Ecology and Environmental Science – Rangeland Ecology and Management (B.S.)
The Ecology and Environmental Science – Rangeland Ecology and Management course at South Dakota State University focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions and grasslands to achieve resource management for maximum benefit and environmental balance.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$ 376 per credit
Location
Brookings, United States
What are rangelands?
- Native habitats and managed pastures
- Dominated by grasses and grass-likes (prairies, shrublands, woodlands, deserts, tundra)
- Usually grazed by domestic livestock and wildlife
The Ecology and Environmental Science – Rangeland Ecology and Management course at South Dakota State University:
- Courses in animal science, botany, ecology, geographic information systems (GIS), natural resource management, plant science, range science, soil science, and wildlife and fisheries.
- Learn knowledge and skills for managing habitat, ecological systems, grazing by domestic and native ungulates, grassland restoration/reclamation, and watershed.
- Hands-on training in the field to augment classroom learning.
Career Opportunities
- Rangeland Management Specialist
- Soil Conservationist
- Reclamation Specialist
- Rangeland Ecologist
- Natural Resource Specialist
Courses Included
- Integrated Natural Resource Management and Lab
- Natural Resource Statistics and Lab
- Soils and Lab
- Introduction to Range Management
- Integrated Natural Resource Management and Lab
- General Biology
- Organic and Biochemistry and Lab