Rangeland Science Option
This option is available within the Animal Sciences major at the following location:
- Corvallis
Rangeland science is about the study and sustainable management of landscapes across a variety of biomes from the very arid such as deserts to the moderately mesic such as grasslands. Students working in rangeland ecosystems will gain knowledge and skills to bolster their career success.
Completion of the Rangeland Science minor alone does not qualify students for rangeland conservationist positions with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
Option Code: 712
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate the use of discipline-specific scientific information in written and spoken formats using citation.
- Identify anatomy and physiology of organ systems and describe hormonal function in the male and female reproductive tracts of mammals and poultry.
- Classify and compare anatomy, physiology and nutritional status of commonly-raised domesticated animal species.
- Identify interactions of genotype and environment which produce phenotypes adapted to human uses.
- Apply the methods used to evaluate animal health and well-being.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core 1 | ||
| ANS 435 | APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| ANS 436 | SHEEP PRODUCTION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| ANS 445 | BEEF PRODUCTION SYSTEMS | 4 |
| RNG 341 | PRINCIPLES OF RANGELAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| RNG 421 | RANGELAND RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| or RNG 441 | VEGETATION MONITORING AND ANALYSIS | |
| RNG 442 | RANGELAND-ANIMAL RELATIONS | 4 |
| RNG 490 | RANGELAND MANAGEMENT PLANNING | 4 |
| Total Credits | 25 | |
- 1
It is recommended that students in this option select ANS 215 and ANS 216 as the animal industry courses in the major core. Students interested in rangeland science who have space for free electives in their degree may also benefit from taking RNG 353, RNG 455 and RNG 470
Option Code: 712