Environmental Science
About the program
As one of the oldest in the nation, the undergraduate Environmental Science program offers a modern introduction to the environmental sciences. The challenging background enables students to deal with important environmental issues of the 21st century. Rather than a traditional biological approach to the environment, the program emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the field by drawing from biology, chemistry, statistics, earth sciences, economics, law, and the humanities. Environmental problems are approached from a holistic perspective. Ferrum’s Environmental Science program offers students great flexibility in developing their own interests.
Coursework in Environmental Science
The curriculum incorporates a variety of topics to prepare students for opportunities in the field of Environmental Science, and includes courses such as:
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Aquatic Ecology
- Fisheries & Wildlife Management
- Geographic Information Systems
- Forest Ecology and Management
- Physical Geography
- Organic Chemistry
- Introduction to Plant Sciences
- Conservation Biology
- Environmental Planning & Assessment
- Quantitative Environmental Methods & Statistics
- Geology and Hydrology
- General Biology
- Pollution Science
- Vertebrate Zoology
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Related Clubs
There are over 50 clubs and organizations available to students at Ferrum College. These are specifically related to Environmental Science:
- Agriculture Club
- Environmental Action Coalition
- Wildlife Club
- Ferrum Nature Society
- Ferrum College Sustainability Society
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What can I be with a major in Environmental Science?
A major in Environmental Science leads to traditional career paths, as well as less expected fields. For example:
- You could be a(n) ...
- Natural Resource Manager
- Environmental Educator
- Air Quality Controller
- Hydrologist
- Wildlife Manager
- Fish Hatchery Manager
- Park Ranger
- Soil & Water Conservation Consultant
- Conservation Biologist
- Forester
- Environmental Health Inspector
- Game Warden
- Wildlife Rehabilitator
- Environmental Policy Analyst
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Environmental Science Faculty
Glen Stevens
Program Coordinator of Environmental Science
Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science
Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
(540) 365-4554
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George Byrd |
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Associate Professor of Agriculture
Program Coordinator of Agriculture
Ph.D., University of Georgia
(540) 365-4378
gbyrd@ferrum.edu
Carolyn L. Thomas |
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Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnical Institution and State University
(540) 365-4368
cthomas@ferrum.edu
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Find out more
Information is only an email away! Contact Dr. Stevens, Program Coordinator for Environmental Science at gstevens3@ferrum.edu
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