| (Information can be found in the South Dakota State University Bulletin for Undergraduates.) |
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Rang (Range Science) |
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| Rang 205 Introduction to Range Management...3 F Basic principles and application of range science including ecosystem structure, function and management. Water and nutrient cycles, energy flow, plant physiology, grazing management and grazing systems will be discussed. Identification and management of important range plants in the Northern Great Plains are included. Range improvements such as seeding, fertilization, brush control and prescribed burning will be introduced. Desirable antecedent*, Bio 101 or 311. |
| Rang 205A Introduction to Range Management Lab...0 |
| Rang 210 Range Plant Identification...2 F Instruction and practice in the recognition of important native and introduced range plants of North America. |
| Rang 210A Range Plant Identification Lab...0 |
| Rang 215 Introduction to Integrated Ranch Management...3
S (odd years) This course introduces the basic principles of ranching and the food and fiber system. Students will be exposed to the complexities of modern agricultural production systems. Topics include: natural resources as the basis for successful ranching; the family as the major supplier of labor and capital; animal and agronomic production systems; economic and financial forces; risk and opportunity; agricultural policy and law; the decision making process; and stress as the driving force of change. Students will incorporate outside readings into discussions and practice planning exercises held during lab sessions. Desirable antecedents*, 205, AS 101, Bio 101. |
| Rang 215A Introduction to Integrated Ranch Management Lab...0 |
| Rang 321 Wildland Ecosystems...3 S (even years) Structure, function and multiple-use management of the major wildland ecosystems of North America. Ecological concepts and renewable resource management strategies will be examined. Desirable antecedents, 205, Bio 101, 103. |
| Rang 325 Measurement Topics...3 Su This course will be offered yearly. The two sections will be offered alternate summers, scheduled independent of regular summer sessions. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits, but only if both sections are taken. |
| Section 1-Natural Resource Measurements Two week field course, with reports and assignments due within one month of formal course completion. Principles of sampling methods, analysis of data, and problem solving. Emphasis will be on measurement of important plant, animal, and climatic attributes, and on factors important in interpretation of that information. Course will provide substantial field experience, as well as experience using computers to analyze data and develop scientific reports. P, Stat 281, or consent of instructor. Desirable antecedent*, 205. |
| Section 2-Rangeland Analysis and Monitoring Two week field course, with reports and assignments due within one month of formal course completion. Emphasis will be on a variety of methods for evaluating rangeland "health", range condition, successional status, and trend, and for monitoring rangelands, including rationale, establishment of monitoring sites, monitoring methods, and analysis of data. Students will gain hands-on experience in field sampling, data collection, data analysis, and report writing. P, Stat 281, or consent of instructor. Desirable antecedent*, 205. |
| Rang 325A Measurement Topics Lab...0 |
| Rang 400 Judging Teams...1 |
| Section 4-Range Plant ID...1 S Instruction and practice in identification of important range plants of North America. |
| Rang 415 Range Improvements and Plant-Herbivore
Interactions...3 Su (even years) Management of rangelands with fire, herbicides, biocontrol agents, mechanical treatment, and livestock grazing. Plant herbivore interactions in relation to vegetation management for weed control, wildlife habitat improvement, soil protection and watershed improvement. Format includes lectures followed by field trips to examine rangelands managed using methods discussed. Scheduled during summer, independent of regular summer session. Desirable antecedent*, 205. |
| Rang 485 Advanced Integrated Ranch Management...3 S A capstone course that requires students to integrate knowledge from previous coursework and experiences. Focus is on decision-making, analysis, and planning with respect to ranching enterprises. A key component of the course will be an extensive ranch planning exercise, which integrates the many factors influencing ranch sustainability and which incorporates the use of decision-support tools to evaluate management strategies. P, 215, senior standing, or consent of instructor. Desirable antecedent, 415. |
| Rang 485A Advanced Integrated Ranch Management Lab...0 |
| Rang 494-495 Cooperative Education/Internship...1-12
FSSu Supervised experience in range management activities for exposure to range management problems and solutions, evaluation or career objectives and final career planning. P, consent of program coordinator. |
| * All courses listed with desirable antecedents will be taught assuming subject matter knowledge in those desired courses. |
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| Rang 421-521 Grassland Fire Ecology...3 F The course is designed to describe the ecological effects of fire on grassland ecosystems. It also provides insight into the history of fires, the people who use them and why, the parts of a fire, how fires behave in relation to fuel and weather, and the conducting and safety of prescribed burns. P, consent; Crosslist with WL 421-521. |
| Rang 421A-521A Grassland Fire Ecology Lab...0 |
| Rang 491-591 Research Problems in Range Science...1-3
FSSu Investigation of problems in Range Science with results submitted as a technical paper. |
| Rang 492-592 Special Topics...1-3 FSSu Advanced study of one or more selected topics in Range Science including Grassland Fire Ecology and Grazing Management. |
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| Rang 621 Grassland Fire Ecology...3 |
| Rang 621A Grassland Fire Ecology Lab...0 |