The curriculum in Watershed Mangement emphasizes the development of sustainable land use and rehabilitation programs for grassland watersheds using an ecological approach. The objectives of this program are to provide students with a broad exposure to renewable natural resource science within an ecological framework, with a solid background in the interrelationships among land forms, soils, plant community dynamics, climate, and resulting cycles of erosion and deposition. Fundamental training in livestock production and wildlife management principles assists graduates in developing sustainable land and water use programs. Expected Competencies Discipline-Specific Knowledge Watershed Management graduates are expected to possess basic scientific knowledge. This knowledge is obtained through courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics.
Computer literacy is required to organize, analyze, and communicate technical information.
Graduates are expected to possess knowledge of basic ecological and physical processes and their controls. Graduates are expected to possess knowledge of natural resource management and range livestock production. The ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form is essential for all graduates. Fundamental skills are provided through 6 credits of written communication and 3 credits of oral communication. Further development of these skills is facilitated through several Rehabilitation, Animal Science and Range Science courses that require written and oral presentations.