Bachelor of Natural Resource Science Degree

• Courses


• Cooperative Education Option



• A unique program in terms of scope and purpose with extensive fieldwork.


• Broadly based with studies in biology, ecology, scientific methods, and sector-specific resource management skills in a cooperative education format (i.e., combining academic and work semesters). This is a four-year degree program, that may be extended to five years with a cooperative education option.


• The intent of the program is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the scientific basis of all major resource sectors, in addition to equipping them with skills in communication and conflict resolution. By understanding the scientific, economic, and social basis of natural resource issues, graduates of the program will be able to effectively interface between diverse interest groups, all having a stake in how our terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems are managed.
  

Courses and fieldwork dealing with management of the various sectors give students technical skills in a wide variety of management disciplines. Upon graduation, students will have acquired a wide range of technical abilities in assessing the status of ecosystems. This assessment covers aspects such as forestry, fisheries, range, and recreation.