Environmental Science
Environmental Science
A complete list of environmental science courses can be found here.
The Environmental Science concentration will provide students with the knowledge and skills to solve real-world environmental issues. As a student in this program, you will interact with faculty and professionals in the field. Working through hands-on activities you will gain a greater understanding of environmental science theory and practical application. This tailored educational experience will position you to effectively and strategically lead in this field. Upon completion of the OMALS degree with a concentration in Environmental Science each student will be able:
- Demonstrate breadth and depth of interdisciplinary knowledge related to complex environmental issues and processes.
- Design, implement, and evaluate an assessment and mitigation plan for diverse at-risk ecosystems.
- Apply a variety of regulatory practices, standards, or policies related to water and soil quality and use.
- Identify, analyze, and evaluate evidence-based literature and practice related to water and soil quality.
- Apply research methods to design, implement, and evaluate sustainable approaches of environmental management for a variety of at risk ecosystems.
Graduates can look forward to pursuing careers in the following sectors:
- Environmental science fields, including the areas of advocacy, law, policy, and regulation (national and international levels)
- State and federal regulation agencies (Departments of Environmental Quality and Natural Resources, to name a few)
- Natural resources and conservation
- Renewable energy and green industry
- Health department
- Non-profit
- Municipalities
- Horticulture
Faculty
- Robert Davie
- Matthew J. Eick
- John M. Galbraith
- Kang Xia
Concentration Coordinator
Matthew J. Eick
(540) 231-8943
eick@vt.edu
185 Ag Quad Lane
236 Smyth Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
