The soil affects our lives every day. Soil science graduates work in a number of professions, in a wide variety of organizations, government agencies, industries, and consulting firms. It is mostly true when we produce a product there are waste materials created. Toxic waste, old underground storage tanks, and our everyday garbage all have to go somewhere. This option deals with the management and solutions to these problems.
Students study a variety of subjects ranging from civil engineering to microbiology.
Water option Imagine the water that came out of your faucet at home was not safe to drink or bathe in or that the birds that visit your backyard feeder no longer came because the wetlands they used for rest during migration had disappeared. These are some of the water quality issues that our program addresses. Students will learn about soils and hydrology as well as methods for rehabilitation and restoration of ecosystems. Return to top of page Fisheries and wildlife management Fisheries and wildlife management is an applied science using basic biology to solve problems such as endangered or over populated species. Wildlife and fisheries specialists address the biological, economic, and social components of managing these resources.