- Ecological Restoration (ECOR)
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This degree is designed for students preparing for a
professional career in the restoration or reclamation of degraded
or severely damaged lands. Job opportunities are available with
environmental consulting companies, governmental and
non-governmental land management organizations, regulatory agencies
and private individuals. This curriculum provides a solid
foundation for students planning to pursue an advanced degree in
restoration ecology, disturbed land reclamation or natural
resources management.
- Forestry (Forest Resource Management) (FORS MGT)
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Forest Resource Management is designed to both
educate and train professionals to manage forests and conduct
forest research. Whether the primary goal of forest management is
timber, water, wildlife, or recreation, students graduating from
this option will be well-equipped to provide the forest values
which society demands. The educational program in Forest Resource
Management option of the Forestry curriculum leading to a B.S.
degree in Forestry is accredited by the Society of American
Foresters (SAF). The Council for Higher Education Accreditation
recognizes SAF as the specialized accrediting body for forestry
education in the United States.
- Forestry (Urban Forest Management Option) (FORS URF)
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Urban Forest Management deals with the ways in which plants and
trees improve the quality of the urban environment. Urban Forestry
is a specialized discipline that incorporates elements from
forestry and horticulture as well as municipal management and
planning. This discipline seeks to maximize the benefits and
minimize the cost of urban forests to make our cities more
livable.
- Renewable Natural Resources (RENR)
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The Renewable and Natural Resources degree is for students with
a broad interest in natural resources and ecology, including
forestry and associated values such as range and wildland,
wildlife, recreation, water, and other environmental sciences.
Students may design degree plans emphasizing natural resource
management, social and public policy, or biophysical sciences.
- Rangeland Ecology and Management (Ranch Management Option) (RLEM RMO)
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Students majoring in
Rangeland Ecology and Management are taught to integrate knowledge
and technology in a systems approach to manage land for sustainable
utilization of natural resources. Emphasis is placed on
conservation and maintenance of biological diversity in wet to arid
environments. This degree is designed for students preparing for
careers in ranch management and agribusiness. This option
emphasizes management and utilization of rangeland for livestock
and wildlife production. It provides excellent preparation for
students desiring to obtain a Master of Agriculture degree in ranch
management. Employment opportunities are available on private
ranches, businesses, and industries supporting ranches and with
state and federal agencies.
- Rangeland Ecology and Management (Ranch Resourses Option) (RLEM RRO)
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Students majoring in Rangeland Ecology and Management are taught
to integrate knowledge and technology in a systems approach to
manage land for sustainable utilization of natural resources.
Emphasis is placed on conservation and maintenance of biological
diversity in wet to arid environments. This degree is designed for
students preparing for careers in the private, state and federal
sectors in the area of natural resources conservation and
management. It also provides good preparation for graduate study
leading to positions in extension, teaching, research and
consulting. It allows maximum flexibility to orient a degree
program towards specific career interests. Students are encouraged
to develop an emphasis area by selecting 24 hours of directed
elective courses in related disciplines. Several suggested emphasis
areas for the Rangeland Resources Option follow.
- Spatial Sciences (SPSA)
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This degree gives students the knowledge and skills to use
computer-based technologies such as Geographic Information Systems
(GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and Remote Sensing. These
technologies help natural and environmental resource managers in
mapping geographical features, patterns, changes, and conditions
for environmental decision-making, planning, and problem
solving.