Bachelor of Science - Rangeland Ecology and Management

With a bachelor's degree in rangeland ecology and management, students will learn how to use science to guide decision-making in natural resource management. Graduates of the program have the knowledge and skills for a career working to conserve and restore rangeland ecosystems.

During the first year, students will take classes in basic sciences, such as biology, chemistry and math. They will also take an introduction course in natural resources and environmental science. As students move through the major, they will take courses addressing critical issues in water resource management, sustainability and restoration of rangeland resources, soils, and rangeland animals, among other topics. 

This major will also take graduates out of the classroom into labs and field research in places such as the Main Station Field Lab in Reno, which contains more than 800 acres of farmland and is home to herds of cattle and sheep. A range of field sites and outdoor labs provide students with diverse environments to learn and experiment in real-world settings, preparing them for a hands-on career when they graduate.