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Major Overview

黑料正能量鈥檚 Data Science and the Environment major provides rigorous training in the use of quantitative tools to understand and address pressing environmental challenges. Students develop skills in data analysis and mathematics while gaining a deep understanding of environmental systems, sustainability, and climate science. Graduates are prepared for careers in environmental data analysis, climate policy, conservation technology, and sustainable resource management, leveraging data science to drive solutions for a healthier planet.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The educational goals for this major are as follows:

  • You will develop a strong background in quantitative sciences.
  • You will gain a working knowledge of at least 3 environmental disciplines.
  • You will be able to communicate your ideas and support your opinions with appropriate vocabulary and quantitative reasoning.
  • You will be proficient in using quantitative and computational techniques and methods to address environmental problems.

Learning Environment

With our emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research, as well as our contextualized and active learning approach, we鈥檝e created a program that is meant to combine and transcend established disciplines in the most treasured liberal arts tradition, while relying heavily on a plurality of national and cultural life experiences among students.听

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Student & Faculty Collaboration

Students unlock clues to the impacts of climate change

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Faculty Spotlight

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Major Components
Build Your Degree

With every single one of our majors, you鈥檒l find a carefully curated medley of core courses and electives, which will provide you with the tools you need to establish an unshakeable foundation in the principles and concepts fundamental to your growth within your disciplines of choice. Many majors also enable you to specialize further within the broader area of study.

Core Courses

Core Courses

We aim to help you develop a range of skills, capacities, and modes of inquiry that will be crucial for your future since employers and graduate schools are looking for the critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills that are associated with a liberal arts education, including sophisticated writing abilities, willingness to pose difficult questions, and an understanding of the historical and cultural contexts surrounding a topic or decision.听

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Electives

Electives

Each elective provides you with entry to听a variety of subject areas which you can choose among to further focus your studies. With the help of your academic advisor, you鈥檒l be able to tailor your major so that it most effectively prepares you for the next step in your academic and professional journey.

Core Courses

We aim to help you develop a range of skills, capacities, and modes of inquiry that will be crucial for your future since employers and graduate schools are looking for the critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills that are associated with a liberal arts education, including sophisticated writing abilities, willingness to pose difficult questions, and an understanding of the historical and cultural contexts surrounding a topic or decision.听

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