Mar 05, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog

Natural Resource Management, BS, Range and Wildlife Management

Location(s): Alpine


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The Natural Resource Management (NRM) curriculum is designed to educate students in the art and science of applied ecological knowledge to manage natural resources.

The concentration in Range and Wildlife Management focuses on managing game species and their habitat. This concentration covers courses that qualify graduating students to apply for the Associate Wildlife Biologist certification through The Wildlife Society, and the Range Management Consultant certification through the Society for Range Management.

BS Natural Resource Management Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

  • Students will be able to identify species of wildland plants and wildlife common to the western United States and describe their natural history.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the elements of an ecosystem.
  • Students will be able to communicate about natural resources and conservation both orally and in writing.

Program Requirements


Core Curriculum: 42

Free Electives: 7

Select: 3 Credits


Select 3 credit hrs from the following

Interdisciplinary Subjects: 4 Credits


Total Hours: 120


Core Curriculum: 42

Free Electives: 7

Required Core Courses: 43

Restrictive Electives in: 21

Restrictive Electives in: 3

Restrictive Electives in: 4

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