Environmental Science, Minor

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in Environmental Science are expected to:

• Understand basic characteristics of ecosystems and environmental problems and be able to identify, investigate, and propose solutions to environmental issues as informed by an interdisciplinary background in the natural sciences;
• Understand the interrelationships between environmental problems and human societies and cultures;
• Engage in rational, civil discourse about complex environmental issues in a manner that considers all viewpoints;
• Participate in practical, experience-based learning through internships, field experiences, workshops, and independent research projects;
• Communicate effectively in written and oral forms;
• Gain facility with technologies and tools used in environmental analysis, such as geographic information systems, global positioning systems, statistical analysis, and remotely sensed images.