Oregon State University

Course Details

Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources(Arid Land Ecology)

Course Description

The Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources (NR) incorporates an interdisciplinary approach to natural resources while focusing on the wide variety of natural resources found within the U.S. and across the world. Coursework is a mix of natural resource disciplines from the Colleges of Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, Science and Liberal Arts. The curriculum requires a set of core course in basic sciences, mathematics, statistics, economics, biology, ecology, and policy. Students then broaden their natural resource knowledge with courses from seven different natural resource disciplines. You may find the Natural Resources (NR) program suited to your career and life goals if you are interested in an interdisciplinary approach to natural resources and a career dealing with the following topics and related endeavors: Land use Water resources Environmental policy Forest or arid land ecology Wildlife management Natural resource education

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

The Natural Resources degree program prepares graduate for numerous career opportunities, including: Environmental or Science Educator Forest/Rangeland/Wildlife Ecologist GIS Systems Specialist Naturalist Riparian/Watershed Specialist Wetlands Restoration Specialist Interpreter or Recreation Guide Wildland Law Enforcement Officer

Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources(Arid Land Ecology) Oregon State University