Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology

M.S. Conservation and Restoration Ecology (MS CaRE) is a master’s level graduate program that ensures its graduates acquire 1) advanced knowledge in the basic areas of conservation and restoration ecology while keeping abreast with recent developments in these fields; 2) creative thinking in the development of research designs in conservation and restoration ecology; 3) independent and critical thinking in recognizing, analyzing and finding adequate solutions to environmental issues and problems; 4) competent oral and written communication skills for excellent writing and presentation of scientific papers; and, 5) integrated knowledge, skills and values that will equip them to pursue Ph.D. programs. 

TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS: 35

For Full-time Students (12 units/semester)

FIRST YEAR
First Semester Second Semester
Course Units Course Units
CRE 260 3 CRE 283 3
CRE 261 3 CRE 281 3
CRE 265 3 CRE 299 3
CRE 230 3 Elective 3
Total 12 Total 12
SECOND YEAR
First Semester Second Semester
Course Units Course Units
Elective 3 CRE 300 6
CRE 298 2
Total 5 Total 6

For Part-time Students (9 units/semester)

FIRST YEAR
First Semester Second Semester
Course Units Course Units
CRE 260 3 CRE 265 3
CRE 261 3 CRE 299 3
CRE 230 3 Elective 3
Total 9 Total 9
SECOND YEAR
First Semester Second Semester
Course Units Course Units
CRE 281 3 Elective 3
CRE 283 3 CRE 300 6
CRE 298 2
Total 8 Total 9

For Part-time Students (6 units/semester)

FIRST YEAR
First Semester Second Semester
Course Units Course Units
CRE 260 3 CRE 261 3
CRE 230 3 CRE 299 3
Total 6 Total 6
SECOND YEAR
First Semester Second Semester
Course Units Course Units
CRE 265 3 CRE 298 2
CRE 283 3 Elective 3
Total 6 Total 5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester Second Semester
Course Units Course Units
Elective 3 CRE 300 6
CRE 281 3
Total 6 Total 5

List of Courses in the Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology Program

Course Title Units
Core Courses (15 units)
CRE 260 Theories, Principles, and Applications of Conservation and Restoration Ecology* CRE 260
CRE 261 Disturbance Ecology* CRE 261
CRE 265 Advanced Biogeography* CRE 265
CRE 230 GIS and Mapping for Ecology* CRE 230
CRE 299 Design and Analysis of Laboratory and Field Experiments 3 CRE 299
Physics 101.1 Fundamental Physics I Laboratory Corequisite: Physics 101
Elective Courses (6 units)
CRE 220 Environmental Microbiology* CRE 220
CRE 224 Biological Responses to Environmental Stress* CRE 224
CRE 262 Conservation and Restoration Ecology in Marine Ecosystems* CRE 262
CRE 263 Conservation and Restoration Ecology in Terrestrial Ecosystems* CRE 263
CRE 264 Conservation and Restoration Ecology in Freshwater Ecosystems* CRE 264
CRE 266 Landscape Ecology* CRE 266
CRE 297 Special Topics in Conservation and Restoration Ecology CRE 297
Other Required Courses (14 units)
CRE 283 Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues on the Environment CRE 283
CRE 281 Indigenous Management of Resources* CRE 281
CRE 298 Seminar CRE 298
CRE 300 Master's Thesis* CRE 300