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1 SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES Water Science Imagine a career using your skills to assess water for environmental quality, public health, recreation and irrigation! You will gather and synthesize information from several disciplines then apply your knowledge to multiple water resources issues. Make an appointment with one of our faculty or recruiter to learn more about options in our water science major. Contact Information Dr. Steve Thomas Undergraduate Coordinator 403 Hardin Hall Lincoln, NE sthomas5@unl.edu Elyse Watson Recruitment Coordinator 102A Hardin Hall Lincoln, NE Phone: elyse.watson@unl.edu snr.unl.edu Career Path Water Resources Manager, Research Scientist, Research Technician for a public agency, Consultant, Professional Hydrologist, Water Lobbyist, Community Planner, Environmental Chemist, Tribal Liaison, or work for a non-profit organization Special Emphasis Courses Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Lake, River and Stream Ecology, Natural Resources Policy, Environmental Law, Irrigation Management, Conservation and Watershed Management, Water Chemistry, Environmental Planning, Water Economics. Internships Available Students have enjoyed internships with Nebraska s natural resource districts, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, consulting firms, the U.S. Geological Survey, and other state and federal agencies. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES UNL does not discriminate based upon any protected status. See go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination. 2015, The Board of Regents of the. All rights reserved

2 Options in the Water Science Major Completion of any of these programs also provides excellent preparation for graduate study. Students seeking a degree in Water Science are broadly educated in all areas of science and natural resources. Course work includes Intro to Ag and Natural Resource Systems, Natural Resources Policy, Introductory Biology, Botany or Zoology, Ecology, Gen Chem I (Chem 109), Hydrology, Resource and Environmental Economics II, Intro to Water Science, Soil, Conservation, and Watershed Management, Water Resources Seminar, and one course each in climate, geographic information systems, physics, and geology. Students select an additional course in natural resources law, policy, and management, and two additional courses in biology, chemistry, soils, irrigation, or aquatic ecology. Other courses for degree completion include Calculus I (Math 106), statistics, three semesters of communication, and five semesters of humanities and social sciences. Prior to the beginning of the junior year, students must specialize in one of the five option areas listed below. In addition all students are required to complete either a senior project or senior thesis. Aquatic Ecology Option This option is designed for students interested in lake, river, stream, or wetland ecology. Students are prepared for careers as research scientists or technicians with public agencies, private consulting firms, universities, and non-profit organizations. Course work includes Botany and Zoology, Limnology, River and Stream Ecology, Ecosystem Ecology or Biogeochemical Cycles, and Gen Chem II. Students select one other course from Aquatic Insects, Freshwater Algae, Lake and Reservoir Restoration, Wetlands, or Ichthyology. Hydrology Option This option trains students in the quantitative aspects of hydrologic sciences and is designed for students considering careers as a professional hydrologist, research scientist, or consultant (among others). Course work includes Calculus II, Physics II ( ), Groundwater Geology, and Soil Physics. In addition, students choose one additional course from Gen Chem II, Surface Water Hydrology, Field Techniques in Hydrogeology, Water in Geosciences, Calculus III, or Differential Equations. Water Law and Policy Option Under this option, a student gains expertise in water issues pertaining to water quality, quantity, allocation, and planning. Careers in this rapidly emerging field of water include lobbyists, community planners, public and tribal liaisons, and policymakers to name some. This option also prepares students for continued education in water law. The courses under this option include Environmental Law, Water Law, Environmental Planning, Public Policy, Macroeconomics, Resource and Environmental Economics I, or Environmental Sociology. Water Quality This option trains students with a desire to pursue a career examining water quality within lakes, streams, rivers, and groundwater. This option is designed for students considering careers as water quality specialists, research scientists, laboratory and field technicians, environmental chemists, and many more. Course work includes Gen Chem II, Organic Chemistry or Elementary Quantitative Analysis, Chemistry of Natural Waters, Water Quality Strategy, and Soils, Environment, and Water Quality. Students select two more courses in either Microbiology, Surface Water Hydrology, Groundwater Geology, Biogeochemical Cycles, Water in Geosciences, Physics II, Lake and Reservoir Restoration, Limnology or River and Stream Ecology, Calc II, or statistics. Watershed Management Watershed management is the management of the water, land, and biological resources to achieve a desired outcome of the water quality and water quantity. This option is designed for students considering careers as water resource managers working for local, state, and federal agencies and private consultants. Course work includes Natural Resources and Environmental Law, Gen Chem II, Soils, Environment, and Water Quality, Irrigation Systems Management, and Limnology, Wetlands, or River and Stream Ecology.

