Concordia University College of Alberta
Degree Requirements - 2009-2010 Academic Year
Four-Year Bachelor of Science:
Environmental Science Major
Environmental Science is an exciting and relatively new field which explores environmental principles and the interaction of humans and the environment. Concordia University College of Alberta is a leader in education in this non-traditional discipline; faculty members in our program are noted for their contributions to the private and public sector.
As a student in our Environmental Science program you will investigate the effect of human activities on the environment and ways by which we all can become environmentally responsible citizens. Our program takes a multi-disciplinary approach, demanding a strong background in the natural sciences and a working knowledge of social sciences, economics, and political science. You will study toxicology, risk assessment, environmental management, related health topics, and the ethics involved in environmental issues. The strength of our program lies in the balance between theory and practical learning.
Some courses in this program: Behavioral Ecology; Environmental Research Methods; Ecosystem Health; Aquatic Plant Ecology; Environmental Physiology; Environmental Toxicology; Environmental Management.
An Environmental Science major provides the appropriate background that can lead to these career options: Researcher, Impact Assessment Biologist, Environmental Health Officer, Environmental Engineer, Ecologist, Environmental Manager, Teacher, Consultant.
Faculty Members in the Environmental Science Department, Dr. Xin Chen, Dr. Sheri Dalton, Dr. Chris Earle, Dr. Harriet Harris, and Dr. Deborah Hemmerling are good resources for more information about the Environmental Science degree program. If you are interested in the Environmental Health (After Degree) program, consult the Director of Environmental Health, Dr. Karen McDonald.
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
- Core Requirements
- Environmental Science Major Requirements
- Minors and Requirements
- General Academic Requirements
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