Majors & Concentrations
The Aquatic Sciences Major prepares students for professional careers in fisheries research and management, information and education, and interdisciplinary investigations of environmental problems with emphasis on fresh water systems.
As a Forester, you are charged with protecting and enhancing forest ecosystems and the social and economic benefits produced by forests.
The Wildlife Major prepares students for professional careers in wildlife research, management, and education.
Concentrations OFFERED:
Aquatic Sciences | Digital Natural Resources | Forest Ecosystems | Furniture Design | Urban Forestry | Wildlife Science | Wood Products Manufacturing Technology
Summer Practicum
At our Summer Practicum students in all three majors gain first-hand knowledge through hands-on experiences no classroom lecture can match.
Marine Biology Practicum
Marine Biology Practicum presents students with expanded opportunities to use field techniques to sample and report on marine habitats and organisms.
The cost varies depending on factors such as where a student chooses to live, travel expenses, food costs, enrollment in a specific program, scholarships, etc.
The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources has a Career Services Advisor to assist FNR students in career exploration and placement.
Natural History in La Fortuna & Curú National Wildlife Refuge in Costa Rica
Spring Break
This course offers students the opportunity to explore biodiversity hand conduct field studies in tropical rainforest, Pacific dry forest, Pacific rock reef, and Pacific mangrove swamp ecosystems of Costa Rica. Advisor: Dr. Reuben Goforth, Facebook: Costa Rica Natural History Study Abroad
Conservation Biology & Biodiversity Restoration in Columbia
Summer
Students will have hands/eyes-on exposure to Colombian tropical ecology and ongoing projects for the conservation/restoration of the extraordinary biodiversity distributed across habitats ranging from the Andean forest to marine and marshland sites on the Caribbean Coast. Advisor: Dr. Reuben Goforth, Facebook: Conservation & Biodiversity of Colombia Study Abroad
International Natural Resource Issue in Canada's Pacific Northwest
Summer
This is a joint course for students from North Carolina State University, Swedish University for Life Sciences (SLU), and Purdue. Topics that will be studied are forestry, fishing, and wildlife challenges and opportunities. Students will gain a holistic and thematic view on sustainable use and management of natural resources for different geographic, ecological and social conditions. Advisors: Dr. John Dunning,
Dr. Tomas Höök and Dr. Doug Jacobs
Environment & Culture Exploring in the Galapagos Islands & Ecuador
Summer
This course will introduce the unique environments and the culture of the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador while integrating ecological topics including biodiversity, adaptation and evolution, biogeography, endemicism, and conservation biology. Students will learn about the history of the islands, explore diverse ecosystems, and will see wildlife species including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions, whales, Galapagos penguins, sea turtles. Advisor: Dr. Liz Flaherty.
International Natural Resources in Sweden, Czech Republic & Poland
Summer
This is a joint course for students from North Carolina State University, Swedish University for Life Sciences (SLU), and Purdue. Topics that will be studied are forestry, fishing, and wildlife challenges and opportunities. Students will gain a holistic and thematic view on sustainable use and management of natural resources for different geographic, ecological and social conditions. Advisors: Dr. Patrick Zollner, Dr. Tomas Höök and Dr. Doug Jacobs
Check out FNR student organizations, freshman learning communities, and other Purdue FNR resources.
The FNR Student Services is a hub of support at Purdue for FNR students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public.
- Contact the FNR Student Services.
Where can a Purdue FNR degree take me?
Our world-class expertise in forestry, wildlife, fisheries & aquatic sciences, natural resources social science, and interdisciplinary ecology is helping solve some of the most important natural resource problems around the globe.
Career Opportunities
