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Environmental science is an interdisciplinary major integrating study in complementary fields to promote understanding of the relationship between the living and non-living components of the world. Important concepts from biology, chemistry, geology, physics, economics, geography, sociology and political science are integrated to explore these connections. BGSU鈥檚 environmental science major places special emphasis on interactions between humans and nature and the environmental conflicts which arise from competing uses of resources and how they affect the natural world.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in Environmental Science are expected to:

Understand basic characteristics of ecosystems and environmental problems and be able to identify, investigate, and propose solutions to environmental issues as informed by an interdisciplinary background in the natural sciences;

Understand the interrelationships between environmental problems and human societies and cultures;

Engage in rational, civil discourse about complex environmental issues in a manner that considers all viewpoints;

Participate in practical, experience-based learning through internships, field experiences, workshops, and independent research projects;

Communicate effectively in written and oral forms;

Gain facility with technologies and tools used in environmental analysis, such as geographic information systems, global positioning systems, statistical analysis, and remotely sensed images.

Internships and Careers

Students may select a study abroad semester to provide an environmental experience within a different culture. Internships in the host country are part of the international opportunity.

Modern society needs a steady supply of well-trained, knowledgeable environmental scientists with broad-based, interdisciplinary science training and strong problem-solving skills. Students completing the environmental science major have a wide range of excellent career opportunities. Graduates are prepared for positions in fields such as natural-resource management, wildlife protection and preservation, biological and chemical quality monitoring, watershed management, geospatial systems analysis, conservation biology, environmental remediation, energy systems design and sustainable management. Opportunities exist in business as consultants, in industry and government as managers and technicians, and in non-profit organizations as technical specialists working on current threats to environmental integrity.

• Sustainable Management
• Restoration
• Education and Interpretation
Watershed Management
Geospatial Analysis