Guide to Environmental Science Programs and Top Colleges

Environmental studies and natural resource management courses are being offered at schools, colleges and universities as a multi-disciplinary concentration which involves teachings in social, political and economic sciences.

Natural resources management provides student with flexible approach to resource conservation like land, water, mineral and the wildlife. Environmental studies on the other hand place its concern on global protection of the environment and the creation of sustainable sources of clean air and water as well as safe energy diversification.

Each area of discipline and concentration are categorized in courses and degrees that provide flexible approaches to the study of environmental sciences and resource management. The degree is either a BS (Bachelor in Science) or a BA (Bachelor in Arts) in any related subject about Environmental Science or Studies.

· For those whose inclinations in environmental studies border on the technical aspects of the environment its problems as well as its analysis and solutions the course to be taken up would be one that is BS (Bachelor in Science).

On the other hand, for those whose interest lies in policy and management aspect of environmental science which involves analysis and problem solving of environmental issues the course to be taken up would be one that is BA (Bachelor in Arts).

Pre-requisites for college entry level may be similar to the one indicated below, but may also differ if other universities require additional.

Pre-requisites:

1. F .Sc/A-level or Equivalent with at least 60% Marks. B.A / B .Sc with Botany, Chemistry and Zoology or equivalent with CGPA 2.0/4.0 or at least 45% Marks.

2. Must have passed the University admission requirement

Satisfactorily complete the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general test.

University of California, Berkeley

Office of Undergraduate and Interdisciplinary Studies

301 Campbell Hall, 642-0108.

Administrative Office-Majors

359 Campbell Hall, 642-2628.

 

Here at UC Berkeley, Environmental Science students will learn about the effects of man’s activities regarding the environment and its natural system. To effectively address the related problems and issues, the students are trained to use the tools and techniques learned from studying different disciplines such as

biology, ecology, chemistry, toxicology, geology, hydrology, meteorology, geography, engineering, statistics, behavioral science, policy analysis, economics, and law.

 

Graduates of the Environmental Sciences can expect to find work in local, state and federal agencies such as the EPA, or for private environmental consulting firms. Given their solid background in the basic sciences graduates of Environmental Sciences have played major roles in solving some of the most critical challenges facing the world today.

 

 

 

Related Courses Offered:

 

 

BS Environmental Sciences

http://ls.berkeley.edu/ugis/environ/

 

BS Civil Engineering Environmental Emphasis

http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/

 

BS Resource Management Natural or Physical Science Emphasis Social Science Emphasis

phone:510642-4385

University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill Ranking

Chapel Hill, NC

Institute for the Environment

CB# 1105, 100 Miller Hall

Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1105

World population and its increasing demand for sustenance, goods and services has continuously depleted the earth’s natural resources causing much strain on the environment. The University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill provides the Institute for the Environment as a solution by joining the faculty, students and staff from across the campus to offer multidisciplinary programs in education, research and outreach.

The Carolina campus has an impressive array of activities in environmental education, research and outreach. These are carried out in building the collaborative spirit of Carolina.

Related Courses Offered:

BA/Minor in Environmental Studies

http://www.ie.unc.edu/index.cfm

BS Geology Environmental Geology Concentration

http://www.geosci.unc.edu/

BS Public Health

http://www.sph.unc.edu/envr/degrees_1236_6328.html

BS/Minor in Environmental Science

http://www.ie.unc.edu/index.cfm

Geography Major Earth Environmental Systems Concentration

http://www.unc.edu/depts/geog/

Marine Science Minor

http://marine.unc.edu/

University of California--Los Angeles Ranking

Los Angeles, CA

Department of Earth and Space Sciences

595 Charles Young Drive East,

Los Angeles, CA 90095-1567

Southern California with its assortment of rich ecosystem provides a natural laboratory for environmental physiologists, plant and animal ecologists, and evolutionary biologists. Hence, UCLA is quite selective in accepting applications from qualified students lest they receive far more than they can accommodate.

The freshman and transfer admission processes are given indetail at the Freshman Admission and Transfer Admission sections.

Related Courses Offered:

BS Atmospheric Sciences

Department of Earth and Space Sciences UCLA

phone:(888) ESS-UCLA

Los Angeles, Ca 90095-1567

http://www.ess.ucla.edu/

BS Environmental Engineering

http://www.cee.ucla.edu/

Ecology, Behavior and Evolution Major

http://www.college.ucla.edu/lifesciences/

The University of Michigan

830 North University

2019 Kraus Natural Science Building

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1048 USA

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

In keeping with the current research-driven goals in biology, the department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) aims to expose their students in the undergraduate curriculum to the latest areas of learning while providing hands-on research experience.

EEB offers studies in ecology and evolutionary biology and the department participates in the LSA/SNRE Program in the Environment concentration.

Related Courses Offered:

BS Chemical Engineering

http://www.engin.umich.edu/dept/cheme/

BS Civil Engineering Environmental Emphasis

http://www.engin.umich.edu/dept/cee/

BS Ecology

http://www.eeb.lsa.umich.edu/eeb/

Earth Sciences Minor Environmental Geology Minor Geochemistry Minor Oceanography Minor

http://www.lsa.umich.edu/geo/undergrad/concentrations/

University of Virginia

291 McCormick Rd http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/

PO Box 400123

Charlottesville, VA 22904-4123

(434) 924-7761, FAX (434) 982-2137

For students interested in joining the Environmental Sciences major/minor in our graduate program, information is available from our Prospective Students web page. All Environmental Sciences students interested in career opportunities, summer placements, and academic funding should consult the bulletin boards and literature outside the main office, Clark 111. Telephone: 924-7761.

Related Courses Offered:

Biology Major Ecology Track

http://www.virginia.edu/biology/

BS Chemistry Environmental Chemistry Specialization

http://www.virginia.edu/chem/

Environmental Sciences Major Atmospheric Science Option Geosciences Option Hydrology and Water Re

http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/