The Range Mangement Option emphasizes the applied aspects of managing rangeland resources and includes courses in personnel and management. The Range Resources Option develops a broad, technical understanding of the diverse resources associated with rangelands. The Science Option emphasizes greater understanding of the basic sciences, and is designed for highly motivated students who have a strong interest in graduate school. Expected Competencies Discipline-Specific Knowledge Range Science 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.