UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for Plan Change or Plan Deletion
FAST TRACK (Select if this will be a fast track item. Refer to UCC or UGC Fast
Track Policy for eligibility)
If this proposal represents changes to the intent of the plan or its integral components, review
by the college dean, graduate dean (for graduate items) and/or the provost may be required
prior to college curricular submission.
All Plans with NCATE designation, or plans seeking NCATE designation, must include an
NCATE Accreditation Memo of Approval from the NAU NCATE administrator prior to college
curricular submission.
UCC proposals must include an updated 8-term plan.
UGC proposals must include an updated program of study.
1. College:
CEFNS
2. Academic Unit:
Wildlife Ecology and
3. Academic
Management; Undergraduate
Plan Name: Certificate (WEMCT)
5. Plan proposal:
4. Emphasis:
Plan Change
New
Emphasis
6. Current student learning outcomes of the
plan. If structured as plan/emphasis, include for
both core and emphasis.
Upon completion of this certificate, students will
be able to demonstrate:
1. Knowledge of the key biological and
ecological principles underlying the
conservation and management of wildlife
species and their habitat.
2. Detailed knowledge of the biology of one
or more major groups of wildlife species
(e.g., mammals, birds, fish)
Forestry
Plan Deletion
Emphasis
Change
Emphasis
Deletion
Show the proposed changes in this column (if
applicable). Bold the changes, to differentiate
from what is not changing, and change font to
Bold Red with strikethrough for what is being
deleted. (Resources, Examples & Tools for
Developing Effective Program Student Learning
Outcomes).
NONE
3. Knowledge of the techniques used to
manage and restore wildlife populations.
4. An understanding of how scientific
knowledge and research are used in the
conservation and management of wildlife.
5. An ability to participate constructively in
thoughtful discussions with peers,
scientists, wildlife professionals,
representatives of various wildlife-related
interest groups, and members of the
general public about a broad spectrum of
wildlife- and biodiversity-related issues.
7. Current catalog plan overview and
requirements in this column. Cut and paste the
Overview and Details tabs, in their entirety,
from the current on-line academic catalog:
(http://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/)
Show the proposed changes in this column.
Bold the changes, to differentiate from what is
not changing, and change font to Bold Red with
strikethrough for what is being deleted.
Wildlife Ecology and Management,
Undergraduate Certificate
Wildlife Ecology and Management,
Undergraduate Certificate
In addition to University Requirements:
In addition to University Requirements:


Complete individual plan requirements.
Please note that you may be able to use some
courses to meet more than one requirement.
Contact your advisor for details.
Minimum Units for Completion
19 - 25
GPA
C
Complete individual plan requirements.
Please note that you may be able to use some
courses to meet more than one requirement.
Contact your advisor for details.
Minimum Units for Completion
19 - 25
GPA
C
Certificate Requirements
Certificate Requirements
Take the following 19 - 25 units with a Grade of
"C" or better in each course:
Take the following 19 - 25 units with a Grade of
"C" or better in each course:
Required Courses (11-14 units)
 BIO 182 (4 units)
 Ecology Coursework, select one option from
(4-7 units):
Required Courses (11-14 units)
 BIO 182 (4 units)
 Ecology Coursework, select one option from
(4-7 units):
o BIO 326, BIO 326LW (4 units)
o ENV 326, ENV 326L (4 units)
o FOR 313, FOR 314 (7 units)
o BIO 326, BIO 326LW (4 units)
o ENV 326, ENV 326L (4 units)
o FOR 313, FOR 314 (7 units)

Select one: BIO 477, BIO 478 (3 units)
Select one course from each of the three
following categories (8-11 units)
At least 6 units must be from upper-division
courses.
Wildlife Biology (3 units)
 BIO 526, BIO 527, BIO 528
Zoology (3-4 units)
 BIO 223, BIO 322, BIO 340, BIO 424, BIO
425C, BIO 525
 FOR 453
Botany (2-4 units)
 BIO 411, BIO 414, BIO 415, BIO 517

