Program: Rangeland Ecology and Management Minor - South Dakota State University

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 07, 2025

Students looking at grasses outside during a lab.

Program Coordinator/Contact

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

Program Information

Rangeland Ecology and Management focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions, grasslands, as well as resource management for maximum benefit and environmental balance. Students from a variety of majors select a minor in Rangeland Ecology and Management to enhance their baccalaureate education and increase their career possibilities.

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.

Requirements for Rangeland Ecology and Management Minor: 18 Credits

RANG 205 - Introduction to Range Management [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 2
RANG 205L - Introduction to Range Management Lab [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
RANG 374 - Habitat Conservation and Management Credits: 3
RANG 374L - Habitat Conservation and Management Lab Credits: 1
RANG Courses Credits: 5

Electives

Additional credits selected from the following list and outside of the students major field of study. Credits: 6

AS 218 - Survey of Animal Nutrition Credits: 3
AS 264 - Ruminant Livestock Production Credits: 3
AS 477 - Sheep and Wool Production Credits: 2
AS 477L - Sheep and Wool Production Lab Credits: 1
BIOL 311 - Principles of Ecology (COM) Credits: 3
BOT 301 - Plant Systematics (COM) Credits: 3
BOT 301L - Plant Systematics Lab (COM) Credits: 0
GEOG 365 - Land Use and Planning Credits: 3
PS 213 - Soils [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 2
PS 213L - Soils Lab [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
PS 313 - Forage Crop and Pasture Management Credits: 3
RANG Courses Credits: 6
WL 220 - Introduction to Wildlife and Fisheries Management Credits: 3
WL 411 - Principles of Wildlife Management Credits: 2
WL 411L - Principles of Wildlife Management Lab Credits: 1

Rangeland Ecology and Management Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main CampusClose