Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Offered By: College of Natural Sciences

Domains

  1. Science Foundations -
    • Examine the process of genetic change in an organism.
    • Examine the quantitative relationships of mass and energy in a chemical reaction.
    • Examine fundamental concepts of fluid flow using models and mathematical descriptions.
  2. Scientific Communication -
    • Communicate the practical impact of scientific evidence.
    • Analyze current scientific literature in evidence-based practice.
    • Organize central ideas and concepts in a cohesive and logical manner.
    • Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas through formal written methods.
    • Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas through formal visual and oral methods.
  3. Professionalism and Ethics -
    • Analyze the relationship between society and science.
    • Demonstrate professional behavior in respect to appearance, communication, ethics, and respect for diversity.
    • Illustrate the collaborative nature of science.
  4. Data Analysis and Interpretation -
    • Develop the most appropriate test of hypothesis using a variety of experimental designs.
    • Apply quantitative skills and tools in the management and analysis of data sets.
    • Analyze, interpret, and apply data obtained from current technologies within a given context.
    • Identify subsequent analyses based on interpretation of data.
  5. Environmental and Human Health Regulations -
    • Identify the appropriate regulations to apply to an environmental and human health protection issue.
    • Create a plan for achieving environmental or human health compliance.
    • Apply appropriate regulations and best practices in environmental and human health protection to ensure safety and compliance.
    • Communicate regulatory outcomes to the appropriate agency.
    • Examine waste management concepts including systems, classifications, and disposal methods.
  6. Environmental Science -
    • Describe interactions among physical and biological elements within an ecosystem.
    • Analyze the local and global impact of current sustainability practices among ecosystem components at multiple functional scales.
    • Explain the causes and potential negative impacts of a loss of biodiversity.
    • Analyze conservation problems and devise solutions that include societal, ethical, and practical considerations.
    • Analyze how heredity and natural selection influence the characteristics and traits of various populations.
    • Identify major groups of organisms and classify them within a phylogenetic framework.

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