Select one: BIO 477, BIO 478 (3 units)
Select one course from each of the three
following categories (8-11 units)
At least 6 units must be from upper-division
courses.
Wildlife Biology (3 units)
 BIO 526, BIO 527, BIO 528
Zoology (3-4 units)
 BIO 223, BIO 322, BIO 340, BIO 424, BIO
425C, BIO 525
 FOR 453
Botany (2-4 units)
 BIO 411, BIO 414, BIO 415, BIO 431, BIO

FOR 220
Be aware that some courses may have
prerequisites that you must also take. For
prerequisite information click on the course or
see your advisor.

517
FOR 220, FOR 382, FOR 582, FOR 545
Be aware that some courses may have
prerequisites that you must also take. For
prerequisite information click on the course or
see your advisor.
8. Justification for proposal:
Students need more courses, as well as flexibility, within the Botany block. Many of the
courses currently listed are only offered once every 2 years.
9. NCATE designation, if applicable:
Initial Plan
Advanced Plan
Remove Designation
10. Effective beginning FALL:
2013
See effective dates calendar.
11. Will this proposal impact other plans, sub plans, or course offerings, etc.?
Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact and include a letter of response from each impacted academic unit.
See attached response from BIO.
Answer 12-13 for UCC/ECCC only:
12. A major is differentiated from another major by required course commonality: 24 units of the
required credit hours of a major must be unique, (i.e. not common or not dual use as a required
element in another major), to that major. Does this plan have 24 units of unique required
credit?
Yes
No
13. Minor: A planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas in which the University
already hosts ABOR- approved majors, consisting of at least 18 hours and no more than 24
hours. At least 15 hours of the minor must be unique to that minor to differentiate it from other
minors.
Does this minor have 15 units of unique required credit?
Yes
No
Does NAU offer an ABOR approved major in this subject matter?
Yes
No
Answer 14-15 for UGC only:
14. If this is a non-thesis plan, does it require a minimum of 24 units of formal graded coursework?
Yes
No
If no, explain why this proposal should be approved.
15. If this is a thesis plan, does it require a minimum of 18 units of formal graded coursework?
Yes
No
If no, explain why this proposal should be approved.
Scott Galland
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
11/29/2012
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/ Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC/ECCC Approval
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
From: Maribeth Watwood
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 12:53 PM
To: James A Allen
Subject: RE: Wildlife Ecology and Management Certificate
Dear Jim,
Thank you for explaining the proposed changes. I certainly approve of these and wish you great success with your revised curriculum.
Best wishes,Maribeth
Maribeth Watwood, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Biological Sciences
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5640
From: James A Allen
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 9:06 AM
To: Maribeth Watwood
Subject: Wildlife Ecology and Management Certificate
Hi Maribeth,
We are preparing a pretty major curriculum revision proposal here in the School of Forestry, which includes changes to our
certificates. One proposed change involves the Wildlife Ecology and Management certificate, which we offer jointly with your
department.
Specifically, we are proposing to add several additional courses to the Botany block of the certificate, including three forestry courses
and one biology course (BIO 431, Plant Morphology). The plan change proposal is attached.
Because the courses in the current version of the Botany block are not all offered on a consistent basis or with enough sections, this
has proven to be a very difficult area for scheduling and for student progression. All of the proposed new courses are offered on a
more regular basis. These proposed additions have already been discussed with key individuals involved in the oversight of this
certificate, include Teresa Lane and Tad Theimer from your department.
If this proposed change is acceptable to you, please let me know so that we can include your reply in our curriculum revision proposal.
Thanks,Jim
James A. Allen, Professor and Executive Director
School of Forestry
College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences
Northern Arizona University
P.O. Box 15018
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5018
Office Phone: 928-523-5894
Fax: 928-523-1080