UpDate - Vol. A new major in natural resources management is being offered by the College of Agricultural Sciences this fall. The program will combine hard science courses with courses in policy and economics theory. The major is a collaborative effort of entomology and applied ecology, food and resource economics and plant and soil sciences and offers another option for students interested in natural resources and environmental issues. The core curriculum includes biology, botany, micro- and macroeconomics, wildlife conservation and ecology, calculus, data analysis, soil science and computer skills, including geographic information systems.
Electives can include courses in geology, geography, meteorology, economics and political science.
The natural resources management major is designed to provide a an awareness of ecological principles, a solid background in science and an understanding of policy-making and managing natural resources. The major will prepare students for careers in government agencies, consulting firms, research institutes or attendance at graduate school.