2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 24, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Ecology and Environmental Science (B.S.) - Rangeland Ecology and Management Specialization

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus


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Program Coordinator/Contact

Lora Perkins, Professor
Department of Natural Resource Management
Edgar S. McFadden Biostress Laboratory, Room 142B
605-688-4997

Program Information

Rangeland Ecology and Management focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions, and grasslands to achieve resource management for maximum benefit and environmental balance. Graduates are well prepared for careers in a variety of land management fields, as well as agency and private sector positions.

Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure

The Rangeland Ecology and Management program is accredited by the Society for Range Management.

Course Delivery Format

The Rangeland Ecology and Management program is on campus and engages students in experiential learning in lecture, laboratory, and field based settings.

Student Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the Rangeland Ecology and Management specialization, students will:

  • Understand ecological and environmental principles required for management of natural resources for multiple-uses, including (but not limited to) wildlife habitat, water management, ecosystems services, recreation, and livestock production.
  • Describe how natural resource management fits into the context of society and how societal factors (e.g., economics, policy, laws, regulations, attitudes, behaviors, norms) influence natural resource management.
  • Lead and work with others as appropriate to successfully manage natural resources.
  • Apply natural resource field and lab techniques and contemporary technologies to management of natural resources.
  • Analyze and critically evaluate data and other information.
  • Analyze and critically evaluate data and other information.
  • Communicate (both written and orally) with both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
  • Display professional and ethical behavior consistent with that expected in a natural resource management field.

Requirements for Ecology and Environmental Science Major - Rangeland Ecology and Management Specialization: 120 Credits


Bachelor of Science

Major Requirements


Electives


Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Total Required Credits: 120


Summary of Program Requirements


Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements* 32 Credit Hours
Major Requirements 60-62 Credit Hours
Supporting Coursework 19 Credit Hours
Electives** 7-9 Credit Hour

*System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements and Supporting Coursework.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Academic Advising Guide Sheet


The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.