Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of natural and applied environmental science, along with the related fields of human behavior and environmental health.
Students develop a core understanding of the language concepts and methods of environmental sciences, as well as perspectives on current issues facing the environment. They have a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between humans and their environment, which will suit them in careers and civic life.
Students who major in the field earn a bachelor of science in environmental science with an emphasis in environmental biology or chemistry and toxicology.
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Attend a free movie screening of The Game Changers or Cowspiracy, and help Hope Ellis '23 with her capstone project! This capstone aims to educate Pacific University students about sustainability concepts through films.
Taylor Warnick ’23 is an environmental biology major who has been working with faculty member Kara Lanning to study soil in search of a possible microbial culprit for Western Red Cedar die back.
Rhony Bhopla MFA '22 to lead Mapmakers Alumni Institute