated 1/31/06 Fall - 1 cr Spring - 1 cr Summer Fall - 2 cr Sp - 2 cr Summer ENSP ENSP Depth & Focus 1 3 NRMT 60 3 MATH MATH Math 221* or 3 NRSC 200 Elective BSCI 106 BSCI 105 CHEM 131/132 CHEM 231/232 or CHEM 10 GEOG AREC 20 Core HA/HL/HO/SH 3 Core HA/HL/HO/SH 3 ENGL Core HA/HL/HO/SH 3 PHYS 121 PHYS 122* or Elective Fall - 3 cr Spring - 3 cr Summer Fall - cr Sp - cr Summer Wildlife Cert** 3 Depth & Focus 3 3 Depth & Focus 5 3 Wildlife Cert** or 3 or Elective Elective Depth & Focus 2 3 Depth & Focus 3 Depth & Focus 6 3 Wildlife Cert** or 3 Elective BSCI BSCI 361 or 3- Depth & Focus 7 3 Wildlife Cert** or 3 GEOG 32 Elective BSCI 222 BIOM Core Adv Studies 3 ENSP CHEM 21/22* or Elective 3- Core HA/HL/HO/SH 3 Adv Writing 3 ENSP * Students intending to pursue graduate study in environmental science should also take: PHYS 122 (Physics II), MATH 221 (Calculus II), and CHEM 21/22 (Organic Chemistry II). ** Students intending to prepare for Certification as a Professional Wildlife Biologist should discuss relevant course selections with their academic advisor. Application materials and related information may be found at The Wildlife Society s web page: Generally, individuals must have 5 years full-time wildlife-related work experience before they are eligible to apply for professional certification.