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环境 Science

Department of Biology & Geology
(440) 826-2262

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OVERVIEW

Climate change. Population growth. Resource extraction. Fair trade practices. How do we as a global society address key issues affecting our environment and well-being?

环境 science is a rewarding career field that integrates scientific knowledge and discovery with the complex interaction between humans and nature.

全面、 INTEGRATED STUDIES

Baldwin Wallace's 环境 science major is an 跨学科 study of biology, chemistry and geology. It combines rigorous coursework with extensive research and field experiences.

You'll be challenged to explore, analyze and hypothesize solutions for the 不断变化的 环境 issues facing our world and humankind. You'll learn to think critically, communicate effectively and 解决问题 efficiently.

EXCELLENT RESEARCH 机会

Ten specialty labs offer outstanding 协作 机会 for 教员-学生 research. Convenient access to bench space and equipment provide you with impressive research experience at the 本科 level.

  • BW教授和学生正在研究蚯蚓和决定其分布的环境因素

    Exceptional research 机会 make BW a standout among students interested in 环境 science.

  • 19岁的泰勒·马哈尼从洛基河的东支流收集水质样本. 泰勒的数据将帮助里奇菲尔德遗产保护区监测水质.

    Tylor Mahany '19 collects water quality samples from the east branch of the Rocky River. Tylor's data will assist the Richfield Heritage Preserve with monitoring water quality.

  • BW的现代生物实验室包括室外原生植物和雨水花园, greenhouse, 植物生长室, 昆虫室和斑马鱼水族馆.

    BW's modern biology 实验室 include an outdoor native plant and rain garden, greenhouse, plant growth chambers, insect room and zebrafish aquaria.

  •  实地研究很受欢迎,它将教科书学习与现实调查相结合. BW靠近克利夫兰地铁公园,提供了丰富的学习机会.

    Field studies are popular and integrate textbook learning with real-world 调查. BW's proximity to the Cleveland Metroparks, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Richfield Heritage Preserve offers outstanding access to diverse learning 机会.

  • BW技术先进的实验室, 比如这里的化学图, 在本科阶段提供令人印象深刻的研究经验.

    BW's 技术 advanced labs, such as the chemistry lab pictured here, offer impressive research experience at the 本科 level.

信息图:成长中的职业领域

GROWING CAREER FIELD

Heightened public, government and business interests in 环境 hazards and 可持续性 have led to a promising job outlook. Demand for 环境 scientists and related professions are projected to increase by 11 percent from 2016-26, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Ohio is one of the nation's top 10 states for 环境 science jobs.

COMPARING 环境 SCIENCE, 可持续性

可持续性 focuses on reducing negative human impact on the environment. 环境 science is dedicated to the scientific study of the environment that includes examining the relationship between humans and the environment, and finding effective ways to address challenges both now and in the future.

Career 机会

环境 science can be a 踏脚石 to 研究生 education. It also can prepare you for a career with government agencies as well as in private industry. Career fields include:

  • 环境 consulting and impact analysis
  • Green business
  • Public interest lobbying
  • Water conservation
  • 环境 education
  • Recycling
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Park naturalist

CURRICULUM

A 全面的 program, 环境 science is offered as a major.

The curriculum includes a strong foundation in biology, chemistry and geology leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. It is rich in theoretical and empirical studies. You'll learn 调查 methods of gathering important scientific data that can be analyzed, synthesized and applied to real-world situations.

You'll learn by doing. A capstone course integrates your studies and provides a 协作 opportunity for you to address and help solve a real-world 环境 issue. A required internship builds valuable skills and networking contacts.

课程目录

Course Descriptions

Course 描述, 需求 for the major and additional information can be found in the University Catalog.

学生的经验

我们世界一流的教师将帮助您使您的教育经历成为您想要的一切. 小班教学和11:1的师生比例意味着教授会了解你和你的兴趣.

体验式学习将课堂学习与现实世界的机会联系起来. BW的校园资源和附近的克利夫兰地铁公园和里奇菲尔德联合娱乐区提供了出色的研究和实地经验.

课外学生组织

将课堂学习与课外活动联系起来是建立专业关系网的理想选择, 与同伴互动,获得宝贵的领导经验. 课外活动机会包括:

学生环保意识

教育BW和周围社区有关环境问题是这个团体的使命. 它为学生提供有关回收的信息,与其他环保组织合作, 照顾当地的俄亥俄植物花园, EarthFest的志愿者,并赞助各种活动.

农民夹克

该组织向BW和周边社区宣传堆肥的重要性, 可持续发展倡议和本地食物,通过维护健康的社区花园.

Fauna

这个学生团体提供知识, 为对动物学相关领域感兴趣的学生提供经验和交流机会. 它还通知并建议他们选择研究生和兽医学校.

选择俄亥俄州第一STEM学者计划

The 选择俄亥俄州第一STEM学者计划 对秋季即将进入鲍德温华莱士大学的一年级学生或转学生以及对环境科学感兴趣的俄亥俄州居民开放. 学生有资格申请该欧博allbet,该欧博allbet还提供“选择俄亥俄第一”奖学金, 授予实质性年度奖励, 可再生的奖学金.

校友的成功

Baldwin Wallace has long championed the success of its students. Evidence of this can be seen in the 非凡的 achievements of its alumni spread throughout the United States and the world.

Nine out of 10 BW graduates who completed a bachelor's degree in the 2016-17 academic year reported that they were employed or pursuing graduate and/or professional studies within six months of graduation.

FACULTY

凯伦·门罗

椅子上,生物学 & 地质部门
Ph.D.亚利桑那大学野生动物生态学与保护教授

凯伦·门罗

Lisa Ponton

化学副教授
Ph.D.,分析化学,爱荷华州立大学

Lisa Ponton

全职教师

凯莉·戴维斯·托德
环境科学欧博allbet协调员
Professor
Ph.D.普渡大学

Kathryn M. Flinn
助理教授
Ph.D.康奈尔大学

Karen E. Munroe
椅子上,生物学 & 地质部门
Professor
Ph.D.美国亚利桑那大学

Lisa Ponton
副教授
Ph.D.爱荷华州立大学