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.
