NRM: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

A graduate of this program will:

1. Develop an understanding of ecological, chemical, waste management, energy resource, environmental media (air, water, soil) and health and safety concepts.

2. Develop an understanding of the natural components of environmental media and man’s impact upon their quality.

3. Develop an understanding of land-based renewable resources including forests, rangeland, farmland, outdoor recreation, and wildlife.

4. Develop an understanding of the major state and federal environmental laws and regulations.

5. Develop an understanding of on-site versus off-site environmental impacts and the use of risk assessment as an indicator of environmental impacts.

6. Evaluate economic, political and social concepts impacting sustainable development and use of natural resources.

7. Evaluate the impact of the removal of mineral and energy resources.

8. Learn technical approaches including principles of map reading and surveying, computer applications, and be able to review and interpret spatial data.

9. Understand the organizational structure of activities including adequate planning, developing schedules and budgets, integrating quality assurance and health and safety, working as a team, and communicating to diverse audiences.

10. Become conversant in the terminology used in the industry.