University General Course Catalog 2019-2020 
    
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Forest Management and Ecology, B.S.


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Description


Students in the Forest Management and Ecology major are interested in the ecology and management of forest resources. The curriculum provides a solid, multidisciplinary foundation for science-based decision making in natural resource management. Coursework addresses critical issues in vegetation ecology and management, sustainability and restoration of forest resources, watershed integrity, wildlife habitat, forage and wood production, and conservation of natural ecosystems. Graduating seniors are prepared for graduate study or may enter employment with state and federal agencies, private firms, and non-profit organizations that own and manage forests. Students interested in qualifying under the federal U.S. Office of Personnel Management should notify their advisor and consult the website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iii/a/0400-NDX.HTM

http://www.unr.edu/assessment/plans-and-forms/cabnr/forest-management-and-ecology-bs-assessment-plan

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:
Nancy Markee (A-L) - nlmarkee@unr.edu
Julie Stoughton (M-Z) - jstoughton@cabnr.unr.edu

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno


Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking Print degree planner icon 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 Transfer Agreements  if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.

Admission Requirements


In addition to the university requirements (see Admission section of this catalog), to be admitted to any NRES degree program, students must also qualify for placement in MATH 126 or a higher level math course. Incoming students unable to meet this math placement requirement will be placed in an NRES pre-major and have up to three semesters to complete MATH 126.  Students unable to complete MATH 126 after their third semester must declare an alternative major.

Graduation Requirements


  • Total Units | 120
  • Cumulative GPA | 2.0
  • University GPA | 2.0
  • Major GPA | 2.0
  • Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
  • Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
  • Upper-Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Division Units
  • Half Program Units/4 Year Institution | 60 Units

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 descriptions.

A. Silver Core Writing and Prerequisite (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3


B. Silver Core Mathematics and Prerequisite (4-10 units) - CO2


C. Silver Core Natural Sciences (8 units) - CO4, CO4L


D. Silver Core Social Sciences (3 units) - CO6


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses .

E. Silver Core Fine Arts (3 units) - CO7


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .

F. Silver Core Humanities (6 units) - CO5, CO8


Refer to the Core Curriculum   chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (4 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.

A. Science, Technology & Society Course - CO9


B. Diversity & Equity Course - CO10


D. Ethics Course - CO12


E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis Course - CO13


F. Application Course - CO14


III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)


IV. Major Requirements (65-69 units)


B. Emphases (9-12 units)


Select one of the following emphases, and complete at least three classes from the chosen emphasis: students with specific interest in forest management should choose emphasis 1 while those with interests in forest ecology and restoration should choose emphasis 2.

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)


VI. Electives (11-24 units)


Select courses in consultation with your advisor, or you may select a minor. The following four minors below are recommended:

  • Environmental Science
  • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
  • Ecohydrology
  • Rangeland Ecology and Management

VII. Recommended Schedule - Forest Management Option


A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


Fall Semester (15-16 units)


Even Years

Spring Semester (15-17 units)


D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (16-17 units)


Even Years

Spring Semester (14-16 units)


VII. Recommended Schedule - Forest Ecology & Restoration Option


A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


Fall Semester (14 units)


Even Years

  • General Elective (5 units) 

D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (13 units)


Even Years

  • General Elective (5 units) 

Spring Semester (17-18 units)


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