Bachelor of Science in Range Science
Las Cruces, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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Introduction
The following course work prepares you for the study and management of rangelands through an integrated ecological approach with special emphasis on rangeland plants, livestock, wildlife, soils and watersheds. The coursework is also well-designed for those who want to continue studying 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.
Bachelor of Science program in Range Science is your gateway to becoming a steward of our planet's vital rangelands. Our curriculum is meticulously designed to cover all facets of rangeland management, utilizing an integrated ecological perspective. With special emphasis on rangeland plants, livestock, wildlife, soils, and watersheds, students gain a holistic understanding of these complex ecosystems.
Our program not only equips students for fulfilling careers in rangeland management but also provides an excellent foundation for those considering graduate studies in related fields. It's important to note that to meet degree requirements, a minimum grade of C- is required in all Range Science (RGSC prefix) courses. Students who earn a grade lower than C- in a Range Science course are expected to retake that course until they achieve a grade of C- or higher.
Join us at NMSU's Range Science program, where you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to make a meaningful impact on the conservation and management of rangeland ecosystems, ensuring their sustainability for future generations.
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Curriculum
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
- ENGL 1110G Composition I- 4 credits
- MATH 1220G College Algebra- 3 credits
- RGSC 1110 The Range Science Profession- 1 credits
- RGSC 2110 Introduction to Rangeland Management- 3 credits
- ACES 1120 Freshman Orientation- 1 credits
- Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 2- 3 credits
Semester 2
- ACOM 1130G Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture- 3 credits
- CHEM 1215G General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors- 4 credits
- CHEM 1121 General Supplemental Instruction I- 1 credits
- Area I courses: 2- 3 credits
- Area IV courses: 2- 3 credits
- Elective Course- 1 credits
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 credits
- CHEM 1225G General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors- 4 credits
- CHEM 1122 General Supplemental Instruction II- 1 credits
- Area IV General Education Courses: 2- 3 credits
- Elective Course- 3 credits
Semester 2
- BIOL 2110G & BIOL 2110L Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory 1- 4 credits
- A ST 311 Statistical Applications 1- 3 credits
- RGSC 317 Rangeland Communities (Spring Only)- 3 credits
Third Year
Semester 1
- RGSC 452 Vegetation Measurements for Rangeland Assessment (Fall Only) 1- 4 credits
- RGSC 316 Rangeland Plants (Fall Only)- 3 credits
- RGSC 325 Rangeland Restoration Ecology (Fall Only)- 3 credits
- SOIL 2110 & 2110L Introduction to Soil Science and Introduction to Soil Science Laboratory 1- 4 credits
- Elective Course- 2 credits
Semester 2
- RGSC 357 Grass Taxonomy and Identification (Spring Only)- 3 credits
- RGSC 318 Watershed Management (Spring Only)- 3 credits
- Elective Course- 3 credits
Fourth Year
Semester 1
- RGSC 402 Seminar - 1 credits
- RGSC 440 & 440 L Rangeland Resource Ecology and Rangeland Resource Ecology Lab (Fall Only)- 4 credits
- SOIL 472 Soil Morphology and Classification (Fall Only) 1- 4 credits
- VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 3- 3 credits
- Elective Course- 1 credits
Semester 2
- RGSC 460 Rangeland and Natural Resource Planning and Management (Spring Only)- 4 credits
- EPWS 314 Plant Physiology (Spring Only) 1- 3 credits
- VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course- 3 credits
Total Credits 120-124
- These courses have prerequisites and it is the student's responsibility to check and fulfill all course prerequisites listed for these courses.
- See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses