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Students majoring in Water and Soil Resources enroll in courses offered by both the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences' Department of Crop and Soil Sciences and the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. Their curriculum focuses on biological, ecological, chemical, and physical principles affecting water and soil management, covering topics like resource assessment, soil formation, preservation, and restoration. Graduates specializing in water and soil resources find employment in private industry as technical experts, researchers, and data professionals. Agricultural businesses at regional and local levels recruit these specialists for roles involving land use planning, quality assurance, and data analysis. Numerous alumni establish independent consulting practices or join environmental firms to evaluate ecosystems, track contamination levels, restore damaged areas, and develop environmental regulations.