Program: Forest Management and Ecology, B.S. - University of Nevada, Reno

University General Course Catalog 2013-2014

Apr 26, 2025

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

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (38-45 units)

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

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (3-4 units)

Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

MATH 176 - Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (3 units) OR
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)

C. Natural Sciences (8 units)

CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) AND
CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit)
CHEM 122A - General Chemistry II (3 units) AND
CHEM 122L - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 unit)
NOTE: CHEM 201 and CHEM 202 are acceptable.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 units)

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

III. Major Requirements (54 units)

GEOG 210R - Introduction to Geotechnology (3 units) OR
GEOL 210R - Introduction to Geotechnology (3 units)
APST 270 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (4 units)
BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units)
BIOL 191 - Introduction Organismal Biology (3 units)
NRES 100 - Principles of Natural Resources and Environmental Science (3 units)
NRES 210 - Environmental Pollution (3 units)
NRES 295 - Principles of Ecohydrology (3 units)
NRES 310 - Wildlife Ecology and Management (4 units)
NRES 322 - Soils (4 units)
NRES 345 - Range and Forest Plants (5 units)
NRES 405 - Silviculture and Regional Silviculture (5 units)
NRES 406R - Ecophysiology of Forest & Range Plants (4 units)
NRES 407 - Forest and Range Measurements (5 units)
NRES 493 - Range and Forest Ecology (3 units)
NRES 497 - Forest and Range Soils (3 units)

IV. 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.