The department studies a number of aspects of water resources and has the largest number of faculty members working in water resources at Colorado State University. The Department of Civil Engineering has one of the largest, oldest, and most comprehensive graduate programs at Colorado State and is a leading Civil Engineering Department nationally. Ellen E. Two majors are offered for careers in geology and watershed science. Curricula provide in-depth training for employment with federal, state, and local governments, industry, and consulting firms responsible for the investigation, development, and management of earth resources. Geology students may specialize in environmental geology, hydrogeology, tetrology, sedimentology, and other fields related to water.
Watershed science is the study of the interactions among land, land uses, and water.
As a science it is based on an understanding of the physical and chemical processes operating on watersheds, but a primary objective is the sound and sustainable management of land and water resources. The department offers graduate programs leading to the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees. A major in fishery biology prepares students for careers in fish biology, fishery management, aquaculture, or aquatic ecology. Specializations of a major in wildlife biology include, management of game or non-game wildlife, biometerics, ecology, nutrition, international wildlife, public relations, administration, and interaction of wildlife with humans. Electives may also be used in wildlife biology to introduce related fields, namely fisheries, forestry, range-lands, water resources, and recreation.