Admission into the Range and Wildlands Science major has been discontinued. Students interested in this area should refer to the Agricultural Systems and Environment major, Range and Natural Resources specialization.
Range and wildlands science is the study of the biological and physical components of land resources which are used mostly for grazing domestic livestock, but which also provide wildlife habitats, watersheds, recreation, and open space.
The Program. The major provides background in the biological, physical, and social sciences. Comprehensive study in the plant, animal, soil, and resource sciences supplements the core of range management courses. Integration of the knowledge of a variety of specialized fields is learned as a basis for land management oriented toward the multiple use concept and the maintenance of environmental quality.
Career Alternatives. Range and wildlands science graduates, especially those with some experience, may be employed as consultants, extension specialists, ranch managers, or ranchers. They may also qualify for the position of Range Conservationist in governmental agencies such as the Forest Service, Soil Conservation Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. If career work with such an agency is desired, it is recommended that trainee or apprenticeship experience with that agency be included in the major program of study as an internship. In addition, the training provided by this major should give an excellent background for natural resource management positions.
(For convenience in program planning, the usual courses taken to satisfy the requirements are shown in parentheses. Equivalent or more comprehensive courses are acceptable. Courses shown without parentheses are required.)
| UNITS | ||
|---|---|---|
| English Composition Requirement See College requirement | 0-8 | |
| Preparatory Subject Matter | 63-67 | |
| Animal science (Animal Science 2) | 4 | |
| Biological sciences (Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C) | 15 | |
| Chemistry (Chemistry 2A, 2B, 8A, 8B) | 16 | |
| Computer science (Agricultural Science and Management 21, Engineering 5, or Computer Science Engineering 10) | 3 | |
| Economic principles (Agricultural and Resource Economics 1, Economics 1A, or 1B) | 4-5 | |
| Geology (Geology 1-1L) | 4 | |
| Mathematics (Mathematics 16A; 16B recommended) | 3-6 | |
| Physics (Physics 1A, 1B) | 6 | |
| Soil science (Soil Science 100) | 4 | |
| Statistics (Agricultural Science and Management 150) | 4 | |
| Breadth/General Education
Satisfaction of General Education requirement to include two non-introductory courses in Agricultural and Resource Economics, Economics, Environmental Studies, or Geography. | 6-24 | |
| Depth Subject Matter | 51-56 | |
| Plant physiology (Botany 111 or Water Science 104) | 3-4 | |
| Plant ecology (Botany 117 or Plant Science 101) | 4 | |
| Meteorology (Geography 3, Atmospheric Science 105) | 3-4 | |
| Soil science, two upper division courses | 6-8 | |
| Watershed management (Water Science 141) | 3 | |
| Animal nutrition (Nutrition 115) | 4 | |
| Wildlife ecology or management, one upper division course in wildlife, fish and conservation biology, or zoology | 3-4 | |
| Forage crops (Agronomy 112) | 3 | |
| Select units from Range Science:
| 18 | |
| Aerial photo interpretation and remote sensing (Geography 106) | 4 | |
| Restricted Electives
Two upper division natural science or applied biological science courses in one or two of the following: animal science, botany, entomology, genetics, geography, mathematics, nematology, plant pathology, plant science, environmental and resource sciences, water science, or weed science. | 6-8 | |
| Unrestricted Electives | 17-47 | |
| Total Units for the Major | 180 | |
Major Adviser. Contact department office.
Advising Center for the major is in 152 Hunt Hall.
Graduate Study. See the Ecology Graduate Group.
UC Davis 1997-98 Online General Catalog. Posted August 1, 1997.
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