B.S. in Natural Resources & Rangeland Ecology, Wildlife Habitat Ecology & Management Option
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to develop sustainable management and habitat restoration plans by synthesizing and applying knowledge of rangeland and wildlife ecology, soils, and vegetation.
- Critically review and evaluate information to make decisions regarding the management of renewable resources in order to achieve conservation and management goals.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills and facilitate communication within collaborative environments.
- Use scientific principles to formulate questions, explore solutions, and problem solve in their chosen profession.
- Practice ethical conduct appropriate to their professional community and advocate for the responsible management of natural resources for current and future generations.
| Freshman Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| M 121Q - College Algebra | 3 | |
| NRSM 101 - Natural Resource Conservation | 3 | |
| NRSM 102 - Montana Range Plants | 1 | |
| BIOB 170IN - Principles of Biological Diversity | 4 | |
| ECNS 101IS - Economic Way of Thinking | 3 | |
| ANSC 100 - Introduction to Animal Science | 3 | |
| AGED 140US - Leadership Development for Agriculture or COMX 111US - Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 | |
| CHMY 121IN - Introduction to General Chemistry & CHMY 122IN - Introduction to General Chemistry Lab | 4 | |
| University Core | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 14 | 13 |
| Sophomore Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| BIOB 160 - Principles of Living Systems | 4 | |
| NRSM 235 - Range and Pasture Monitoring | 1 | |
| NRSM 240 - Natural Resource Ecology | 3 | |
| ENSC 245IN - Soils | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
BMGT 205 - Prof Business Communication | ||
WRIT 201 - College Writing II | ||
WRIT 221 - Intermediate Tech Writing | ||
| University Core | 3 | |
| ANSC 222 - Livestock in Sustain Systems | 3 | |
| CHMY 123 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry & CHMY 124 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lab | 4 | |
| BIOO 230 - Identification of Seed Plants | 4 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
BIOB 318 - Biometry | ||
STAT 216Q - Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Restricted Elective | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 17 | 17 |
| Junior Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| GPHY 284 - Intro to GIS Science & Cartog | 3 | |
| NRSM 330 - Fire Ecology and Mgmt | 3 | |
| WILD 355 - Wildlife and Livestock Habitat Restoration | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
AGSC 454 - Agrostology | ||
BIOO 435 - Plant Systematics | ||
| University Core and Restricted Electives | 6 | |
| WILD 325 - Wildlife-Livestock Nutrition | 3 | |
| NRSM 455 - Riparian Ecology & Management | 3 | |
| NRSM 350 - Vegetation of Western Wildlands | 3 | |
| NRSM 351 - Biomes of Western Wildlands | 2 | |
| NRSM 353 - Grazing Ecology and Management | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 18 | 14 |
| Senior Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| NRSM 453 - Habitat Inventory and Analysis | 3 | |
| ENSC 454 - Landscape Pedology | 3 | |
| University Core and Restricted Electives | 6 | |
| WILD 420 - Range & Wildlife Policy and Planning | 3 | |
| WILD 426 - Wild Habitat Management | 3 | |
| WILD 438 - Wildlife Habitat Ecology & Management | 3 | |
| BIOE 370 - General Ecology | 3 | |
| BIOO 433 - Plant Physiology | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 12 | 15 |
| Total Program Credits: | 120 | |
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: Select six elective credits from AGSC, ANSC, BIOE, BIOO, CHMY, ENSC, ERTH, GPHY, NRSM, PHSX, WILD
A minimum of 120 credits are required for graduation; 42 of these credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above. University core requirements must be completed.