What will I learn?
Sustainably repairing and responsibly managing ecological systems so they can continue to supply us with resources is a tall order. Rise to the challenge with this degree. The Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources with an emphasis in Ecology, Management and Restoration of Rangelands looks at the diverse rangelands environments, including deserts, grasslands, shrublands, woodlands and meadows, with an eye on management and restoration. Students build a strong foundation in the biological, physical, ecological and botanical sciences. The program's field courses, internships, lab work and opportunities to join research and restoration projects enrich traditional classroom learning. Students graduate equipped for work conducting inventories of soils, plants and animals developing resource management strategies with agencies or private firms helping restore degraded lands managing a preserve or ranch working with endangered species and developing plans to best manage rangeland resources.LEARNING OUTCOMESDemonstrate basic knowledge ecological principles Acquire basic knowledge of ecological principles (e.g., energy flow, material cycling, competition, predation, mutualism), identify current ecological challenges facing natural resource managers, and use ecological principles to develop potential integrated solutions to problems in natural resource management. (RNR 316/202)Natural resource management Describe how social, political, and economic forces affect management of natural resources and explain why there generally are trade-offs between various objectives in natural resources management.Land management agency roles Identify the major land management agencies responsible for stewardship of natural resources, the key historical conditions that lead to the creation of these agencies, and the primary mandates of each of these agencies.Master basic statistical analyses Conduct, interpret, and present basic statistical analyses of field and laboratory data, develop a research sampling design, and demonstrate the ability to design and conduct monitoring projects in the field.
