Environmental Science

The Environmental Science degree is a highly critical degree for addressing today’s environmental issues: global climate change, pollution, urbanization and the use of natural resources.

The Environmental Science major provides students with a background in the physical and biological sciences, followed by courses covering environmental issues. The program is unique in that it requires students to develop an understanding of social values and the political implications associated with environmental decision-making.

Graduates can expect to work as environmental scientists for governmental agencies, private companies and non-profit organizations.

Degrees Offered: BS
Minor available? Yes
More information:
http://www.cabnr.unr.edu/nres/BS_Environmental_Science.aspx

College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources (CABNR)

Students in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources are passionate about three things: people, animals and the outdoors. A CABNR education prepares our students for professions in these important areas, with academic, research and outreach focus on animal biotechnology, biochemistry and molecular biology, natural resources and environmental science, nutrition and resource economics.
http://www.cabnr.unr.edu/