2019-2020 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management
- Requirements for a Major in Natural Resources Management
- Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Natural Resources Management
Requirements for a Major in Natural Resources Management
NRM Major
Completion of at least 36 NRM course credits, including:
- NRM 150 - Introduction to Natural Resources Credits: 3
- NRM 250 - Resource Measurement and Maps Credits: 3
- NRM 281 - Principles of Soil Science Credits: 4
- NRM 451 - Natural Resource Policy Credits: 3
- NRM 495 - Trends in Natural Resource Management (Capstone) Credits: 4 OR BOTH NRM 496 - Trends in Western U.S. Natural Resource Management (2 credits) AND NRM 497 - Field Trip - Issues in Western U.S. Natural Resources Management (2 credits)
Students must select additional NRM courses from each of the following competency areas: Analytical: Complete at least three credits from the following courses:
- NRM 320 - Introduction to Resource Systems Credits: 3
- NRM 395 - GIS Applications in Resource Management Credits: 3
Upper-level Resource Management Complete at least 10 credits from the following courses:
- NRM 330 - Environmental Pollution Credits: 3
- NRM 386 - Ecological Restoration and Management Credits: 4
- NRM 408 - Wildlife Management Credits: 4
- NRM 420 - Wildland Recreation Management Credits: 3
- NRM 452 - Watershed and Wetland Management Credits: 4
- NRM 462 - Forest Ecosystem Management Credits: 4
Complete remaining NRM elective courses to total at least 36 credits.
NRM Cognate Requirements
Completion of at least 32 course credits:
- BIO 120 - General Biology I Credits: 4
- BIO 121 - General Biology II Credits: 4
- BIO 215 - Ecology Credits: 4
- BIO 460 - Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology Credits: 4
- CHM 109 - Introductory Chemistry Credits: 4 OR CHM 115 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
- ECO 211 - Introductory Microeconomics Credits: 3
- ECO 345 - Environmental and Resource Economics Credits: 3
- MTH 122 - College Algebra Credits: 3 OR MTH 123 - Trigonometry (3 credits) OR MTH 125 - Survey of Calculus (3 credits) OR MTH 201 - Calculus I (4 credits)
- STA 215 - Introductory Applied Statistics Credits: 3
Limits
- No more than three (3) credits of NRM 399 - Readings in Resource Management (1 to 3 credits) may be applied to the major.
- No more than three (3) credits of NRM 499 - Research in Resource Management (1 to 3 credits) may count towards the major.
- No more than five (5) credits of NRM 490 - Internship in Resource Management (1 to 5 credits) PLUS NRM 499 - Research in Resource Management (1 to 3 credits) may be applied to the major.
B.S. Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree in natural resources management requires the following three courses:
- STA 215 - Introductory Applied Statistics Credits: 3
- NRM 250 - Resource Measurement and Maps Credits: 3
- NRM 495 - Trends in Natural Resource Management (Capstone) Credits: 4 OR BOTH NRM 496 AND NRM 497
Minors and Certificates (optional)
All NRM majors are encouraged to complete a minor or certificate that complements their coursework in the NRM major. Examples include the biology minor, environmental studies minor, or geographic information systems technology certificate. Students may also complete additional NRM courses as electives.
Associate Wildlife Biologist Certification
Students who intend to pursue a career in wildlife biology and management are encouraged to complete the necessary coursework for certification by The Wildlife Society (www.wildlife.org) as an associate wildlife biologist. This coursework will also prepare students for entry-level positions in wildlife biology/management or entry into graduate school.
The curriculum is designed to provide a skill set based on a broad scientific knowledge, understanding of natural resource management principles, and communication skills. This base along with the hands-on skills learned in classes prepares students for a successful career as wildlife professionals. A sampling of wildlife career options can be found at www.wildlife.org.
Wildlife Society certification is a professional track rather than an academic emphasis. For a recommended schedule of courses to complete the certification, please see a regular NRM faculty advisor.
Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Natural Resources Management
First Year
- General education courses
- BIO 120 - General Biology I (4 credits)
- BIO 121 - General Biology II (4 credits)
- CHM 109 - Introductory Chemistry (4 credits) OR CHM 115 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
- MTH 122 - College Algebra (3 credits) OR MTH 123 OR MTH 125 OR MTH 201
- NRM 150 - Introduction to Natural Resources (3 credits)
- WRT 150 - Strategies in Writing (4 credits)
Second Year
- General education courses
- NRM elective courses
- NRM 250 - Resource Measurement and Maps Credits: 3
- NRM 281 - Principles of Soil Science Credits: 4
- BIO 215 - Ecology Credits: 4
- ECO 211 - Introductory Microeconomics Credits: 3
- NRM 320 - Introduction to Resource Systems Credits: 3 OR NRM 395 - GIS Applications in Resource Management (3 credits)
- STA 215 - Introductory Applied Statistics Credits: 3
Third Year
- General education courses
- General elective courses
- NRM upper-level management courses
- NRM elective courses
- ECO 345 - Environmental and Resource Economics Credits: 3
- NRM 451 - Natural Resource Policy Credits: 3
Fourth Year
- General education courses
- Elective courses
- NRM upper-level management courses
- NRM elective courses
- BIO 460 - Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology Credits: 4
- NRM 495 - Trends in Natural Resource Management (Capstone) Credits: 4 OR BOTH NRM 496 AND NRM 497 (Capstone)