School:
College of Science
Department:
Biological Science
Student Type:
Undergraduate
Program:
Environmental Science
Faculty:
Preston Aldrich, Ph.D.
Craig Broeder, Ph.D.
Laura Gruss, Ph.D.
Cheryl A. Heinz, Ph.D.
Lawrence F. Kamin, Ph.D.
Alfred R. Martin, Ph.D.
John Mickus, Ph.D
Lee Ann Smith, Ph.D.
Rev. Theodore D. Suchy, O.S.B., M.S.
Donald B. Taylor, Ph.D.
Monica Lee Tischler, Ph.D.
Allison K.Wilson, Ph.D.
Objectives:
Students who complete the Environmental Science program will:
1. Have a solid, multidisciplinary understanding of environmental problems and solutions;
2. Be able to integrate the many different aspects of environmental science and relate the underlying scientific theory to how environmental considerations affect our everyday lives;
3. Have an understanding of the principles (natural science) and practice (for example-economic, political, ethical, historical) of environmental problems;
4. Have developed critical reasoning and communication (written and oral) skills.
5. Be able to use current technologies to find information, identify appropriate strategies and select proper tools to address problems; and
6. Have earned OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
Requirements - Major:
Majors must complete the major core courses with a grade of "C" or better: BIOL-C108(3), C109(1); CHEM-C113(3), C114(1), C123(3), C124(1), 242(3), 243(1), 247(3), 248(1); PHYS-C113(3), C114(1), C118(3), 119(1); BIOL-363(3); ENVS-205(3), 210(1), 398(2). The student must also complete with a grade of "C" or better: BIOL-229(3), 364(1), 204(4), 256(3) or 258(3); MATH-111(3); philosophy ethics and three upper level science electives at the 200 level or above, including one at the 300 level. Science electives must be approved by the program director.
A student may have only one major in the biochemistry/molecular biology, biology, environmental science, and health science programs.
Major Sheet:
http://www.ben.edu/major_sheets/environscience.pdf (will open in a new window)
The information contained on this page is from the 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog and is valid until August 1, 2008.
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