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Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management - BS

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelor's DegreeAcademic

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The Aquaculture and Fisheries Management track blends chemistry, mathematics, and biology basics with the advanced techniques necessary to sustainably manage wild fish populations or inland fishery/ aquaculture operations. Courses are designed to focus on the integration of applied fisheries management and aquaculture production disciplines, preparing students to handle traditional and emerging, complex issues.

Credits

120 credits

Format

In-Person

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Course Pathway

31 courses in this program

128 courses
RWFM 484
RWFM 481
1 credits
RWFM 375
3 credits
RWFM 371
3 credits
RWFM 370
3 credits
RWFM 351
3 credits
RWFM 333
3 credits
RWFM 321
3 credits
RWFM 314
3 credits
RWFM 308
3 credits
RWFM 305
3 credits
RWFM 202
3 credits
RWFM 101
1 credits
POLS 207
3 credits
POLS 206
3 credits
MATH 142
3 credits
MATH 140
3 credits
ENGL 210
3 credits
ECCB 311
3 credits
ECCB 302
3 credits
ECCB 215
1 credits
ECCB 205
3 credits
COMM 203
3 credits
CHEM 119
4 credits
BIOL 111
4 credits
AGEC 325
3 credits
AGEC 105
3 credits
MATH 168
3 credits
23 courses
STAT 302
3 credits
RWFM 446
3 credits
BIOL 112
4 credits
Core course
External prerequisite
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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

AGEC 105Introduction to Agricultural Economics
3 cr
BIOL 111Introductory Biology I
4 cr
ENGL 210Technical and Professional Writing
3 cr
MATH 140Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences
3 cr
RWFM 101Exploring Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
1 cr
BIOL 112Introductory Biology II
4 cr
COMM 203Public Speaking
3 cr
ECCB 205Fundamentals of Ecology
3 cr
ECCB 215Fundamentals of Ecology-- Laboratory
1 cr
MATH 142Business Calculus
3 cr
CHEM 119Fundamentals of Chemistry I
4 cr
POLS 206American National Government
3 cr
RWFM 202Concepts in Applied Plant Biology
3 cr
POLS 207State and Local Government
3 cr
RWFM 305Principles and Practices of Wildlife and Fisheries Management
3 cr
RWFM 314Principles of Rangeland Management Around the World
3 cr
RWFM 333Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Field Techniques
3 cr
ECCB 302Diversity and Evolution of Vertebrates
3 cr
RWFM 321Communicating Natural Resources
3 cr
RWFM 370Aquatic Vegetation Identification and Management
3 cr
STAT 302Statistical Methods
3 cr
AGEC 325Principles of Farm and Ranch Management
3 cr
RWFM 308Fish and Wildlife Laws and Administration
3 cr
RWFM 371Fisheries and Small Impoundment Management
3 cr
RWFM 484Internship
ECCB 311Ichthyology
3 cr
RWFM 351Geographic Information Systems for Resource Management
3 cr
RWFM 375Conservation of Natural Resources
3 cr
RWFM 446Fish Physiology
3 cr
RWFM 481Senior Seminar
1 cr
Program Details

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Requirements

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Where this program is offered

  • Texas

    Texas

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingScienceWriting

Knowledge

BiologyEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsGeography

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingSpeech ClaritySpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Develop, or make recommendations on, management systems and plans for wildlife populations and habit
  • Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
  • Inform and respond to public regarding wildlife and conservation issues, such as plant identificatio
  • Use advanced technologies, such as GIS, remote sensing, and drone technology, for wildlife tracking, habitat mapping, and population studies.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareOffice suite softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareGeographic information system

Tools

35 millimeter camerasAdjustable widemouth pliersAerial netsAir compressorsAll terrain vehicles ATVAnimal transmittersAnimal trapsArchery bowsAxesBenchtop centrifugesBenthic samplersBinocularsBoat trailersBongo netsCalorimeters

Work Values

AchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsIndependenceRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Multi-year monitoring programs — design, run, and analyze across a state wildlife agency's portfolio.
  • Species status assessments and population viability analyses — lead for at-risk species in a regional context.
  • Bayesian hierarchical and integrated population models — specify, fit, and interpret on agency datasets.
  • Permitting packages (Section 7, MMPA, state listings) — prepare and shepherd through agency review.
  • Stakeholder consultations with tribes, landowners, and NGOs — facilitate during contentious habitat decisions.
  • Field operations across multiple sites and seasons — plan logistics, safety, and data flow.
  • Peer-reviewed manuscripts in applied ecology journals — lead-author from study design through revision.
  • Adaptive-management plans for managed lands — propose, defend, and revise with agency partners.
  • Junior biologists and graduate students — supervise on study design, analysis, and writing.
  • Funding proposals (state, federal, foundation) — author and win for mid-size monitoring projects.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
18%
Placement Rate
77%