Environmental Science

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Biology major Patrick Wright in a greenhouse with plants

Program at a Glance

Degree(s)

Master of Science

College(s)/School(s)

College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences

Department(s)

Molecular Biology and Chemistry Organismal and Environmental Biology

The environmental science masters program explores the knowledge, technical skills and background in ecological and environmental conservation theory. You will be able to conduct research and write a thesis, gaining hands-on experience through fieldwork and labs while exploring environmental policy, management, and taking elective courses to align with your career goals.

The program is flexible enough to fit a wide variety of interests and is designed for students planning to pursue a PhD, teachers who seek a master's degree in a biological science or students interested in careers with environmental agencies.

Degree Requirements

  • ENVS 505 - Technical and Scientific Writing
  • ENVS 510 - Biometry
  • ENVS 518 - Biological Conservation: Theory & Practice
  • ENVS 519 - Restoration Ecology
  • ENVS 522 - Summer Field Studies
  • ENVS 525 - Environmental Regulations
  • ENVS 530 - Biogeography
  • ENVS 532/532L - Wetlands Ecology and Laboratory
  • ENVS 534/534L - Marine Ecology and Laboratory
  • ENVS 535/535L - Ornithology and Laboratory
  • ENVS 536/536L - Terrestrial Ecology and Laboratory
  • ENVS 538/538L - Limnology and Aquatic Biology and Laboratory
  • ENVS 540/540L - Environmental Microbiology and Laboratory
  • ENVS 545/545L - Mammalogy and Laboratory
  • ENVS 550 - Global Change
  • ENVS 555/555L - GIS & Spatial Analysis Techniques and Laboratory
  • ENVS 575 - Seminar in Scientific Communication
  • ENVS 590 - Topical Seminars in Environmental Science
  • CHEM 535 - Nanochemistry and Nanotechnology
  • CHEM 543 - Atmospheric Chemistry
  • CHEM 545/545L - Instrumental Methods in Environmental and Laboratory
  • CHEM 560 - Polymer Chemistry
  • CHEM 565 - Environmental Chemistry
  • CHEM 570 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
  • CHEM 580 - Chemical Spectroscopy
  • ENVS 699 - Thesis Research
  • ENVS 689 - Project Research for Non-thesis
Course Catalog

Career Options

  • Environmental Scientist or Specialist
  • Conservation Scientist or Forester
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Environmental Planner
  • Climate Change Analyst
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