The Environmental and Technology Studies program brings faculty and students together from a broad range of academic departments and backgrounds to address scientific, economic, ethical, social, political, historical and aesthetic dimensions of the environment. This truly integrated, multidisciplinary commitment emphasizes not only critical thinking, but also hands-on laboratory and field research reaching across all divisions of the College. It values...
The Environmental Studies major is interdisciplinary in nature. The program's core courses provide students with a common interdisciplinary base to enable them to learn basic data analysis, understand foundational issues, and see the relationship of environmental ideas from several fields of study.
Mission:
To prepare leaders with an enlightened understanding of our biosphere, with an appreciation for the relationship between humans and the environment,...
This Environmental Studies track is available to Biology majors interested in a career or graduate study in environmental science/studies or related fields. For a complete list of courses required, contact the department chair.
The Department also houses Environmental Studies, which is offered only as a second major. Environmental Studies is a multidisciplinary program that introduces students to the societal determinants and implications of environmental problems. Emphasis is given to the moral, cultural and political dimensions of environmental problems and solutions. It brings to bear the issues and methods of the humanities and social sciences as well as the sciences...
The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies.
1.BIOL 1401 Principles of Biology
2.BIOL 2501 Biodiversity I
3.BIOL 2502 Biodiversity II
4.BIOL 3593 Ecology
5.CHEM 1125 Chemistry and the Environment
6.ENV 1411 Fundamentals of Environmental Science
7.ENV 3506 Resource Ecology and Management
8.ENV 3596 Fundamentals of Land Conservation
9.ENV 3597 Planning for Sustainable Communities
10.ENV 3598 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
11.ENV...
The geography program at CMU helps students develop a sound understanding of varied environments and prepares them for careers in a variety of professional areas such as climatology and geography education. Consider these key features distinguishing this program at CMU:
* Hands-on experience at the on-campus Center for Geographic Information Science
* Small classes, field trips, and opportunities to work in close collaboration with faculty...
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program trains you in the theory and practice of computers and business, to prepare for a professional career in information or communication systems, or for graduate school. The CIS major focuses on personal competencies in computing and business.
Work in information systems encompasses two broad areas:
1. Acquisition, deployment, and management of information technology resources and services.
2. Development...
The environmental studies degree at Chaminade University of Honolulu responds to the growing need of society for conscientious, knowledgeable stewards of the environment. With a curriculum developed from input from over forty environmental professionals, a Chaminade degree environmental studies is a multi-disciplinary approach that allows students to examine environmental issues from a variety of perspectives, including:
The main goals of the Environmental Studies (ENV) program are to inform women about the state of the local and global environment, and to provide tools to become personal and professional leaders in combating environmental problems. The ENV program is flexible, allowing students to make Environmental Studies the focus of their degree or incorporate ENV as a minor. Environmental Studies stands at the intersection of many diverse fields ‒ such as...
The main goals of the Environmental Studies (ENV) program are to inform women about the state of the local and global environment, and to provide tools to become personal and professional leaders in combating environmental problems. The ENV program is flexible, allowing students to make Environmental Studies the focus of their degree or incorporate ENV as a minor. Environmental Studies stands at the intersection of many diverse fields ‒ such as...
Financial economics is a discipline concerned with determining value and making decisions. Major topics include pricing financial assets, financing corporations, portfolio management, evaluating financial risks, banks and financial intermediation, corporate governance, and financial market regulation. Knowledge of modern finance is crucial for those looking for a greater understanding of topics in economics and public...
Environmental biologists explore the ways in which organisms evolve and interact with one another and their environments. Levels of exploration can range from molecular evolution and genomics to ecosystem level function. Conservation biology makes up one component of this field, focusing on the biological knowledge necessary to preserve biodiversity. Because the loss of biodiversity has reached crisis proportions, we offer a focused curriculum that...
Citizens of the world in the 21st century must deal with notoriously difficult environmental questions. How do we reduce our dependency upon fossil fuels? How can we reverse biodiversity decline? Is biotechnology safe for humans and other species? Can we achieve more economic justice and protect the environment at the same time? Will international institutions and social movements lead the way or will local environmental justice groups provide the...
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This degree is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in environmental policy and analysis as well as environment management dealing with a range of environmental issues to include stewardship of natural resources, pollution management, fish and wildlife management, and hazardous materials. The program requires course work in both the natural and social sciences, with a particular focus...
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