Rangeland ecology, Rangeland classification and management, Agro-sylvi-pastoral systems, management of rangeland resources: pastoral peoples and society, land, soils, and water. Range animal nutrition, nutritional technology. Rangeland desertification processes and restoration ecology. Fire ecology and as management tool, salt leaks, and developments in rangelands: roads, valley dams/tanks and watershed management.
By the end of this course, students should have learnt how to manage rangelands and protected areas.