This course of study provides students with the basic tools of biological science and sufficient understanding of resource conservation, conservation biology, and concerns about environmental sustainability to apply these tools to environmental problems.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a B.A. degree in environmental studies/biology combined will be able to:

✔ Identify the societal (social, political, economic and ethical) agents and structures that contribute to environmental change. (social science competency)

✔ Describe the structure and functioning of major physical and ecological components of the earth’s systems. (natural science competency)

✔ Access and analyze a complex literature addressing specific topics in environmental studies (ENVS), and evaluate the usefulness and limitations of individual sources of information. (analytic thinking)

✔ Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. (communication skills).