Rangeland Ecology and Management - BS

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

Department of Wildland Resources

About This Degree

Range scientists and managers deal with natural resources on rangelands, which are the grasslands, deserts, woodlands, wetlands, and tundras that occupy a significant land area in the United States and around the world.

Students learn to manage and conserve rangeland resources to ensure the sustained output of products and values, such as habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal life, forage for livestock and wildlife, water for agricultural and municipal use, and scenic beauty for recreational activities. This degree program also teaches students how to restore lands damaged by past misuse.

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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.
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The highest math requirement for this degree is STAT 2000: Statistical Methods (QI) or STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists (QI) .

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits: 120
Credits of C- or better: 100
Total credits taken at USU: 30
Credits of upper-division courses required for the major 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

Rangeland Ecology and Management Required Courses

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.

CL1/CL2 Requirements (6 credits)

ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)

Scientific Foundation (34-35 credits)

BIOL 1610 - Biology I 3 credit(s)
BIOL 1615 - Biology I Laboratory 1 credit(s)
BIOL 1620 - Biology II (BLS) 3 credit(s)
BIOL 1625 - Biology II Laboratory 1 credit(s)
MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4 credit(s)
MATH 1100 - Calculus Techniques (QL) 3 credit(s)
PSC 3000 - Fundamentals of Soil Science 4 credit(s)
STAT 2000 - Statistical Methods (QI) 4 credit(s) or
STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI) 3 credit(s)
WATS 2220 - General Ecology 3 credit(s)
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (BPS) 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II (BPS) 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1125 - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit(s)
or
CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I 1 credit(s)
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS) 4 credit(s)

Department Common Courses (25 credits)

WILD 2800 - Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences 4 credit(s) or
GEOG 2800 - Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences 4 credit(s)
WILD 2000 - Natural Resources Professional Orientation 1 credit(s) or
ENVS 2000 - Natural Resources Professional Orientation 1 credit(s) or
WATS 2000 - Natural Resources Professional Orientation 1 credit(s)
WILD 2400 - Wildland Resource Techniques 3 credit(s)
WILD 3800 - Wildland Plants and Ecosystems 4 credit(s)
WILD 3830 - Range Plant Taxonomy and Function 3 credit(s) or
WILD 3600 - Advanced Plant Identification and Terminology 3 credit(s)
WILD 3850 - Vegetation and Habitat Management 3 credit(s)
WILD 4750 - Monitoring and Assessment in Natural Resource and Environmental Management 4 credit(s)

Degree Program Courses (24-25 credits)

ADVS 2080 - Beef Production Practices 3 credit(s) or
ADVS 2090 - Sheep Production Practices 3 credit(s) or
WILD 4340 - Range Ruminant Nutrition and Management 3 credit(s)
APEC 3012 - Introduction to Natural Resource Economics (DSS) 3 credit(s)
ENVS 3010 - Natural Resource and Environmental Policy 3 credit(s)
ENVS 4000 - Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management (DSS) 3 credit(s)
PSC 5130 - Soil Genesis, Morphology, and Classification 4 credit(s)
WATS 3700 - Fundamentals of Watershed Science (CI) 3 credit(s)
WILD 4000 - Principles of Rangeland Management 3 credit(s)
WILD 4910 - Vegetation Resource Management and Planning (CI) 3 credit(s)

Plant Science Courses (3-4 credits)

Choose one of the following:

BIOL 4400 - Plant Physiology (QI) 4 credit(s)
PSC 3500 - Structure and Function of Plants 3 credit(s)
PSC 5550 - Fundamentals of Integrated Weed Management 4 credit(s)

Resource Management Courses (3 credits)

Choose one of the following:

ENVS 3300 - Fundamentals of Natural Resource Recreation Management 3 credit(s)
PSC 4320 - Forage Production and Pasture Management 3 credit(s)
WILD 4500 - Principles of Wildlife Management 3 credit(s)
WILD 5300 - Human-Wildlife Interactions 3 credit(s)

Open Electives

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

Total Credits: 120

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