Environmental Science

Major

环境科学专业以生物学为主,辅以大量的计算机科学和数学课程, chemistry, and environmental policy to prepare students to solve modern environmental problems.

环境科学(ENVS) Environmental Studies (EVST) 是不同但相关的程序吗. 这两个项目都以环境研究的入门课程开始,并以研究方法和专业顶点课程结束. 两者都是跨学科的项目,重点是建立自然/物理科学方面的知识和技能, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts. However, 虽然这些内容领域存在于两个专业, ENVS专业要求更多的自然科学知识, physical science, 和计算科学的内容比EVST专业要多.

More information about the Environmental Studies Program can be found in the Course Catalog.

Environmental Science Snapshot

Beyond the Classroom

Environmental Science students have completed an NSF-REU research internship at Blandy Experimental Farm (University of Virginia); completed an independent study on stormwater management with the Harshman CE Group, LLC; conducted research on conservation of genetic diversity of ash trees on the Allegheny National Forest; rehabilitated injured wildlife at Savannah Wildlife Rescue Center; planted and maintained trees for Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy; and led ecotours at Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park.

Students have also designed and participated in environmental and sustainability projects in Ecuador, Costa Rica, 在麦哲伦计划的支持下前往斯堪的纳维亚半岛, Mazingira Fund,以及出国留学的机会. The 卢斯亚洲研究与环境倡议 (LIASE) Program supports W&J学生和教师在整合, innovative projects and programs that promote Asian studies within the context of environmental studies.

ENVS和EVST专业的学生在专业会议或校园内完成他们的课程. 2020年的校园演讲包括各种各样的主题,以及 you can view them here.