Interdisciplinary: combines multiple scientific disciplines, e.g., geology, soil science, ecology, biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics, and involves applied and theoretical aspects
Study of Interactions: examines relevant problems and human impacts on the environment focusing on interactions between organisms and their environment
Applied science: direct applications to environmental protection, resource management, public health, sustainability, policy and management
What Will I Learn?
Understand the natural processes that sustain life on Earth
Assess the impact of human activities on the environment
Develop sustainable solutions to environmental problems
Promote conservation and responsible management of natural resources
Careers in Environmental Science
Environmental Science pairs well with other degrees, e.g., business/economics, political science, sociology, health science, geography, geology
The following career paths can be in industry, government, or academia
