The curriculum includes a minor in chemistry. Watershed Management Emphasis Students in Watershed Management study the interrelationship of land use and water resources. A graduate with a degree in Watershed Management often conducts land, stream, and lake surveys and may be involved in land use planning. Aquatic Toxicology Emphasis Students study the transport, fate, and effects of contaminants in the aquatic environment. The curriculum is balanced between the physical, chemical, and biological sciences.
Graduates work primarily for regulatory agencies, industry, and private consultants.
Groundwater Management Emphasis Students study the occurrence, movement, chemistry, and management of this critical resource. The curriculum emphasizes the physical and chemical sciences. Employment opportunities abound in developing water supplies and environmental protection and restoration.