Environmental Science

Tech Center, Room 358
(605) 626-2601

Science Office
Mewaldt-Jensen, Room 224
(605) 626-2456

Dr. Alyssa Anderson; Dr. Susan Landon-Arnold; Dr. Alyssa Kiesow; Dr. Jon Mitchell; Dr. Jodie Ramsay

Environmental Science is the study of complex systems interacting with each other. Environmental science is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary program and NSU’s program allows students to explore their particular interests. Students are encouraged to explore the complex interrelationships of traditional fields that impact the environment.

Environmental Science students at NSU will be well- prepared for a number of careers ranging from government or industrial laboratories to conservation or to further education in graduate school.

The modern equipment and facilities at Northern include state-of-the-art technology with newly remodeled teaching and research laboratories. As an environmental science major, a student can work toward a Bachelor of Science degree. Due to the flexible nature of the major, science electives are chosen with the help of a faculty advisor. Freshmen should take one of the major science sequence courses their first semester (CHEM 112 /112L or BIOL 151 /151L ).

NSU students benefit from small classes and personal attention from the well-qualified faculty in the Department of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Natural Sciences.

Environmental science students are encouraged to explore their individual interests and to work closely with professors on research projects. Two credits of field experience are also required. This allows the student to gain valuable, practical experience working with local government or nonprofit agencies.

The NSU Science Club sponsors special lectures and programs to encourage appreciation of math and science and to give students a chance for less formal interaction with faculty.

Career Directions

Wildlife Management
Bioremediation
Consulting
Soil Conservation
Forestry
Ecology
Teaching/Naturalist
Graduate School
Any of these careers may involve working with government or non-profit agencies as well as private firms.

Programs

Environmental Science Major (BS)