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Nov 24, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Ecology and Environmental Science (B.S.) - Rangeland Ecology and Management Specialization
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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.
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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
System General Education Requirements
Major Requirements
- ABS 475 - Integrated Natural Resource Management Credits: 3
- BIOL 153 - General Biology II (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
and BIOL 153L - General Biology II Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
or BOT 201 - General Botany (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
and BOT 201L - General Botany Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 0
or NRM 200 - Animal Diversity Credits: 2
and NRM 200L - Animal Diversity Lab Credits: 1 - CHEM 108 - Organic and Biochemistry (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 4
and CHEM 108L - Organic and Biochemistry Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
or CHEM 114 - General Chemistry II (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
and CHEM 114L - General Chemistry II Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 - EES 425 - Disturbance and Restoration Ecology Credits: 3
or BOT /RANG 419 - Plant Ecology (COM) Credits: 2
and BOT /RANG 419L - Plant Ecology Lab (COM) Credits: 1 - GEOG 372 - Introduction to GIS (COM) Credits: 2
- GEOG 372L - Introduction to GIS Lab (COM) Credits: 1
- NRM 119 - Orientation to Natural Resource Management Credits: 2
- NRM 230 - Natural Resource Management Techniques Credits: 2
- NRM 276 - Scientific Communications Credits: 1
- NRM 282 - Natural Resource Statistics Credits: 2
and NRM 282L - Natural Resource Statistics Lab Credits: 1
or STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 3 - NRM 300 - Laws and Policies in Natural Resource Management Credits: 3
- NRM 311 - Principles of Ecology (COM) Credits: 3
- PHYS 101 - Survey of Physics (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
and PHYS 101L - Survey of Physics Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
or PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
and PHYS 111L - Introduction to Physics I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 - PS 213 - Soils [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 2
- PS 213L - Soils Lab [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
- RANG 205 - Introduction to Range Management [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 2
- RANG 205L - Introduction to Range Management Lab [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
- RANG 210L - Range Plant Identification Lab Credits: 2
- RANG 215 - Introduction to Integrated Ranch Management Credits: 3
- RANG 321 - Wildland Ecosystems Credits: 3
- RANG 374 - Habitat Conservation and Management Credits: 3
- RANG 374L - Habitat Conservation and Management Lab Credits: 1
- RANG 400 - Judging Teams Credits: 1
- RANG 421 - Grassland Fire Ecology Credits: 3
- RANG 425 - Rangeland Assessment and Monitoring Credits: 2
- RANG 425L - Rangeland Assessment and Monitoring Lab Credits: 1
- RANG 491 - Independent Study (COM) Credits: 1-3 (1 credit required)
or RANG 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 1-12 (1 credit required)
or RANG 496 - Field Experience (COM) Credits: 1-12 (1 credits required)
or RANG 498 - Research (COM) Credits: 1-4 (1 credit required)
Select from the following
Select 6 credits from the following courses. Credits: 6
Electives
Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.
Total Required Credits: 120
Summary of Program Requirements
Bachelor of Science
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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.
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