Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Sciences

University of Toledo

The University of Toledo in Ohio is one of the region’s first universities to offer an Environmental Sciences bachelor’s degree. The program is designed for students who want to solve environmental problems through science and data. The Toledo area is a perfect place to study the environment. Its diverse ecosystems - wetlands, savannahs, woodlands - combined with its location near Lake Erie and a large human population make for an ideal natural laboratory. Students study everything from air, water and soil pollution to climate change and animal, plant and ecosystem preservation. UToledo undergraduates work in the field to gain scientific skills. They also are required to take social science, humanities and other liberal arts courses to bring a human dimension to their science degrees. environmental sciences concentrations UToledo Environmental Sciences undergraduates choose a concentration in: Astronomy Biology Chemistry Ecology Geology Mathematics Physics Public Health top reasons to study environmental sciences at UToledo Innovative programming. New programs and resources include: Minors in sustainability and renewable energy. A concentration in public health. The addition of drones to an already-robust fleet of boats, trucks and vans for field research. An active-learning courtyard with sun, shade, rain and rock gardens. It was designed and constructed by environmental sciences students. Experiential learning. Collaboration with faculty on projects and research. Students have worked on urban gardens, controlling invasive species, habitat remediation and more. Field studies in the Toledo area. Toledo has unique, diverse, natural habitats and landforms, as well as agricultural, urban and natural ecosystems that make it a rich laboratory for environmental sciences majors. Field experiences throughout the United States, Canada, Trinidad, the Bahamas and Costa Rica. Teaching and research in plant ecology and physiology in our on-campus greenhouse and our nearby, 47-acre arboretum. A required, 100-hour internship. The Lake Erie Center. UToledo is just 15 miles from western Lake Erie, a rich, unconventional laboratory for environmental research. This state-of-the-art research facility offers UToledo students a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn and study. The facility has classrooms, research vessels specially equipped for work right on the lake and labs with the latest technology. UToledo faculty and students study harmful algal blooms, water quality and more. A well-rounded environmental education. Jobs in the environmental field are growing faster than the national average. Employers look for candidates with broad understanding of the environment and what affects it. At UToledo, students study science but also are required to take liberal arts courses and classes in environmental economics, geography, political science and philosophy. Expert faculty. Edit international, scientific journals and bring the latest science discoveries to the classroom and lab. Receive $2 to $3 million annually in grants to support graduate and undergraduate research. Co-author more than 70 publications with student researchers each year. Outstanding labs and facilities.

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