Range Science - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
The following course work prepares you for study and management of rangelands through an integrated ecological approach with special emphasis on rangeland plants, livestock, wildlife, soils and watersheds. The course work is also well designed for those who want to continue study in graduate school. Any undergraduate student majoring in Range Science must earn a grade of C- or higher in Range Science (RGSC prefix) courses to satisfy degree requirements. Students earning a D or F in a Range Science (RGSC prefix) course will be expected to repeat that course until the student earns a grade of C- or higher.
Requirements
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300/3000 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | 10 | |
English Composition - Level 1 1 | ||
English Composition - Level 2 1 | ||
Oral Communication 1 | ||
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 | |
or COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | |
| Area II: Mathematics 2 | ||
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra | 3 |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 1225G | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Economics | 3 | |
| Macroeconomic Principles | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| PHIL 1145G | Philosophy, Law, and Ethics | 3 |
| or PHIL 2110G | Introduction to Ethics | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| BIOL 2610G | Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution | 3 |
| Viewing A Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| Range Science Core | ||
| RGSC 1110 | The Range Science Profession | 1 |
| RGSC 2110 | Introduction to Rangeland Management | 3 |
| RGSC 316 | Rangeland Plants | 3 |
| RGSC 317 | Rangeland Communities | 3 |
| RGSC 318 | Watershed Management | 3 |
| RGSC 325 | Rangeland Restoration Ecology | 3 |
| RGSC 357 | Grass Taxonomy and Identification | 3 |
| RGSC 402 | Seminar | 1 |
| or RGSC 402 H | Range Science Seminar | |
| RGSC 440 | Rangeland Resource Ecology | 3 |
| RGSC 440 L | Rangeland Resource Ecology Lab | 1 |
| RGSC 452 | Vegetation Measurements for Rangeland Assessment | 4 |
| RGSC 460 | Rangeland and Natural Resource Planning and Management | 4 |
| Non-Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed/VWW) | ||
| Other Required Courses | ||
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| ANSC 1170 | Introduction to Animal Metabolism | 3-4 |
| or CHEM 2115 | Survey of Organic Chemistry and Laboratory | |
| BIOL 2110G | Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| EPWS 314 | Plant Physiology | 3 |
| FWCE 2110 | Principles of Fish and Wildlife Management | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 4 | |
| Cartography and GIS | 4 | |
or FWCE 471 | GIS for Natural Resource Scientists | |
A 300/400-level GIS Course | ||
| SOIL 2110 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| SOIL 2110L | Introduction to Soil Science Laboratory | 1 |
| SOIL 472 | Soil Morphology and Classification | 4 |
| Natural Resource Management | ||
| Choose two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Natural Resource Economics | 3 | |
| Water Resource Economics | 3 | |
| Applied Production Economics | 3 | |
| Case Studies in Food and Agribusiness Management | 3 | |
| Introduction to Natural Resources Management | 4 | |
| Principles of Fish and Wildlife Management | 3 | |
| Wildlife Damage Management | 3 | |
| Forestry and Society | 3 | |
| ANSC Elective | 3 | |
| Introduction to Animal Science | 3 | |
or ANSC 1120H | Introduction to Animal Science Honors | |
| Feeds and Feeding | 3 | |
| Agricultural Animals of the World | 3 | |
| Animal Nutrition | 3 | |
| Beef Production: Cow-Calf Management | 3 | |
| Sheep and Wool Production | 3 | |
| Livestock Behavior, Welfare and Handling | 3 | |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 4 | 12-13 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G first.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1220G College Algebra and ENGL 1110G Composition I . The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra | 3 |
| RGSC 1110 | The Range Science Profession | 1 |
| RGSC 2110 | Introduction to Rangeland Management | 3 |
| ACES 1120 | Freshman Orientation | 1 |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ACOM 1130G | Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 |
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 1121 | General Supplemental Instruction I | 1 |
| Choose from one of the following Area I courses: 2 | 3 | |
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors 1 | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | ||
| Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science 1 | ||
| Choose from one of the following Area IV courses: 2 | 3 | |
| Philosophy, Law, and Ethics | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| BIOL 2610G & BIOL 2610L | Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 1225G | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 1122 | General Supplemental Instruction II | 1 |
| Choose from one of the following Area IV General Education Courses: 2 | 3 | |
| Survey of Economics | ||
| Macroeconomic Principles | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL 2110G & BIOL 2110L | Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Animal Metabolism (Spring Only) 1 | ||
| Survey of Organic Chemistry and Laboratory (Fall and Spring) 1 | ||
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications 1 | 3 |
| RGSC 317 | Rangeland Communities (Spring Only) | 3 |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| RGSC 452 | Vegetation Measurements for Rangeland Assessment (Fall Only) 1 | 4 |
| RGSC 316 | Rangeland Plants (Fall Only) | 3 |
| RGSC 325 | Rangeland Restoration Ecology (Fall Only) | 3 |
| SOIL 2110 & 2110L | Introduction to Soil Science and Introduction to Soil Science Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| RGSC 357 | Grass Taxonomy and Identification (Spring Only) | 3 |
| RGSC 318 | Watershed Management (Spring Only) | 3 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Cartography and GIS | ||
Any 300-level or 400-level GIS Course | ||
| Choose from one of the following Animal Science courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Animal Science | ||
| Feeds and Feeding | ||
| Agricultural Animals of the World | ||
| Animal Nutrition | ||
| Beef Production: Cow-Calf Management | ||
| Sheep and Wool Production | ||
| Livestock Behavior, Welfare and Handling | ||
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| RGSC 402 | Seminar | 1 |
| RGSC 440 & 440 L | Rangeland Resource Ecology and Rangeland Resource Ecology Lab (Fall Only) | 4 |
| SOIL 472 | Soil Morphology and Classification (Fall Only) 1 | 4 |
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| Choose from one of the following Natural Resource Management courses: | 3-4 | |
| World Agriculture and Food Problems | ||
| Water Resource Economics (Spring Only) | ||
| Applied Production Economics (Fall Only) | ||
| Case Studies in Food and Agribusiness Management (Spring Only) | ||
| Introduction to Natural Resources Management | ||
| Principles of Fish and Wildlife Management | ||
| Wildlife Damage Management | ||
| Forestry and Society | ||
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| RGSC 460 | Rangeland and Natural Resource Planning and Management (Spring Only) | 4 |
| EPWS 314 | Plant Physiology (Spring Only) 1 | 3 |
| Choose from one of the following Natural Resource Management courses: | 3-4 | |
| World Agriculture and Food Problems (Fall Only) | ||
| Water Resource Economics (Spring Only) | ||
| Applied Production Economics (Fall Only) | ||
| Case Studies in Food and Agribusiness Management (Spring Only) | ||
| Introduction to Natural Resources Management | ||
| Principles of Fish and Wildlife Management | ||
| Wildlife Damage Management | ||
| Forestry and Society | ||
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 13-14 | |
| Total Credits | 120-124 | |
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These courses have prerequisites and it is the students responsibility for checking and fulfilling all course prerequisites listed for these courses.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.