The Natural Resources and Environmental Science Master of Science Degree offers graduate study of the ecology, management and restoration of rangeland, forest and wildlife ecosystems.The degree program is inherently multidisciplinary and capitalizes upon the broad spectrum of expertise offered by departmental faculty. Student learning outcomes include: <br> Students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking, writing and communication skills that will enable them to succeed after graduation. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical basis and experimental methods used for study of natural resources and environmental science. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of experimental design, fieldlaboratory instrumentation and procedures, computer models, and data analyses used in natural resource and environmental science research.<br>The NRES Master’s degree program is inherently multidisciplinary and capitalizes upon the broad spectrum of expertise offered by NRES departmental faculty. Student learning outcomes include: <br><br>Students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking, writing, and communication skills that will enable them to succeed after graduation. <br>Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical basis and experimental methods used for study of natural resources and environmental science. <br>Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of experimental design; fieldlaboratory instrumentation and procedures; computer models; and data analyses used in natural resource and environmental science research.