环境研究-文学士
If you have an interest in shaping environmental policy, addressing sustainability issues, and taking on environmental challenges, consider our interdisciplinary program in environmental studies.
概述
If you have an interest in biology or 化学 and care about finding solutions to environmental problems and addressing sustainability issues, consider our 环境科学 major. 在UHart, we offer you research and internship opportunities to jump start your career or prepare you for graduate studies.
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In our BS in 环境科学 program, you choose from two concentrations, one focused on environmental biology and the other centered on environmental 化学. Both options provide you with the benefit of working with our expert faculty across a wide range of subject matter.
我们的课程, 研究的机会, and internship experiences will help you develop cross-cutting and interdisciplinary skills to prepare you to apply scientific research findings thoughtfully when addressing environmental problems.
职业选择和前景
You prepare for a rewarding career addressing sustainability and environmental issues for industry, 政府, 非营利组织.
Examples of careers include:
- 环境科学家
- 环境工程师
- 自然护理主任
- 野生动物学家
- Corporate environmental manager or officer
- 空气污染分析员
- 自然资源经理
The median pay for an environmental scientist or specialist with a bachelor’s degree is $71,130, with 8% growth expected through 2028 according to the U.S. 劳工统计局.
学位要求
You must complete a total of 61-76 credits. A total of 12 required core courses (43 credits) provides you with a foundation in various disciplines important to the scientific study of the environment—biology, 化学, 环境科学, 生态, 地质, 和生物统计学. Required internship/research and capstone experience offer real-world, hands-on opportunities that help you prepare for a postgraduate career.
十二门核心课程
- 生物学入门I & II
- 大学化学1 & II
- Intro to Environmental Science
- 描述性地质
- 生态
- 生物统计学
- 微积分预科或微积分
- Applied Environmental Chemistry
- Independent Study or Internship
- 顶石
For more information, and to see a complete list of requirements, visit the 课程目录.
Electives and Concentrations
You complete an additional 18-33 credits in your area of interest. You'd select from two areas of concentration.
环境生物学
You take the following courses
- 保护生物学
- 医学微生物学
- 科学写作
Choose two additional electives such as:
- Connecticut Environmental Regulations and Policy
- Geographic Information Systems
- 定量分析
环境化学:
You take the following courses:
- 代数基础物理学I-II
- 有机化学I-II
- 定量分析
- 仪器分析
Choose twos additional electives such as:
- Geographic Information Systems
- 医学微生物学
- 危险废物管理
For more information, and to see a complete list of requirements, visit the 课程目录.
实习
We work with students to assist them in securing a meaningful internship experience.
Examples of Connecticut-based organizations
- 4-H奥尔巴赫农场
- Agricultural and Conservation Commission
- 比尔兹利动物园
- CT Agricultural Experiment Stations (New Haven and Windsor)
- CT Department of Environment and Energy Protection College Internship Program
- CT DEEP (State Park) Trail Associations
- CT大会
- 康涅狄格海洋补助金
- Housatonic Valley Association
- 神秘水族馆
- Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition
- The Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CEPA)
- 落石基金会
- Connecticut League of Conservation Voters
Examples of national and international organizations
- Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences
- 非政府组织的可持续性
- NOAA New Virtual Student Federal Service (remote)
- 大自然保护协会
- Youth Animal Save/Youth Climate Save
- 气候研究所
学习成果
Students graduating with a 环境科学学士 will be able to:
- Understand and apply key concepts from the ecological and physical sciences, 还有经济上的, 政治, 以及社会视角, to address environmental issues
- Think critically by integrating multiple disciplines that intersect with environmental concerns to solve environmental problems
- Demonstrate an ability to use research skills to gather empirical, natural scientific evidence that bears on the critical analysis of environmental issues and sustainability
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, about scientific research
- 应用 skills of quantitative literacy by analyzing environmental data to assess environmental issues
