Rangeland Science Minor
This program is available at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- 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 | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ANS 121 | *INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCES | 4 |
| RNG 341 | PRINCIPLES OF RANGELAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| RNG 351 | ECOLOGY OF GRASSLAND ECOSYSTEMS | 3 |
| or RNG 352 | ECOLOGY OF SHRUBLAND ECOSYSTEMS | |
| RNG 355 | DESERT WATERSHED MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| RNG 421 | RANGELAND RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| or RNG 490 | RANGELAND MANAGEMENT PLANNING | |
| RNG 441 | VEGETATION MONITORING AND ANALYSIS | 4 |
| Select 7-8 credits from the following: | 7-8 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO RANGELAND LIVESTOCK GRAZING ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT | ||
| 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 Credits | 29-30 | |
Minor Code: 794