Environmental Sciences B.S.

The BS in environmental sciences is designed to provide students with the scientific background and practical skills needed to successfully address environmental issues and the background required to be successful applicants to graduate programs. Students may choose from advanced courses designed to emphasize studies in biological remediation technologies, water quality, or agriculture while participating in a common core of courses which provide knowledge in the basic principles relevant to all areas.

Program Outcomes:
- Use the scientific method in practice, especially with regard to hypothesis testing and analysis
- Explain and use principles of environmental science to solve current and future environmental issues
- Critique and apply analytical protocols from current literature
- Identify and demonstrate effective communication skills (oral and written)
- Shows comprehension of the fate of chemicals in the environment, potential impacts that chemicals have, and remedial measures for an acceptable risk level, with the writing of risk assessments and creation of remediation plans
- Integrate the multiple facets that influence sustainable management decisions within the context of environmental stewardship.
- Recognize personal strengths and limitations, and value the strengths and perspectives brought by other individuals’ worldviews and expertise
- Comprehend and practice professional ethical behavior in hypothetical and real-life situations
- Evaluate environmental issues to make science-based decisions
- Use your entry-level expertise in environmental science to help solve the environmental problems of the world
- Formulate useful questions about contaminated sites, design proper data collection protocols, and analyze data to make decisions regarding contaminants of concern and methods of remediation