Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science
About the Major
Learn the analytical and communication skills and the broad background to understand and address complex environmental issues. Because environmental issues are not resolved in the scientific, technological, social, or political arena alone, the interdisciplinary curriculum integrates principles and methodology from the social sciences, engineering, the natural sciences, and humanities. All environmental sciences majors participate in an international experience.
Program Highlights
The curriculum emphasizes aspects of watershed science, hydrology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), surface processes, ecology, and environmental geochemistry.
Sample Courses
- Climate Change Solutions
- Energy and the Environment
- Environmental Sciences
- Selected Topics in Environmental Science
Career Options
Our graduates are employed in a wide variety of industries, including nonprofits, government and private-sector companies.
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- State Water Resources Control Board
- New Zealand Department of Conservation
- HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc.
Transferable Skills
- Thinking critically and analytically
- Conducting research and presenting findings
- Working in groups for collective problem-solving
- Organizing and maintaining accurate records
- Making detailed observations by collecting data
- Operate scientific equipment
- Detailed knowledge of lab techniques
- Public speaking and presentation
- Finding solutions to intricate problems
- Technical writing and communication
Environmental Sciences Program
College of Sciences
