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Applied Animal Ecology and Conservation
Address local and global challenges in animal conservation.
Global Environmental Change
Study how humans manage complex landscapes for climate stability, clean water, biodiversity, and thriving societies.
Human Dimensions of the Environment
Learn how to manage resources and environments to promote well-being, and improve environmental decision making and policy.
Landscape and Ecosystem Ecology
Focus on the effects of human activity on ecosystem proceses.
Restoration Ecology
Study the responses of animals, plants and microorganisms in restored ecosystems.
Soil Science & Conservation
Study the broad chemical functionality of soil organic matter, nutrient cycles, and microbial communities.
Sustainable Agriculture & Agroecology
Apply ecological theory and systems analysis to understand and manage farming, food, and bioenergy systems.
Water Quality & Biogeochemistry
Study how the nutrients and chemicals transported from agricultural fields to surface waters impact streams.