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Grassland Ecology & Management

PROGRAM DEFINITION
The Grassland and Ecology and Management major is an integration of disciplines involved in the study, conservation, and utilization of rangelands. Students develop a strong background in plant and physical sciences in preparation for studying the ecology and management of rangelands in upper-level courses. A foundation of the major is multiple applications, emphasizing integrated rangeland management for water, wildlife, forage, recreation, and aesthetics.

NEBRASKA POINTS OF DISTINCTION
Internationally recognized Land Grant College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
A program of academic advisement and extracurricular activities that provides for growth and guidance outside the classroom.
Close interaction with personnel in federal land management agencies and private conservation groups.
Excellent internship possibilities with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, private conservation organizations (e.g., The Natural Conservancy), University cooperative extension, and University and federal research programs.

FACILITIES
The University owns several tracts of rangeland, including the Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory (13,000 acres) and the Barta Brothers Ranch (6,000 acres) that are outstanding research and education facilities.
On-campus courses taught in state-of-the-art teaching labs, computer labs, herbarium, and greenhouses.
Readily accessible agriculture and natural resources library (C.Y. Thompson Library).
Center for Grassland Studies reference center that contains books, reports, periodicals, and videos pertaining to rangeland ecology and management.

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS (What’s expected of you as an undergraduate student)
Students in the Grassland and Ecology and Management program of study should expect to successfully undertake the following:
128 hours of required coursework
Meet with your academic adviser at least once a semester
Experiential learning through internships or part-time work
Involvement in a student organization/club in your area of interest
Career preparation through attendance at career fairs and a career preparation course

FACULTY
http://snrs.unl.edu/people/faculty_profiles.asp

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students must meet the admission requirements of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to be admitted to the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
There are separate scholarships designated for students in the Grassland and Ecology and Management major that are in addition to scholarships offered by the University, the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, and the School of Natural Resources. Some are renewable for the duration of the student’s program, depending on the scholarship and the student’s academic performance.



SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Sample Schedule Of Classes

Additional Information

OUTCOMES:
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

The Grassland Ecology and Management major prepares you for employment with:

Environmental consulting firms
Natural resource districts
Public land management agencies
Land use planning agencies
Federal and state wildlife divisions
Extension education
Private conservation organizations



CONTACTS:
Undergraduate Program contact:

Dr. Walter Schacht
School of Natural Resources
(402) 472-0205
wschacht1@unl.edu

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