Ecohydrology, B.S.

Description

Ecohydrology is a cross-disciplinary science that integrates ecology with the hydrologic sciences by focusing on the interactions between components of the hydrologic cycle and the distribution, structure, function, and dynamics of biological systems.  The Ecohydrology undergraduate degree prepares students for surface water oriented careers in hydrology, watershed science, geographic information system applications for hydrologic analysis, water quality assessment, ecology of aquatic systems, and management and restoration. Students learn about the relationships between hydrologic mechanisms and ecological patterns and processes in watersheds and aquatic systems.  The curriculum  provides students with the option of meeting the requirements for federal positions as a hydrologist (OPM 1315 Series) and is designed to provide physical scientists with a strong secondary emphasis in ecology.  The degree provides theoretical and practical training, with students acquiring skills needed for 1) field investigations of water resources; 2) analysis and interpretation of data; 3) reporting, including writing and presentation; and 4) analysis using models, including application of geographic information systems.

Contact Information

100D Knudtsen Resource Center
(775) 784-1896/(775) 784-6763

Nancy Markee (fr/soph A - L)  nlmarkee@unr.edu
Julie Stoughton (fr/soph M - Z) jstoughton@cabnr.unr.edu
Laurel Saito (jr/sr) lsaito@cabnr.unr.edu

Graduation Requirements

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (39-44 units)

NOTE: Refer to the chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

II. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

III. Major Requirements (74-75 units)

IV. Electives (1-7 units)

V. Recommended Schedule

Starting Fall of Odd Years

VII. Recommended Schedule

Starting Fall of Even Years