Explore the human impact on natural resources and systems. By studying the relationship of difference fields, you’ll be at the forefront of scientific discovery and get to work on the greatest challenge facing our planet.
There is an increasing demand for careers that tackle the complex issues such as climate change, waste management, resource availability, biodiversity and pollution in society. As a freshman at Heidelberg, you’ll be in a lab working with your professors – not graduate or teaching assistants. You’ll also have access to over 200 acres of natural area for study and research, including three nature preserves, a conservation farm, two rivers, and a campus research pond.
Courses
Below are the course requirements for the Environmental Science & Sustainability Major:
This does not replace official academic requirements in the university catalog. Enrolled students will work with their faculty advisor to ensure they meet all the requirements of their major.
- ENS 101: Introduction to Environmental Science and lab
- ENS 234: Ecology
- ENS 310: Soils
- ENS 315: Climate
- ENS 320: Ecosystem Services
- ENS 361: Environmental Law and Politics
- ENS 425: Advanced Topics in Environmental Science
- ENS 490: Capstone in Environmental Science and Sustainability
- BIO 124: Biology II
- BIO 205: Biostatistics
- CHM 111: General Chemistry I
- CHM 112: General Chemistry II
- CHM 205: Environmental Chemistry
- GEO 101: Physical Geology and lab
- GEO 250: Geographical Information Systems
- MTH 121: Elementary Functions or placement into MTH 222: Calculus
This does not replace official academic requirements in the university catalog. Enrolled students will work with their faculty advisor to ensure they meet all the requirements of their major.
Required:
- ENS 101: Introduction to Environmental Science and lab
- PHI 216: Ethics OR PHI 217: Bioethics
Select 3-4 from:
- BIO 124: Biology II
- BIO 213: Field Biology
- CHM 111: General Chemistry I
- GEO 101: Physical Geology and lab
- GEO 201: Environmental Geology
- GEO 305 or 306: Regional Field Geology
For a more detailed academic schedule, or to ask questions about any of our majors, contact the Admission Office at admission [at] heidelberg.edu or (419) 448-2330.
My professors played a huge role in helping me get where I am. They helped me with practical skills in the lab and field, and they were also mentors who took the time to help me find my interests and pursue opportunities to explore science. They encouraged me to do research, attend conferences, volunteer and teach. Taking advantage of these many opportunities gave me a diverse background to draw from.
One of the best part of Heidelberg is getting to know and working with your professors. You'll be supported and challenged as you develop skills and experiences centered around research you're interested in.