| Range or range lands are large, barren lands that are | | | | Florida, Brigham Young University and University of |
| not suitable for plant growth, and thereby for | | | | Idaho are some of the popular universities in United |
| agriculture and cultivation. The main use of range | | | | States that offer post-graduate courses in range |
| lands is as a source of continuous forage for cattle. | | | | management. The number of students enrolling for |
| Ranges can also act as source of natural resources | | | | the subject of range ecology and management is |
| like minerals and timber. Also range lands can be | | | | continuously increasing thanks to the good career |
| converted as spaces for recreation and enjoyment. | | | | prospects the subject offers in various government |
| An ideal range land is one which provides all the | | | | and ecological organizations. |
| above-mentioned uses. It should continuously provide | | | | The idea of distance education has gained an |
| foliage for domestic animals; it should provide natural | | | | advantage when the personal computer and internet |
| resources; also it should have the spatial requirements | | | | became common household items. Many universities |
| to be converted as a recreational park. For | | | | are quick to spot the advent of technology and the |
| converting a range land into a multi-purpose | | | | opportunities it offers. Such universities began to |
| eco-system, it should be managed professionally and | | | | offer online learning facility for their regular courses. |
| scientifically. A branch of science has emerged for | | | | In the online learning program, students can register |
| this purpose. It is called the management of range | | | | themselves through the website of the university |
| ecology. Generally the management of range ecology | | | | and choose a course that they like to learn. The |
| is related with the sciences of environment and | | | | university then sends study materials to the students |
| agriculture. | | | | through internet. Some universities even provide |
| There are a number of universities and educational | | | | video conferencing facility for creating a real-life |
| institutions in United States that offer post-graduate | | | | class-room learning atmosphere. There are several |
| courses in management of range lands. Colorado | | | | universities that allow students to obtain masters |
| State University, Nova Southeastern University, | | | | degree on range ecology and its management |
| Washington State University, Oregon State | | | | through internet even though this is not a common |
| University, Montana State University, University of | | | | and traditional specialization like physics or zoology. |