2016-2017 University Catalog
Environmental Science, BS
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Banner Code: SC-BS-EVSC
College: College of Science
Department: Environmental Science and Policy
This program of study is offered by the Department of Environmental Science and Policy in the College of Science .
The Environmental Science, BS provides students with rigorous training in the fundamental science of the environment, and in the application of the key scientific principles to the analysis of environmental processes and problems and to the development of practical responses to those problems. The program covers ecological systems, environmental policy and the fundamental techniques of environmental science and engineering, protection and improvement of environmental quality, and public and private decision-making processes. Graduates of the program are prepared to undertake careers in a variety of environmental science fields, and are also qualified to pursue advanced scientific/professional education.
Students select a concentration in Conservation, Ecological Science, Environmental Health, Human and Ecosystem Response to Climate Change, or Marine, Estuarine, and Freshwater Ecology.
Students can fulfill the writing intensive requirement for this major by taking EVPP 337 .
Students must fulfill all Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees including the Mason Core .
For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see the Academic Policies section of the catalog.
This has been designated a Green Leaf program. For further information, please visit Green Leaf Programs and Courses .
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