Environmental Science, BS

at Western Washington University

Environmental Science draws on basic knowledge of the physical, chemical, biological, and quantitative aspects of natural systems with a focus on how human activities impact the natural systems. It also considers how built environments, ranging from rural to urban developments, intersect with and affect humans and the natural environment. Different aspects of the environment are considered, including the air, the water, and soil. The scale of impacts ranges from the molecular and cellular to individuals, populations, ecosystems, and regional, and global levels. The Environmental Science major will acquire the scientific and problem-solving skills as they relate to environmental issues. Students of Environmental Science will go directly into an environmental science career or on to graduate school to further their study.