B.S. Natural Resources ManagementScientific Creativity

Explore this discipline with a scientific and creative eye. Discover interconnecting values between our natural and cultural worlds and help design ecologically sustainable solutions across natural resource fields.

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Major in Natural Resources Management

FRESHMAN YEAR

SOPHOMORE YEAR

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F, SF, S, SSF, SF, S, SSF, S, SSF, S, SSF, S, SSF, S, SSF, S, SS

1344111133 + 3

Required for all first semester CSU students in FRS------MATH 117 + or concurrent enrollment in MATH 118 +CHEM 107 or concurrent enrollmentPlacement ExamMATH 117 or Placement ExamMATH 118 or Placement ExamTest or scores or CO 130---

---3A3A3A3A1B1B1B1A3B

NR 193BZ 110BZ 120CHEM 107CHEM 108MATH 117MATH 118MATH 125CO 150

First Semester SeminarPrinciples of Animal BiologyPrinciples of Plant BiologyFundamentals of ChemistryFundamentals of Chemistry LabCollege Algebra in Context ICollege Algebra in Context IINumerical TrigonometryCollege CompositionArts & Humanities

PrerequisitesAUCC

CategorySemester CreditsCourse

1

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FF, SF, S, SSF, S, SSF, SF, SF, SFF, S, SSSF, S, SS

3

333131

3

1

3 credits of 100 level biology or HORT and 3 credits of 100 level MATHBZ 120 or equivalent and MATH 141, 155 or 160---MATH 117 +BZ 120 or any intro. biology and F 312 concurrent enrollment F 310 concurrent enrollmentBZ 120 or any intro. biology and RS 312 concurrent enrollmentRS 310 concurrent enrollment------GEOL 120, 122 or 124 or concurrent enrollment

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---3C

3A

3A

Fundamentals of EcologyEcologyPublic SpeakingPrinciples of MicroeconomicsF/R Ecogeography andDendrology LabF/R Ecogeography andRangeland Plant ID labExploring Earth: Physical GeologyGeology of Natural ResourcesIntroductory Geology Lab

LAND/LIFE 220 -or- LIFE 320SPCM 200ECON 202F310 and 312 -or- RS 310 and 312

GEOL 120 -or- GEOL 124GEOL 121

2

11

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AUCCCategory

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F, SF, S

4333

CHEM 107 or equivalentMATH 117 +

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Introductory Soil ScienceIntroduction to Statistical MethodsMinorGlobal and Cultural Awareness

SOCR 240STAT 301

3

JUNIOR YEAR

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F 311-or- RS 351CO300 -or- JTC 300F322NR 319WR 304NR 320

F, SFF, S, SSF, S, SSF, SF, SF, SF, S

343363

LAND/LIFE 220 or LIFE 320LAND/LIFE 220 or LIFE 320 and SOCR 240CO 150 or HNR 193CO 150 or HNR 193ECON 202 or equivalentJunior StandingCompletion of AUCC 1B MATH requirementJunior Standing

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Forest EcologyWildland Ecosystems in a Changing WorldWriting ArgumentsProfessional and Technical CommunicationEconomics of the Forest EnvironmentGeospatial Applications in Natural ResourcesPrinciples of Watershed ManagementNatural Resources History and PolicyMinorElectives

3

45

(+) = or higher F = Fall S = Spring SS = Summer Session

A math placement exam score of 2 in the MATH 117, 118 or 125 field qualifies for credit for that course. A score of 1 places the student out of the course with no credit. AUCC requires 3 credits of MATH in order to graduate.

2Other majors/minors may require LIFE 320.

3Students must complete the requirements for a minor in any discipline, or the interdisciplinary minor in either Conservation Biology or Environmental Affairs.

4

5If double major in Natural Resource Economics, take AREC/ECON 340 instead of F322

SIM minors take NR 322 instead of NR 319

SUMMER SESSION (CSU Mountain Campus)

___ SS 5BZ 110 and BZ 111 or BZ 120 or LIFE 103MATH 118 or (1) MATH 141 to 161 or (1) MATH 229 +

---Natural Resource Ecology and Measurements

NR 220

1

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___ 3 2B

3 ---

6 Forestry Minors take F325 instead of NR 326

SENIOR YEAR

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RS 300NR 326NR 400NR 420NR 421F 326

FFF, SF, SSF

333433123

BZ 120 or LIFE 102NR 220NR 320LAND/LIFE 220 or LIFE 320; NR 220, 319 and 320; Senior StandingNR 220 and STAT 201 or 301LAND/LIFE 220 or LIFE 320

------4A, 4B4C---------

Rangeland Conservation and StewardshipForest Vegetation ManagementPublic Relations in Natural ResourcesIntegrated Ecosystem ManagementNatural Resource SamplingWildland Fire Behavior and ManagementMinorElectives

3

PrerequisitesAUCC

CategorySemester CreditsCourse

6

Having at least 200 hours of acceptable professional work experience in the student’s field prior to graduation is required. This can include summer/seasonal/school semester employment in natural resource management through paid summer jobs, an approved internship, volunteer positions, or work study experience. Acceptable work experience includes (but is not limited to) working for federal, state, non-governmental, private and university organizations that research or manage natural resources.

Degree Requirements: 120 credits (42 credits at 300-400 level); 2.0 GPAStudents are responsible for knowing and meeting requirements in the University catalog (AUCC courses).

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