Wildlife Ecology and Management - BS

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S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources

Department of Wildland Resources

About This Degree

Wildlife ecology and management includes the analysis, management, conservation, and restoration of forests, rangeland ecosystems, and their associated wildlife populations. The wildlife ecology and management major at USU emphasizes the ecology, behavior, conservation, and management of wildlife populations and communities in terrestrial ecosystems.

For more information about Wildlife Ecology and Management, see the website.
Admitted and current students must meet with an academic advisor for help with semester by semester planning, connections to co-curricular experiences, understanding of USU policies, and accessing USU resources. A faculty advisor will be appointed for each wildlife student (contact the academic advisor in the Academic Services Center for more information). Current students should also meet with a faculty advisor for career and graduate school information.
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The highest math requirement for this degree is STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists (QI) .

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits: 120
Credits of C- or better: 100
Total credits taken through USU: 30
Total major required credits taken at USU: 10
Minimum Grade Point Average (many majors require a higher GPA): 2.0 GPA
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above): 40
Upper-division credits taken at USU: 20
General Education Requirements
University Studies Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Admission Requirements for this Program

New freshmen: Admitted to USU in Good Standing
Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU: 2.5 GPA

Wildlife Ecology and Management Required Courses

NOTES: All courses required for the major must be taken on an A-B-C-D-F basis. A grade of C- or better is required for all courses taken in the major department as well as STAT 2000 or STAT 3000. The grade point average for all courses taught by the Quinney College of Natural Resources must be 2.5 or higher.

Breadth/Depth Requirements

Students must fulfill BAI , BHU , BCA , BSS , DHA (HIST 3950 recommended), or CI (HIST 3950 or WILD 4100 recommended) requirement with any general education course.

ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
BIOL 1620 - Biology II (BLS) 3 credit(s)
ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)
Integrated Studies: met with major requirements
Depth Social Sciences (DSS): may be met with major requirements
Quantitative Intensive (QI): STAT 2000 or STAT 3000

Open Electives

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequistie courss needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.

Total Credits: 120

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