Environmental Science Major and Minor
The environmental science major is an interdisciplinary program for students wishing to pursue careers in the natural resources. LC students prepare to become foresters, wildlife or aquatic ecologists, hydrologists, geologists, meteorologists, and GIS technicians. Potential employers include government agencies, commercial environmental laboratories, private consulting firms, and teaching institutions. Graduate studies are also possible.
A key component of the Environmental Science Program is the opportunity to work closely with professors, as well as with professionals from the community. Diverse learning opportunities are available in the classroom, the laboratory, and in the field. Our students develop critical thinking and sound scientific reasoning abilities, as well as a general awareness of the physical and biological factors at work in the environment. Additionally, they engage in a research or intern project that integrates training into an analysis of an environmental problem.
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The Environmental Science Major is an interdisciplinary program for students wishing to pursue careers in the natural resources. Our students prepare to become foresters, wildlife or aquatic ecologists, hydrologists, geologists, meteorologists, and GIS technicians. Potential employers include government agencies, commercial environmental laboratories, private consulting firms, and teaching institutions. Graduate studies are also possible. |
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 A key component of the Environmental Science Program is the opportunity to work closely with professors as well as with professionals from the community. Diverse learning opportunities are available in the classroom, the laboratory, and in the field. Our students develop critical thinking and sound scientific reasoning abilities as well as a general awareness of the physical and biological factors at work in the environment. Additionally, they engage in a research or intern project that integrates training into an analysis of an environmental problem | |
 Facilities
The Program is located on the main floor of Hobbs Hall. This state of the art building houses an online weather station, GIS and remote sensing software, a digitizer, an environmental science laboratory, and a wide variety of equipment for field and laboratory research. Computer LabA Computer Lab is available, located on the main floor of Hobbs Hall. The lab is open Monday through Friday. | |
 Claytor Nature Study Center
The Claytor Nature Study Center consists of a 470-acre property located near the Peaks of Otter. Recently donated to the College, the center allows students to gain field experience and to study the application of classroom theories. | |
 Herbarium and Greenhouse
The Ramsey-Freer Herbarium is a facility in the School of Science that is believed to be the longest running research effort on campus. The Herbarium houses the largest private college plant collection in the Commonwealth. A recently renovated greenhouse is also available. Additional Information | |