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Nov 24, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2024-2025
Rangeland Ecology and Management, B.S.
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The Rangeland Ecology & Management major is offered through the Department of Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Sciences (AVRS). The curriculum provides a solid, interdisciplinary foundation for science-based decision making in natural resource management. Students graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to integrate information about plant communities, soils, wildlife species, livestock use, watershed functions, geographical information systems and land use policy to conserve and restore rangeland ecosystems.
The curricula meets U.S. Civil Service requirements for range conservationist and soil conservationist. It is possible, with a few additional courses, to meet U.S. Civil Service requirements for soil scientist and ecologist. Students with such training are generally employed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Natural Resource Conservation Service, U.S. Forest Service, or private companies involved in reclamation, monitoring or management of rangelands.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- demonstrate effective oral and written communication within the rangeland ecology and management profession. (C)
- utilize analytical and critical thinking skills by developing, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative rangeland ecology and management data. (QR)
- demonstrate mastery of the art and science of rangeland ecology and management. (CT)
- show preparedness for entry-level positions in the rangeland ecology and management profession or graduate studies.
Contact Information
Department of Agriculture, Rangeland, & Veterinary Sciences
106 Fleischmann Agriculture
(775) 784-6644 / (775) 784-1375
For questions about academic advising:
All incoming and current students should contact:
CABNR Advising Center, in FA 236
(775) 784-1634
cabnrstudentcenter@unr.edu
For questions about career advising:
Students should contact their faculty mentor:
Tracy Shane – tshane@unr.edu
Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno
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 Transferology to assist in your planning.
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
I. University General Education Requirements (26-32 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 Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.
A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3
B. Quantitative Reasoning (3 units minimum) - CO2
C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (8 units) - CO4, CO4L
D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6
E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .
F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog
II. Additional Core Requirements (3 units maximum)
Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these requirements may be satisfied by courses in the major requirements. Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
A. Science, Technology & Society - CO9
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO9 courses .
B. Diversity & Equity - CO10
D. Ethics - CO12
The following courses count in the major requirement:
E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis - CO13
The following courses count in the major requirement:
III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)
IV. Major Requirements (72 units)
V. Minor Requirements (0 units)
VI. Electives (11-17 units)
Students wishing to pursue graduate school or meet US Office of Personnel Management requirements for professional series in addition to GS-454 Rangeland Management Specialist should discuss opportunities and elective choices with their advisor.
VII. Recommended Schedule
Spring Semester (16 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
Spring Semester (12-14 units)
Fall Semester (14 units)
- General Elective (3-5 units)
Spring Semester (14-16 units)
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