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What is Environmental
Science?
Environmental Science is the study of the relationships
among humans, other organisms, and the non-living physical
environment, with an emphasis on the impacts of human activities.
Technology, when used wisely, contributes to the solution
of current environmental problems and the prevention of new
ones.
Why major in
Environmental Science?
Although the modern era of environmental protection and restoration
is 30 years old, we continue to face an array of complex,
challenging problems. These problems range from the local
scale, such as a polluted mine site, to the global scale,
such as resource use that affects our land, air, water and
ecosystems. If we are to maintain and improve the quality
of life for current and future generations, we must respond
to these problems with timely and effective solutions. Our
program in Environmental Science and Technology will prepare
you to be part of the solution to these environmental challenges.
Students who enjoy doing science, particularly in an outdoor
setting, and solving challenging problems will find this work
to be deeply satisfying.
Why study Environmental
Science and Technology at Mesa State College?
In the Mesa State program, we emphasize understanding, protecting
and restoring land, air and water resources. A large portion
of the program is devoted to field work. The opportunities
to do this fieldwork are abundant in the Grand Junction area,
with its surrounding private and public lands, and water resources.
In addition, our faculty have a variety of specialties, enabling
our students to gain experience in a wide variety of areas.
Class sizes are small leading to quality interactions with
the instructors.
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Dr. Tamera Minnick (right), students, NPS personnel,
and volunteers planted native shrubs as part of an ecological
restoration project at the Colorado National Monument.
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