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Environmental Science - Bachelor of Science
Surrounded by the forests, lakes, waterways and carefully managed private lands of the Adirondack Park, Paul Smith's College provides an ideal setting for you to access and study the natural world. The college's commitment to experiential learning is evident in this program which will expose you to cutting-edge environmental technologies such as Geographic Information Systems and train you to carry out and evaluate scientific investigations of the environment.
Right from the start, your education here at Paul Smith's College will take you into the field as well as the laboratory and the classroom. This program prepares you for a career in professions such as consulting, environmental education, and a wide variety of technical and administrative positions in state, federal, and private agencies, as well as entry into graduate programs in the natural sciences.
Biology and Environmental Science
Both of these programs help students to gain scientific knowledge and skills. However, the main focus of the Environmental Science Program is to offer broad training in the physical and life sciences, ranging from the molecular to the ecosystem level, but also incorporating the place of humans in the natural world. The curriculum is designed to incorporate the following aspects of a well-balanced education:
Inquiry Skills - These encompass the most fundamental aspects of science inquiry, from observation and reasoning skills, to the design and execution of scientific investigations, to the analysis and presentation of scientific information in oral and written formats.
Biological Knowledge - This includes scientific vocabulary, a grasp of central scientific principles, and information that is specific to the fields of biology, chemistry, ecology, and other aspects of environmental and social science.
Social/Ethical aspects of biological sciences - Understanding the place of science in society is a key aspect of environmental science literacy. In this program, your training will be conducted in the context of major issues facing the world today, from the general societal use and misuse of scientific knowledge to specific issues such as ecosystem management, air and water pollution, and climate change.
If you have questions about environmental science, contact Dr. Janet Mihuc
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