The curriculum requires a set of core courses 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 This option will help students understand the nature of fire in wildland ecosystems. It includes an understanding of the dynamics of fire behavior and post fire response.

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