Ranch Management, BS

Ranch Management courses must be taken in two consecutive semesters starting with the fall semester. Spring courses include the two writing emphasis courses to satisfy the core curriculum. A "C" or better is required in all courses. No other courses may be taken during the year. An approved minor is required for the Ranch Management BS. See department for a list of approved minors.

Ranch Management Courses

Fall Semester (17 hours)

RAMA 30102	Ranch Operations and Development	2
RAMA 30403	Soil and Water Conservation	3
RAMA 40103	Beef Cattle Production	3
RAMA 40303	Animal Health Management	3
RAMA 50503	Range Management	3
RAMA 50603	Ranch Records and Finance	3

Spring Semester (18 hours)

RAMA 30703	Animal Nutrition and Feeding	3
RAMA 40101	Management Plan Capstone Course	1
RAMA 40112	Sheep and Goat Production	2
RAMA 40313	Animal Health and Reproduction	3
RAMA 40903	Forage Production and Use	3
RAMA 50213	Ranch Business Management	3
RAMA 50803	Marketing of Livestock and Meats	3

Also Required;

One upper level science course from the following:

BIOL 30613	Natural History	3
GEOL 30113	Weather and Climate	3
GEOL 30133	Historical Geology I	3
GEOL 30153	Geology of National Parks	3
GEOL 40393	Soils in the Environment	3
GEOL 50523	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	3

Substitutions require approval by the department director.

Associated Requirements:

Six hours from:

BIOL 10003	Contemporary Issues in Biology	3
GEOL 10113	Understanding the Earth	3
ENSC 10143	Contemporary Environmental Issues	3
	One of the following:
ECON 10223	Introductory Microeconomics	3
ECON 10233	Introductory Macroeconomics	3

*RAMA 40101, Management Plan Capstone Course must be successfully completed with the grade of C or higher in order to earn the BS Degree/Certificate and/or Minor in Ranch management.

Pass/No-Credit Policy

Courses for the major (including associated requirements) and the minor may not be taken on a Pass/No-Credit basis.