Rangeland Science Minor
Also available at LaGrande.
Rangeland sciences 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 Sciences minor alone does not qualify students for rangeland conservationist positions with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
Minor Code: 794
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ANS 121 | *INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCES | 4 |
| RNG 341 | RANGELAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| RNG 351 | RANGE ECOLOGY I-GRASSLANDS | 3 |
| or RNG 352 | RANGE ECOLOGY II-SHRUBLANDS | |
| RNG 355 | DESERT WATERSHED MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| RNG 421 | WILDLAND RESTORATION AND ECOLOGY | 4 |
| or RNG 490 | RANGELAND MANAGEMENT PLANNING | |
| RNG 441 | RANGELAND ANALYSIS | 4 |
| Select 7-8 credits from the following: | 7-8 | |
| GRAZING LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION | ||
| LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION ON PASTURE | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | ||
| RANGELAND-ANIMAL RELATIONS | ||
| RIPARIAN ECOHYDROLOGY AND MANAGEMENT | ||
| HABITAT ANALYSIS 1: HABITAT USE AND MOVEMENT | ||
| PASTORAL SYSTEMS OF THE WORLD | ||
| Total Hours | 29-30 | |
Minor Code: 794