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The program in Environmental Studies provides students with a solid foundation in basic environmental sciences, specifically biology, physiology, and ecology. Additionally, students focus on in-depth analyses of local and global environmental challenges, and the dynamic relationships that exist between humans and their world. This major will provide students with a working knowledge of current environmental problems, so that they may address environmental challenges from a multidisciplinary approach..
Environmental Studies Facilities
The college has just completed a new Environmental Studies Classroom that is situated within an environmental research park on the campus. This classroom is a LEED-certified green building, and is associated with a Living Machine that filters water from a nearby stream. Combined with the environmental park, this area provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate research in stream ecology, forestry, and ecosystem studies.
In addition to the Environmental Park, there is an environmental research lab located within the biology department, for studies of aquatic toxicology and various other controlled laboratory experiments. The biology also has a greenhouse, which is currently slated for renovation.
Faculty and Professional Interests
Nancy E. Todd Ecology and evolution, anatomy, vertebrate biology, environmental studies
Wendy McFarlane Comparative physiology, environmental physiology, marine biology/ecology
Entry-level requirements and co-requisites:
Upper Level Requirements:
Choose from:
Endangered Earth |
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Global Environmentalism |
Foundations of Ecology OR BIO 2025 Aquatic Ecology |
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Environmental Ecology |
Marine Biology |
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Microbiology |
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Human anatomy and physiology |
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Parasitology |
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Vertebrate Biology |
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BIO 3021 |
Advanced Mammalian Physiology |
BIO 3001 |
Comparative Anatomy |
BIO 3022 |
Botany |
BIO 2019 |
Introduction to Geology |
BIO 2025 |
Aquatic Ecology |
BIO 3018 |
Invertebrate zoology |
Developmental Biology |
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BIO 3051 |
Tropical Rainforest Ecology |
All elective major courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C-.
In addition to the requirements as outlined above, environmental studies majors must also complete the following 3-course sequence (see course descriptions below for further details):
Research Seminar |
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Senior Research |
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Senior Evaluation |
Note: All students in the Senior Research Program are required to attend the senior presentations, and all majors are encouraged to attend.
Prerequisites
Requirements
Endangered Earth |
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Global Environmentalism |
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BIO 2019 |
Introduction to Geology |
BIO 2025 |
Special Topics: Aquatic Ecology |
Developmental Biology |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology |
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Microbiology |
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BIO 3018 |
Invertebrate Zoology |
BIO 3031 |
Aquatic Biology |
Vertebrate Biology |
BIO 3055 |
Environmental Ecology (includes laboratory and integrative project) |
Examples include:
Other classes may also be appropriate, see the Environmental Studies Chairperson for assistance.
Statistics for the Social Sciences and Tropical Rain Forest Ecology are strongly recommended for this program.
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