B.S. in Environmental Science
Human influence on the environment is shown to be one of the most pressing problems of the 21st century. Because assertions based on a lack of empirical evidence frequently occupy center stage in environmental debates, sound science is needed for environmental decision-making. Duquesne University has responded to this need with the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science.
Careers
The B.S. in Environmental Science provides a broad environmental background. Career choices may include positions in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Our graduates are prepared to work in such areas as environmental consulting, laboratory or field research, geology, compliance and environmental education.
Faculty Mentoring
All students receive individual attention and one-on-one mentoring during their entire undergraduate careers. Each student plans a course of study in close cooperation with a faculty advisor and the student's progress is closely coordinated with developing interests.
Undergraduates are strongly encouraged to pursue independent research as an essential part of their educational program. Research permits students to develop an even closer relationship with a faculty research director, who then serves as a mentor during career planning.
Program Information
The B.S. in Environmental Science provides a broad environmental background. Career choices may include positions in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Our graduates are prepared to work in such areas as environmental consulting, laboratory or field research, geology, compliance and environmental education.
Program Type
Major
Degree
Bachelor's
Duration
4-year
Required Credit Hours
127
Course Offerings
- ENVI 251 Prin of Envi Science
- ENVI 472 Env Biology
- ENVI 452 Env Chemistry
- ENVI 470 Env Toxicology
- ENVI Capstone
- MATH 115 Calculus I
- MATH 225/301 Statistics I
- MATH/CS Electives* (6 CR)
- CHEM 121 Gen Chem I
- CHEM 121L Gen Chem I Lab
- CHEM 122 Gen Chem II
- CHEM 122L Gen Chem II Lab
- CHEM 211 Organic Chem I
- CHEM 211L Organic Chem I Lab
- CHEM 212 Organic Chem II
- CHEM 212L Organic Chem II Lab
- BIOL111 / 111L Biology I/Lab
- BIOL 112 / 112L Biology II/Lab
- BIOL 212 Cell & Molecular
- BIOL 329 Gen. Microbiology
- PHYS 201/211 Physics I
- PHYS 201L/211L Physics I Lab
- PHYS 202/212 Physics II
- PHYS 202L/212L Physics II Lab
- ENGL 302W Scientific Writing
- SPRG 105 Seminar: Career Dev.
- Experiential Learning