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May 02, 2026
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University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 (DRAFT)
Rangeland Ecology and Management, B.S.
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The Rangeland Ecology & Management (REM) major, offered through the Department of Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Sciences (AVRS), is one of the 15 accredited REM programs worldwide. The curriculum provides a solid, interdisciplinary foundation for science-based decision making in land stewardship. As a field-based program, REM courses incorporate ample field learning through a hybrid course-level learning model. Students graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to fill roles as ecologists, integrating information about plant communities, soils, ecological structure and function, wildlife species, livestock use, watershed functions, geographical information systems, and land use policy to steward rangeland ecosystems.
The curriculum meets U.S. Civil Service requirements for range conservationist and soil conservationist. With a few additional courses, it is possible to meet U.S. Civil Service requirements for a 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, as well as private companies and non-profit organizations 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: Yvette Gibson ygibson@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
B. Diversity & Equity - CO10
E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis - CO13
III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)
IV. Major Requirements (76 units)
The Rangeland Ecology and Management program is heavily weighted toward extensive experiential learning, including labs and field experiences. Each year, there is a MANDATORY multiple-day field experience attached to a REM course: - Year 1: REM241 Spring term field experience ~2 days
- Year 2: REM340 Spring term field experience 4-5 days
- Year 3: AGSC413 Spring term field experience 4-5 days
- Year 4: REM411, REM498, REM499 Fall term field experience ~7 days (This term, students will take REM courses ONLY.)
REM program courses are strategically sequenced to ensure adequate knowledge and skills building. This means REM courses have specific prerequisites so that they are taken in a sequence that facilitates optimal learning. Students who change their major to Rangeland Ecology and Management or transfer into the program will work with advising to apply prior coursework as applicable, and develop a plan for the student to integrate into the program sequencing. Grazing Ecology & Management
V. Minor Requirements (0 units)
VI. Electives (14 units)
Students will select one of the Directed Elective Focus Areas listed below and work with advising to select courses aligned with their chosen focus area, totaling at least 14 units. The REM faculty mentor must approve directed elective courses. - Plants and Soil
- Ranch Management
- Restoration
- Wildlife
- GIS Certificate (through Geography Department)
VII. Recommended Schedule
A. First Year
In the first year of the REM program, students are required to take REM110 Introduction to Wildland Ecology in the Fall to take REM241 Principles of Range Management in the Spring. The REM field experience for the first year is a multiple-day field trip as part of REM241during the Spring semester. Spring Semester (15 units)
B. Second Year
In the second year of the REM program, students are required to take REM310 Rangeland Soil Analysis and Management in the Fall to take REM340 Shrubland Plants and Ecology in the Spring. The REM field experience for the second year is a multiple-day field trip as part of REM340 during the Spring semester. Spring Semester (15 units)
In the Spring semester of students’ second year, they select a directed elective focus area and begin taking courses within it. Students also begin a two-part career-focused course series, taking REM270 Land Stewardship Career Exploration & Skill Building. C. Third Year
The REM field experience for the third year is a multiple-day field trip as part of AGSC413 during the Spring semester. Spring Semester (16 units)
D. Fourth Year
The REM field experience for the fourth year is a multiple-day field trip as part of an REM Fall course block. Students will ONLY take REM courses in the Fall term of their fourth year. Fall Semester (13 units)
Students may ONLY take the REM courses listed below. There is a MANDATORY ~10-day intensive field experience associated with the courses listed below. Spring Semester (15 units)
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