The Environmental Management Major prepares students for careers in government, industry, consulting and graduate study in environmental science or management. You will receive a strong background of core courses in biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, mathematics, physics, soils, and statistics. You will work closely with an advisor to design a program of study leading toward a particular career objective. A broad selection of elective courses provides flexibility for development of specialization within a particular focus area. Microbiology The Microbiology major provides you with an excellent foundation in the sciences, as well as a liberal arts education.
Microbiology is one of the most rapidly developing biological sciences today.
The broad training received by microbiology students opens opportunities for employment in numerous fields. Faculty The Biology and Microbiology Department has twenty-four faculty members. Twenty-three of the faculty have their terminal degree or Ph.D. in a specialized field of study. The Biology and Microbiology faculty are recognized on campus and internationally for their teaching, research and advising excellence and have received many awards for their efforts. Many faculty members have active research programs underway which provide opportunities for you to gain experience working in research laboratories.