3 SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES Aquatic Ecology Option Water Science Imagine a career studying how plant and animal communities in the rainforest streams of Trinidad adjust to climate change or how drought affects the ecology of Nebraska Sandhills lakes! Realize your career goals through our aquatic ecology option. Make an appointment with one of our faculty or recruiter to learn more about options in our water science major. Contact Information Dr. Steve Thomas Undergraduate Coordinator 403 Hardin Hall Lincoln, NE sthomas5@unl.edu Elyse Watson Recruitment Coordinator 102A Hardin Hall Lincoln, NE Phone: elyse.watson@unl.edu snr.unl.edu Career Path Research Scientist and Field Biologist in public, private and non-profit organizations. Research Technician for a public agency or a Consultant. Special Emphasis Courses Ecosystem Ecology, Natural Resources Policy, Fisheries Science, Chemistry of Natural Waters, Limnology, Wetlands, River and Stream Ecology, Freshwater Algae, Aquatic Insects, Lake and Reservoir Restoration, Ichthyology Internships Available Students have enjoyed internships with Nebraska s natural resource districts, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, consulting firms, the U.S. Geological Survey, and other state and federal agencies. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES UNL does not discriminate based upon any protected status. See go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination. 2015, The Board of Regents of the. All rights reserved

4 Water Science Major Requirements Aquatic Ecology Option Required Courses (120 Credit Hours) UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Aquatic Ecology The aquatic ecology option is designed for students interested in lake, river, stream, or wetland ecology. Students are prepared for careers as research scientists or technicians with public agencies, private consulting firms, universities, and nonprofit organizations. Completion of this program provides excellent preparation for graduate study. AQUATIC ECOLOGY OPTION REQUIREMENTS CREDIT HOURS Biology 4 credit hours BIOS 109 General Botany 4 BIOS 112 & BIOS 112L Intro to Zoology & Lab 4 LIFE 121 & 121L Fundamentals of Biology II & Lab 4 Systems BIOS 457 Ecosystem Ecology 4 GEOL 424 Biogeochemical Cycles 3 Chemistry 4 credit hours CHEM 110 General Chemistry II 4 Limnology 4 credit hours WATS 459 Limnology 4 Electives NRES 402 Aquatic Insects & NRES 402L Identification of Aquatic Insects 3 NRES 470 Lake & Reservoir Restoratio 3 NRES 468 Wetlands 4 NRES 489 Ichthyology 4

5 SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES Hydrology Option Water Science Imagine a career monitoring lake evaporation on Lake Superior to study the effects of a warmer climate or determining how ethanol production impacts our environment! You can realize your career goals through our hydrology option. Make an appointment with one of our faculty or recruiter to learn more about options in our water science major. Contact Information Dr. Steve Thomas Undergraduate Coordinator 403 Hardin Hall Lincoln, NE sthomas5@unl.edu Elyse Watson Recruitment Coordinator 102A Hardin Hall Lincoln, NE Phone: elyse.watson@unl.edu snr.unl.edu Career Path Surface Water or Groundwater Hydrologist, Hydrogeologist, Research Scientist, or a Research Technician for a public agency, consulting firm, or non-profit organization. Special Emphasis Courses Soil Conservation and Watershed Management, Natural Resources Policy, Chemistry of Natural Waters, Groundwater Geology, Surface Water Hydrology, Water in Geosciences, Field Techniques in Hydrogeology Internships Available Students have enjoyed internships with Nebraska s natural resource districts, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, consulting firms, the U.S. Geological Survey, and other state and federal agencies. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES UNL does not discriminate based upon any protected status. See go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination. 2015, The Board of Regents of the. All rights reserved

6 Water Science Major Requirements Hydrology Option Required Courses (120 Credit Hours) UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Hydrology The hydrology option trains students in the quantitative aspects of hydrologic sciences and is designed for students considering careers as a professional hydrologist, research scientist, or consultant (among others). Completion of this program provides excellent preparation for graduate study. HYDROLOGY OPTION REQUIREMENTS CREDIT HOURS Required 15 credit hours NRES 488 Groundwater Geology 3 MATH 107 Calculus II 4 PHYS 212 & PHYS 222 General Physics II & Lab 5 WATS 461 Soil Physics 3 Electives CHEM 110 General Chemistry II 4 CIVE 456 Surface Water Hydrology 3 GEOL 472 Water in Geosciences 3 MATH 208 Calculus III 4 MATH 221 Differential Equations 3 WATS 461 Soil Physics 3

7 SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES Water Law and Policy Option Water Science Imagine a career protecting our most precious resource: water! Allocate water for city planning and irrigation needs, negotiate groundwater rights or protect endangered species from low water flow. Realize your career goals through our water law and policy option. Make an appointment with one of our faculty or recruiter to learn more about options in our water science major. Contact Information Dr. Steve Thomas Undergraduate Coordinator 403 Hardin Hall Lincoln, NE sthomas5@unl.edu Elyse Watson Recruitment Coordinator 102A Hardin Hall Lincoln, NE Phone: elyse.watson@unl.edu snr.unl.edu Career Path Community Planner, Public and Tribal Liasion, Water Lobbyist, Policymaker, or Environmental Attorney working in public and private sectors. Special Emphasis Courses Water Law, Environmental Law, Natural Resources Policy, Environmental Planning and Policy, Environmental Sociology, Public Policy: Concepts and Processes Internships Available Students have enjoyed internships with Nebraska s natural resource districts, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, consulting firms, the U.S. Geological Survey, and other state and federal agencies. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES UNL does not discriminate based upon any protected status. See go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination. 2015, The Board of Regents of the. All rights reserved

8 Water Science Major Requirements Water Law and Policy Option Required Courses (120 Credit Hours) UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Water Law and Policy Under the law and policy option, a student gains expertise in water issues pertaining to water quality, quantity, allocation, and planning. Careers in this rapidly emerging field of water include lobbyists, community planners, public and tribal liaisons, and policy makers to name some. This option also prepares students for continued education in water law. WATER LAW AND POLICY OPTION REQUIREMENTS 21 CREDIT HOURS AECN 265 Resource & Environmental Economics I 3 AECN 456 Environmental Law 3 AECN 457 Water Law 3 CRPL 470 Environmental Planning & Policy 3 ECON 211 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 POLS 235 Public Policy: Concepts & Processes 3 SOCI 446 Environmental Sociology 3

9 SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES Water Quality Option Water Science Imagine a career examining the water quality of lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater! You can detect toxic algal blooms using remote sensing instruments, protect a town from arsenic contaminated wells or clean up a contaminated stream. Realize your career goals through our water quality option. Make an appointment with one of our faculty or recruiter to learn more about options in our water science major. Contact Information Dr. Steve Thomas Undergraduate Coordinator 403 Hardin Hall Lincoln, NE sthomas5@unl.edu Elyse Watson Recruitment Coordinator 102A Hardin Hall Lincoln, NE Phone: elyse.watson@unl.edu snr.unl.edu Career Path Water Quality Specialist, Research Scientist, Laboratory or Field Technician, Environmental Chemist, Consultant or work for a non-profit organization. Special Emphasis Courses Chemistry of Natural Waters, Water Quality Strategy, Lake and Reservoir Restoration, Groundwater Geology, Limnology, Natural Resources Policy, Soils, Environment and Water Quality, Microbiology Internships Available Students have enjoyed internships with Nebraska s natural resource districts, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, consulting firms, the U.S. Geological Survey, and other state and federal agencies. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES UNL does not discriminate based upon any protected status. See go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination. 2015, The Board of Regents of the. All rights reserved

10 Water Science Major Requirements Water Quality Option Required Courses (120 Credit Hours) UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Water Quality The water quality option trains students with a desire to pursue a career examining water chemistry or quality within lakes, streams, rivers, and groundwater. This option is designed for students considering careers as water quality specialists, research scientists, laboratory and field technicians, water or environmental chemists, and many more. HYDROLOGY OPTION REQUIREMENTS CREDIT HOURS Required credit hours CHEM 110 Generaly Chemisty II 4 CHEM 251 Organic Chemistry I or CHEM 221 Elementary Quantitative Analysis 3-4 GEOL 418 Chemistry of Natural Waters 3 NRES 475 Water Quality Strategy 3 SOIL 361 Soils, Environment, & Water Quality 3 Electives 6-8 credit hours BIOS 312 Microbiology 3 CIVE 456 Surface Water Hydrology 3 GEOL 424 Biogeochemical Cycles 3 GEOL 472 Water in Geosciences 3 NRES 470 Lake & Reservoir Restoration 3 NRES 488 Groundwater Geology 3 MATH 107 Calculus II 4 PHYS 212 General Physics II 4 STAT 318 Intro to Statistics II 3 WATS 459 Limnology 4

11 SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES Watershed Management Option Water Science Imagine a career preventing surface and groundwater contamination from nutrient, pesticide, hormone and sediment run-off or modeling areas of pollution risk! You can realize your career goals through our watershed management option. Make an appointment with one of our faculty or recruiter to learn more about options in our water science major. Contact Information Dr. Steve Thomas Undergraduate Coordinator 403 Hardin Hall Lincoln, NE sthomas5@unl.edu Elyse Watson Recruitment Coordinator 102A Hardin Hall Lincoln, NE Phone: elyse.watson@unl.edu snr.unl.edu Career Path Water Resource Manager, Watershed Modeler, Irrigation Manager, Research Scientist, Consultant or work for a non-profit organization. Special Emphasis Courses Natural Resources and Environmental Law, Soils, Environment and Water Quality, Irrigation Systems Management, Chemistry of Natural Waters, Groundwater Geology, Limnology, Soil Conservation and Watershed Management, Water Quality Strategy Internships Available Students have enjoyed internships with Nebraska s natural resource districts, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, consulting firms, the U.S. Geological Survey, and other state and federal agencies. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES UNL does not discriminate based upon any protected status. See go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination. 2015, The Board of Regents of the. All rights reserved

12 Water Science Major Requirements Watershed Management Option Required Courses (120 Credit Hours) UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Watershed Management Watershed management is the management of the water, land, and biological resources to achieve a desired outcome of the water quality and water quantity. This option is designed for students considering careers as water resource managers working for local, state and federal agencies and private consultants. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT OPTION REQUIREMENTS 20 CREDIT HOURS AECN 357 Natural Resource & Environmental Law 3 CHEM 110 General Chemistry II 4 NRES 488 Groundwater Geology 3 WATS 361 Soils, Environment & Water Quality 3 WATS 452 Irrigation Systems Management 3 WATS 459 Limnology 4

13 Water Science Major Requirements Required Courses (120 credit hours) UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources CASNR Required Courses Major Specific Required Courses COLLEGE INTEGRATIVE COURSES Science Literacy 6 credit hours SCIL 101 Science and Decision-Making for a Complex World 3 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS Statistics 3 credit hours STAT 218 Introduction to Statistics (ACE 3) 3 Mathmatics 5 credit hours MATH 106 Calculus I 5 MATH 106B Calculus I for Biology & Medicine 5 COMMUNICATIONS Written Communication (ACE 1) 3 credit hours ENGL 150, ENGL 151, ENGL 254, JGEN 120, JGEN 200, JGEN Oral Communication ALEC 102, COMM 101, COMM 209, COMM 210, COMM 215, COMM 283, COMM 286, MRKT 257, NRES 260, TMFD 121 Communications/Interpersonal Skills 3 credit hours 3 3 credit hours JGEN 200, JGEN 300, or NRES NATURAL SCIENCES (ACE 4) Earth Science 4 credit hours BIOS 101 & BIOS 101L General Biology & Lab 4 LIFE 120 & LIFE 120L Fundamentals of Biology I & Lab 4 SOIL 153 Soil Resources (AGRO 153/HORT 153) 4 LIFE 121 & LIFE 121L Fundamentals of Biology II & Lab 4 PHYSICAL SCIENCES Chemistry 4 credit hours CHEM 109 General Chemistry I 4 Physics 5 credit hours MSYM 109 & MSYM 109L Physical Principles in Agriculture & Life Sciences & Lab PHYS 141 Elementary General Physics I 5 PHYS 151 & PHYS 153 Elements of Physics & Lab 5 PHYS 211 & PHYS 221 General Physics I & Lab 5 ECONOMICS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Achievement-Centered Education Courses 12 credit hours ACE 5 - Humanities ACE 7 - Arts ACE 8 - Civics, Ethics, and Stewardship ACE 9 - Global Diversity Economics (ACE 6) 5 3 credit hours ECON 200, ECON 211, ECON 212, or AECN 141 (ACE 6) 3 Hydrology Major Specific Required Courses 3 credit hours NRES 453 Hydrology 3 Geology GEOL 100 Introduction to Geology 3 GEOL 101 Physical Geology 4 GEOL 106 Environmental Geology 3 NRES 108 Earth s Natural Resource Systems Lab 3 Climate METR 100 Weather & Climate 4 NRES 208 Applied Climate Sciences 3 NRES 408 Microclimate: The Biological Environment 3 Ecology 4 credit hours NRES 220 & NRES 222 Principles of Ecology & Lab 4 Geographic Information Science Course NRES 312 Introduction to Geospatial Information Sciences 3 NRES 412 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4 Resource Management 11 credit hours NRES 484 Water Resources Seminar 1 SOIL 153 Soil Resources (AGRO 153/HORT 153) 4 WATS 281 Introduction to Water Science (GEOG 281/NRES 281) 3 WATS 354 Soil Conservation & Watershed Management 3 Capestone (ACE 10) ENVR 499A Environmental Studies Senior Thesis I & ENVR 499B Environmental Studies Senior Thesis II ENVR 499H Honors: Environmental Studies Senior Thesis I & II 3 WATS 498A & WATS 498B Senior Project I & II (2 cr ea) 4 Law, Policy, and Management 3 6 credit hours AECN 265 Resource & Envrionmental Economics I (NREE 265) 3 AECN 357 Natural Resource & Environmental Law (NREE 357) 3 AECN 457 Water Law (NREE 457/WATS 457) 3 CRPL 470 Environmental Planning & Policy 3 NRES 323 Natural Resources Policy 3 NRES 423 Integrated Resources Management 3 WATS 465 Resource & Environmental Economics II 3 WATS 475 Water Quality Strategy 3 Science and Technology 6-8 credit hours NRES 319 & NRES 320 Fundamentals of Envir. Sampling and Lab 3 NRES 463 & NRES 463L Fisheries Science & Lab 4 NRES 488 Groundwater Geology (GEOL 488) 3 WATS 361 Soils, Environment & Water Quality (AGRO 361/GEOL 361/SOIL 361/NRES 361) WATS 418 Chemistry of Natural Waters (GEOL 418/NRES 419) 3 WATS 452 Irrigation Systems Management (HORT 452/MSYM 452) 3 WATS 459 Limnology (BIOS 459/NRES 459) or WATS 468 Wetlands (BIOS 458/NRES 468) or WATS 481 Stream & River Ecology (BIOS 481/NRES 481) NOTE: Courses taken in the Water Science Core do not count toward the Water Science Options. 3 4