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Nov 28, 2023
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Rensselaer Catalog 2018-2019 [Archived Catalog]
Ecology Minor
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Ecology is a branch of Biology that studies the relations of organisms to one another and to their environment. RPI has a substantial depth in Ecological research and faculty expertise, as well as Institute-wide initiatives such as the Jefferson Project. The Institute offers a minor in Ecology to all students consisting of 16 credit hours, as noted below.
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Minor Requirements
- BIOL 4970 Non-Thesis Research or BIOL 4990 Senior Research Thesis Credit Hours: 4
(See footnote below)
- Restricted Elective Credit Hours: 4
(See list of accepted courses below)
Restricted Elective (Select 1)
Select one elective from the following list. Other options by approval of Ecology Minor Faculty (email rosek4@rpi.edu).
Footnote
Independent Research can be conducted over multiple semesters or during The Arch Summer Semester. Topics studied must be ecological in nature, and research should be 10-12 hours per week during a single standard semester, equivalent to four credit hours of course credit. Experience should include presenting a poster or presentation. Faculty can be from Biology or other department, but non-Biology faculty must be approved by the Ecology Minor Faculty (email rosek4@rpi.edu).
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