The interrelationships of soil, plants, and animals are studied in great breadth and depth, with extensive field and laboratory experience stressed. Students selecting the range resources management emphasis must complete the following required courses, or their equivalent if transferred from another college or university. Transference and equivalency will be determined by the University and School of Forestry. Electives may be taken at appropriate times, keeping in mind these requirements as well as the University's General Education requirements for graduation. The School of Forestry cooperates with the Division of Biological Sciences in offering a degree program in wildlife biology.
Wildlife biology is the study of wild vertebrate animals, their habitats and their environment.
The undergraduate curriculum constitutes pre-professional training for employment in fish and game conservation, and provides an excellent background in general ecology. Since few employment opportunities exist in wildlife management or research for students with the bachelor's degree, wildlife biology students should plan to continue their education, at least through the master's degree, to qualify for most state and federal wildlife management or research positions. Curriculum requirements are found under the Wildlife Biology section in this catalog. Detailed descriptions of these emphases, including curriculum requirements, are found under the Recreation Management section in this catalog. This degree provides a broad academic foundation in natural resources with emphasis on their social importance.