Academic Learning Compact - Environmental Science

Environmental science is the science of humanity's role in natural systems, the basis of our economy. This program accesses courses universitywide and provides numerous opportunities for international study. You will acquire reliable knowledge and interdisciplinary perspectives of complex environmental issues, gaining the full range of knowledge relevant to a professional understanding of complex environmental problems in the biological and physical sciences, ethics, economics, policy and law.

Additional information is available from your major's website.

Before Graduating You Must

• Complete at least one course in each of the foundation areas.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Know the essential concepts of physical and biological sciences that describe environmental systems.
2. Know the essential concepts of social sciences that describe human activity in the environment.
3. Apply the scientific method to developing reliable knowledge and to informing the policy process.
4. Effectively communicate concepts and conclusions in spoken and written form.