At a glance: Environmental and Field Biology

Distinctive features

Environmental studies students learn that the various fields of science, technology, and human relations are interrelated on many levels. Decisions made in one field are invariably felt in another. For example, when scientists and policymakers work to pass new environmental legislation, the new laws may raise costs for consumers or the higher cost of complying may mean a loss of jobs - these issues will be taken into consideration when laws are made, and lawmakers will work to "soften the blow" for their constituents.  Environmental problems can be found anywhere in the world. In many ways, the so-called developed nations are far ahead of the rest of the world in terms of remediation and prevention of environmental disasters.  However, in poorer areas of the world, where the immediate needs of humans often supercedes those of the environment, pollution and injustice can run unchecked for decades. Environmental Studies graduates are needed to come up with innovative and effective solutions to these kinds of difficult problems.

For additional information on this major, contact Mrs. Jane Brown or Mrs. Melissa Keifer at 419-772-2325 or by email at j-brown@onu.edu or m-keifer@onu.edu.