BSc in Environmental Science - Geoscience in Newark United States | University of Delaware

Pursuing environmental science at UD equips you with knowledge about how natural systems function and humanity's influence on them. For those who love nature, this major provides pathways to address ecological challenges including wildlife habitat preservation, green infrastructure, aquatic health, species diversity, global warming, clean energy alternatives, and other pressing concerns. The program adopts an interdisciplinary lens to examine atmospheric, marine, terrestrial, and ecological systems, allowing you to specialize through focused concentrations. U.S. labor statistics project environmental science careers will expand 8% more rapidly than general employment growth from 2019 through 2029.

Graduates of this program will achieve these learning outcomes: 1. Express comprehensive scientific knowledge about environmental systems' characteristics, operations, and assessment methods, plus challenges stemming from human interaction with Earth's ecosystems. 2. Utilize scientific principles and policies to propose remedies for environmental concerns via individual and collaborative projects. 3. Apply standard research methods and quantitative techniques to thoroughly investigate ecological issues. 4. Convey thorough scientific comprehension of Earth's surface environment - encompassing landscapes, flora, water bodies, and subsurface layers including soil, bedrock, and aquifers - through oral presentations and written work. 5. Combine and evaluate information from multiple disciplines during capstone projects and hands-on learning experiences, demonstrating integration through both spoken and written communication.