2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Range Science Major


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Program Contact/Coordinator
Alexander (Sandy) Smart, Professor
Department of Natural Resource Management
Animal Science Building, Room 219
605-688-4017
Alexander.Smart@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/nrm/
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Program Information
Range Science focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions, grasslands, as well as resource management for maximum benefit and environmental balance.  Graduates are well prepared for careers in a variety of fields including ranching and other agricultural pursuits, as well as agency and private sector positions. Students can choose one of two emphases.

  • The Rangeland Ecology and Management emphasis is available for students who wish to find employment opportunities with agencies such as the Natural Resource Conservation Service.
  • The Ranch Management emphasis is for those with an interest in careers focused on grasslands, grazing, and cattle management.

Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
The Range Science major is accredited by the Society for Range Management.

Course Delivery Format
The Range Science program is on campus and engages students in experiential learning in lecture, laboratory, and field based settings.

Requirements for Range Science Major: 120 Credits


Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

System General Education Requirements*: 31-32


Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 5


Total Required Credits: 120


Curriculum Notes


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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