Natural resources and conservation

Natural Resources Conservation and Research: Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other; Natural Resources/Conservation, General

Natural Resources Management and Policy: Land Use Planning and Management/Development; Natural Resource Economics; Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism; Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services; Natural Resources Management and Policy; Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other; Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management

Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management: Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

Forestry: Forest Management/Forest Resources Management; Forest Resources Production and Management; Forest Sciences and Biology; Forest Technology/Technician; Forestry, General; Forestry, Other; Urban Forestry; Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management: Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

Natural Resources and Conservation, Other: Natural Resources and Conservation, Other

Natural resources management/policy

Description

This is the study of techniques for the intelligent use and orderly replacement of Earth’s resources for the benefit of humanity. The term is a generic one that incorporates several areas of specialization, which may include renewable natural resources, fisheries science, wildlife ecology, range management, natural resources recreation, and watershed management. Colleges that offer any of these as a major must be evaluated carefully to determine how the programs fit a student’s needs.

Plan of study

The plan consists of the intensive study of science in the lower division with biology, chemistry, and physics supplemented by advanced mathematics and a small number of electives in the major. Depending upon the concentration selected, upper-division study consists of intermediate and advanced courses in the area, field experiences of internships in the senior year, and, in some instances, supervised independent research. Nearly all concentrations in the major lead to a B.S. degree.

Expect to take

Biology, organic and inorganic chemistry, physics, calculus, and advanced calculus, botany, applied mathematics, range management, ecology studies, conservation practices, field studies, senior seminar, independent project.

Suggested high school subjects

Advanced science through physics, advanced mathematics through calculus, computer studies.

General interest areas

Science, research, conservation, animal husbandry.

Some career possibilities

Agricultural engineer
Farmer
Animal breeder
Forester
Biologist
Natural resources manager
College professor
Orchardist
Consultant
Physicist
Ecologist

Some related majors

Earth sciences
Forestry
Ecology
Landscape architecture
Environmental engineering
Plant sciences
Environmental science
Soils/water management

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