Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management in Agriculture and Natural Resources - Interdisciplinary Studies

Environmental Management in Agriculture and Natural Resources prepares students for careers in land management by analyzing and assessing the entire ecosystem, both above and below the land surface. On a global scale, water, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, which are the major components that make life possible, move through and are stored in soil. For terrestrial ecosystems, soils support plant growth by storing plant available water and nutrients. For aquatic ecosystems, soil maintains the water quality of downstream streams, lakes, and estuaries by storing, filtering and removing excess nitrogen, phosphorus, and fecal matter as water moves below ground within the landscape. To avoid repeating past mistakes, land managers must have a background in soil & water science. Soil conservation is central to best management practices in agriculture and natural ecosystems.Our interdisciplinary approach to environmental management is visible throughout the degree program, starting with critical tracking courses in biology, chemistry, math, statistics, & economics, and then with introductory core courses in soil science, water science, hydrology, geology, ecology, and entomology. Using this foundation, students then take courses in Geological Information Systems (GIS), integrated pest management, nutrient management, wetlands, and natural resource policy.

At least three full years of your most recent secondary school transcript(s), including courses in progress (grades 9, 10 and 11 + senior schedule) in both the native language of instruction and a word for word certified English translation (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts are accepted electronically for the review process, while official transcripts and translations are required upon enrollment.