Environmental Science
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About the program
As the second oldest in the nation, the undergraduate Environmental Science program offers a modern introduction to the environmental sciences and 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:- Physical Geography
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Organic Chemistry
- Introduction to Plant Sciences
- Conservation Biology
- Fisheries & Wildlife Management
- Environmental Planning & Assesment
- Quantitative Environmental Methods & Statistics
- Geology and Hydrology
- Aquatic Ecology
- General Biology
- Forest Ecology and Management
- Geographic Information Systems
- Pollution Science
- Vertebrate Zoology
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
Experiential & hands-on learning opportunities
Field Trips to the mountains and area lakes take the classroom and textbook studies outside where they can be practically applied.
Study Abroad: Students of the Environmental Science program have a unique opportunity for graduate work at the University of Ulster at Coltraine in Northern Ireland and undergraduate study at Bishop Burton College, Beverly, North Yorkshire, England.
Internships: Students are required to complete internships in career areas and to establish mentors through these internships.
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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
Environmental Science Faculty
Todd Fredericksen | View Profile
Assistant Professor of Forestry and Wildlife
Program Coordinator of Environmental Science
Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
(540) 365-4360
tfredericksen@ferrum.edu
George Byrd
Associate Professor of Agriculture
Ph.D., University of Georgia
(540) 365-4378
gbyrd@ferrum.edu
David Johnson
Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Science
Ph.D., University of Michigan
(540) 365-4364
djohnson@ferrum.edu
Bob Pohlad
Professor of Biology and Horticulture
Ph.D., University of Georgia
(540) 365-4367
bpohlad@ferrum.edu
Carolyn Thomas
Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
(540) 365-4368
cthomas@ferrum.edu
William Schmachtenberg | View Profile
Adjunct Professor of Paleontology and Geology
Ph.D., University of Chicago
(540) 365-2121
wschmachtenberg@ferrum.edu
Rathin Basu
Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Virginia Tech
(540) 365-4204
rbasu@ferrum.edu
Glen Stevens
Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science
Ph.D., Virginia Tech
(540) 365-4554
gstevens@ferrum.edu
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