RCH 1301 Animal Husbandry I (2-2). A hands on introductory course in applied animal husbandry that covers the basics of healthy and sustainable management of cattle, sheep, goats, and horses.
RCH 2101 Ranch Management Skills (0-2). This course covers basic skills necessary for successful ranch management, including communication, observation, record keeping, and basic implementation of ranch improvements. May be repeated for credit.
RCH 3301 Sustainability in Agriculture (2-2). This course provides an in-depth look at environmental, social, and economic sustainability on a global to local scale. Emphasis will be placed on how ranchers and land managers can provide for long-term sustainability through planning and implementation of sustainable practices.
RCH 3302 The Outdoor Hospitality Industry (2-2). An overview of the outdoor hospitality industry including ecotourism and hunting. The course will cover all aspects from guiding and interpretation to providing housing and meals as well as business analysis of cost benefit for providing different services within the framework of a ranch business and a stand-alone business.
RCH 4101 Advanced Ranch Management Skills (0-2). This course covers advanced skills necessary for successful ranch management, including communication, landscape level planning, long-term sustainability planning, and implementation of ranch improvements. May be repeated for credit.
RCH 4301 Ranch Ecosystem Management (2-2). This course covers ranch management through an ecosystem approach, with an emphasis on sustainable management of the entire system including abiotic factors such as soil and water; biotic factors such as plants, livestock, and wildlife, and social factors such as job satisfaction and economic benefit.
RCH 4302 Ranch Maps & Mapping (2-2). This course gives an overview of tools available for mapping a ranch to inform decision-making and maintaining records of capital equipment and range improvements. Emphasis will be placed on open source mapping solutions and mobile platforms.
RCH 4601 Ranch Internship (0-12). A directed internship course that will entail working on one or multiple working ranches. The experience will be directed by a faculty member who will aid the student in the selection of the ranch or ranches and ensure a broad range of experience through the internship.
