The Environmental Science Program provides the student with concepts, methods, and practical laboratory and field experience in environmental pollution assessment and pollution control technology. The program is designed to meet the growing demand for environmental scientists in government, industry, and consulting due to a growing body of environmental legislation. The curriculum is interdisciplinary in nature with emphasis in the basic sciences. An academic minor field is not required under this curriculum. Core courses in the program stress technical and regulatory aspects of environmental quality.
Opportunities are available for specialization in ecology, chemistry, geology, or geography.
Students gain practical experience in the field through either an independent research project or the internship program. The internship involves real-world work experience in an area of Environmental Science with government, industry, or a consulting firm. Academic credit is based on a written technical report and an oral presentation. A minor in Environmental Science is available. A general course designed to cover all areas relating to contemporary ecological problems.