Environmental Science

This program
Best fit for:

• First-time college students or transfers
• Students 18-22
• Residential students at our main campus

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Who will my professors be?
Associate Professor of Chemistry; Chair, Department of Natural Sciences
Phone: 706-778-8500 x1283
Elaine Bailey
Professor, Chemistry | Chair, Department of Natural Sciences | Assoc. Dean, Mathematical and Natural Sciences
706-778-8500 x1283
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Managing precious resources.

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science is designed for students interested in studying resource use, environmental problems, and solutions to these problems from a scientific perspective.

Environmental science is the study of the natural environment and how humans use natural resources. A scientific understanding of the interaction between humans and the environment is crucial to issues of resource use, including resource management, environmental pollution, and finding solutions to environmental problems.

Environmental science is interdisciplinary by nature and involves expertise in the sciences (biology, chemistry, toxicology, and related scientific fields) as well as ethics, economics, and other social science disciplines.

Because of the growth of human populations worldwide and increasing global awareness of the importance of the environment, this is one of the most rapidly growing academic fields.

Similarly, career opportunities in the environmental field and opportunities for graduate studies are becoming increasingly abundant. This major is specifically designed to prepare students for these opportunities

What classes will I take?

ENVS 2070. Environmental Science
ENVS 3990. Philosophy and Methodology Of Science
ENVS 4950. Senior Seminar
ENVS 4980/4989. Senior/Honors Research (Optional)
ENVS 4999. Honors Thesis (Optional)

Choose 2

CHEM 3050. Current Topics In Environmental Chemistry
GEOL 3050. Current Topics In Environmental Geology
BIOL 3050. Current Topics In Environmental Biology

Geology

GEOL 1101. Physical Geology
GLAB 1101. Physical Geology Lab
GEOL 3100. Hydrology

Geographical Information

GISS 2200. Introduction To Geographical Information Systems
GISS 3300. Applications In Geographical Information Systems

BIOL 1101. General Biology I
BLAB 1101. General Biology Lab I
BIOL 1102. General Biology II
BLAB 1102. General Biology Lab II
BIOL 3200. Microbiology
BIOL 4700. Ecology

CHEM 1101. General Chemistry I
CLAB 1101. General Chemistry Lab I
CHEM 1102. General Chemistry II
CLAB 1102. General Chemistry Lab II
CHEM 2351. Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 3322. Instrumental Analysis

PHYS 2110. Physics I
PHYS 2120. Physics II

PHIL/RELG 3325. Environmental Ethics
BUSA 1210. Principles of Economics

Prepare to Make a Life

What can I do with a major in
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE?
Piedmont students have gone on to pursue careers in:

  • Soil Science
  • Solid Waste
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Air Quality
  • Water Quality Management
  • Land Conservation
  • Water Conservation
  • Fishery Management
  • Wildlife Management
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Forestry
  • Environmental Education
  • Communications
  • Planning
  • Environmental Law

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