Range Science

Description

Range Science focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions, grasslands, as well as resource management for maximum benefit and environmental balance. Graduates are well prepared for careers in a variety of fields including ranching and other agricultural pursuits, as well as agency and private sector positions. Students can choose one of two emphases.
The Rangeland Ecology and Management emphasis is available for students who will readily find employment opportunities with federal agencies such as the Natural Resource Conservation Service.The Ranch Management emphasis is for those with an interest in careers focused on grasslands, grazing, and cattle management. Interaction with the student’s advisor can help focus on appropriate complimentary coursework in animal science and agricultural business coursework.

Detailed Course Facts

Tuition fee

• USD 8223 Year (National)
• USD 18044 Year (International)

Start date January,September 2015 Credits 120
Duration full-time 24 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Major Requirement

• Introduction to Animal Science
• Applied Animal Nutrition
• Cow/Calf Management
• Sheep and Wool Production
• Introduction to Range Management
• Range Plant Identification
• Introduction to Integrated Ranch Management
• Wildland Ecosystems
• Rangeland Assessment and Monitoring
• Range Improvements and Grazing Management
• Grassland Fire Ecology

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

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Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• Flexible study schedule
• Experienced teachers
• Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than South Dakota State University.

Accreditation

South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for:

• Dedicated faculty and staff
• Quality new facilities
• Excellent student leadership
• Shared governance
• Partnerships with local community
• Robust and Integrated assessment program
• Successful transition to NCAA Division I Athletics