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 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/hydrology-series-1315/) 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.

http://www.unr.edu/assessment/plans-and-forms/cabnr/ecohydrology-bs

Contact Information

217 Fleischmann Agriculture 
(775) 784-4020 / (775) 784-4835

Incoming students, freshmen and sophomores should contact:
CABNR Advising Center, in FA 236
(775) 784-1634  
student_center@cabnr.unr.edu

Juniors and seniors should contact their faculty advisor directly:
Adrian Harpold - aharpold@cabnr.unr.edu
Laurel Saito - lsaito@cabnr.unr.edu

Transfer to Nevada

Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the university requirements for admissions to the baccalaureate programs (see Admission section of this catalog), only students who are eligible to enroll in Math 126 or above (as demonstrated through placement tests) may enter the Ecohydrology major program. Students who do not meet this requirement but want to enter the program should plan to attend summer school prior to their freshman year to take the necessary prerequisites to enroll in Math 126.  

Graduation Requirements

I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (27-36 units)

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

Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course description.

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (2 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum   chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirements (81-82 units)

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)

VI. Electives (0-10 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule