Water and Soil Resources | Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
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Water and Soil Resources | Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
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Water and Soil Resources
About this Degree
This area of emphasis promotes the assessment, conservation, and rehabilitation of the soil, water, wetland, and endangered species components of the natural landscape. The curriculum is broad-based, furnishing a comprehensive understanding of the physical and biological elements of the natural environment, an appreciation of the social, political, and economic forces that influence natural resources policy decisions, and the ability to analyze natural resource problems to forge realistic solutions.
This program is part of Warnell's Natural Resources Management and Sustainability degree.
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What you will learn
Learn about how water moves through soil, the layers of soil, how our soil and water systems support plant and animal life, and the effects of contaminants on these systems.
Other Academic Information
Course Sequences
Curriculum
Other Programs Offered:
Students pursuing the water and soil resources area of emphasis in the natural resource management and sustainability major may be able to complete one or more of the following programs. Please consult your advisor for details.
Water Resources certificate
Environmental Soil Science minor
Environmental Health Science minor
GIS certificate
Informatics certificate
Student Organizations
Student Association of Fire Ecology (SAFE)
Employment Information
Possible Job Titles
Possible Job Titles:
Ecologist
Soil scientist
Hydrologist
Other Relevant Information
Research
General Research Information:
Our water and soils faculty are involved in a range of projects, such as soil quality in working forests or how pollutants move through soil systems and into waterways. Undergraduate students are welcome to connect with faculty to learn more about research opportunities.
Accreditation
Accreditation:
Students can meet the educational requirements for Certified Soil Scientist (by the
Soil Science Society of America
) and/or prepare for the certified hydrologist exam offered by the
American Institute of Hydrologists
.
What can't you do with a degree in...
Gain a better understanding of the outdoor economy with a minor in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management. This minor complements a range of majors, including hospitality, business, environmental sciences, or sport management.
Connect people with the outdoors with a major in parks, recreation, and tourism management. This program is ideal for anyone who wants to work outdoors and teach others about the environment.
Learn from one of the oldest and most prestigious forestry programs in the country when you minor in Forestry.
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Get in touch
Warnell School of Forestry
and Natural Resources
University of Georgia
180 E Green Street
Athens, GA 30602-2152
Phone:
706-542-2686
Fax:
706-542-8356
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Skip to main content
Skip to main menu
Skip to spotlight region
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Skip to UGA region
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Water and Soil Resources
About this Degree
This area of emphasis promotes the assessment, conservation, and rehabilitation of the soil, water, wetland, and endangered species components of the natural landscape. The curriculum is broad-based, furnishing a comprehensive understanding of the physical and biological elements of the natural environment, an appreciation of the social, political, and economic forces that influence natural resources policy decisions, and the ability to analyze natural resource problems to forge realistic solutions.
This program is part of Warnell's Natural Resources Management and Sustainability degree.
Learn More
What you will learn
Learn about how water moves through soil, the layers of soil, how our soil and water systems support plant and animal life, and the effects of contaminants on these systems.
Other Academic Information
Course Sequences
Curriculum
Other Programs Offered:
Students pursuing the water and soil resources area of emphasis in the natural resource management and sustainability major may be able to complete one or more of the following programs. Please consult your advisor for details.
Water Resources certificate
Environmental Soil Science minor
Environmental Health Science minor
GIS certificate
Informatics certificate
Student Organizations
Student Association of Fire Ecology (SAFE)
Employment Information
Possible Job Titles
Possible Job Titles:
Ecologist
Soil scientist
Hydrologist
Other Relevant Information
Research
General Research Information:
Our water and soils faculty are involved in a range of projects, such as soil quality in working forests or how pollutants move through soil systems and into waterways. Undergraduate students are welcome to connect with faculty to learn more about research opportunities.
Accreditation
Accreditation:
Students can meet the educational requirements for Certified Soil Scientist (by the
Soil Science Society of America
) and/or prepare for the certified hydrologist exam offered by the
American Institute of Hydrologists
.
What can't you do with a degree in...
Gain a better understanding of the outdoor economy with a minor in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management. This minor complements a range of majors, including hospitality, business, environmental sciences, or sport management.
Connect people with the outdoors with a major in parks, recreation, and tourism management. This program is ideal for anyone who wants to work outdoors and teach others about the environment.
Learn from one of the oldest and most prestigious forestry programs in the country when you minor in Forestry.
More Majors and Degrees
Support Warnell
We appreciate your financial support. Your gift is important to us and helps support critical opportunities for students and faculty alike, including lectures, travel support, and any number of educational events that augment the classroom experience.
Learn more about giving
.
Every dollar given has a direct impact upon our students and faculty.
Get in touch
Warnell School of Forestry
and Natural Resources
University of Georgia
180 E Green Street
Athens, GA 30602-2152
Phone:
706-542-2686
Fax:
706-542-8356
Login for Faculty and Staff
Submit a Student Complaint