Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Overview
Instructional programs that focus on the various natural resources and conservation fields and prepare individuals for related occupations
Related Majors
A general program that focuses on the studies and activities relating to the natural environment and its conservation, use, and improvement. Includes instruction in subjects such as climate, air, soil, water, land, fish and wildlife, and plant resources; in the basic principles of environmental science and natural resources management; and the recreational and economic uses of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources
A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature
Examples: Ecosystem Studies
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling
Examples: Bioenvironmental Sciences
Any instructional program in natural resources conservation and research not listed above
Examples: Environmental Conservation and Reclamation
Colleges and Universities
Other member colleges & universities that offer Natural Resources Conservation and Research and related majors.