USU是该州唯一一所专门研究自然资源的大学，在野生动植物生态学和管理方面，主要学生有机会与全国知名的教师一起学习，并获得动手的现场工作和研究经验。野生生物的生态学和管理包括对森林，牧场生态系统及其相关野生动植物种群的分析，管理，保护和恢复。USU的野生动植物生态学和管理专业强调陆地生态系统中野生动植物种群和社区的生态，行为，保护和管理，学生研究生物学，生态学，化学，数学，动植物生态学，牧场生态系统以及如何测量和管理植被。该部门还特别关注自然资源的当前问题和关注，例如气候变化，濒危物种，鼠尾草草原系统和其他
USU is the only university in the state with a college devoted to the study of natural resources, and in the wildlife ecology and management major students have the opportunity to study with nationally renowned faculty and gain hands-on field work and research experience.<br>Wildlife ecology and management includes the analysis, management, conservation, and restoration of forests, rangeland ecosystems, and their associated wildlife populations. The wildlife ecology and management major at USU emphasizes the ecology, behavior, conservation, and management of wildlife populations and communities in terrestrial ecosystems.