萊莫恩學院

Environmental Science Systems allow students who are passionate about all aspects of the environment to study the complex interactions between society, resources and the natural environment. This multidisciplinary program incorporates ecology, geology, chemistry and physics as it introduces students to the economic, social and political pressures on the environment. Students learn how physical aspects of the environment (climate, soils, geology) control ecological systems, and how they are impacted by human activity. Students have the opportunity to study biological communities and environmental systems far different from those of central New York by taking courses that travel to the deserts of Arizona, the tropical forests of Costa Rica or the near Arctic environment of Iceland. The BS degree provides more intensive training for professional careers and/or graduate study. The BA degree is similar in scope to the BS degree but requires fewer courses, allowing students to combine the environmental science systems major with another interest (such Communications or History). Environmental science systems majors may choose to concentrate in pre-engineering if they wish to pursue a career in environmental engineering. Through internships at environmental and biotech companies, environmental science systems majors develop professional experiences and connections. In addition, students are encouraged to engage in scientific research projects with faculty mentors.

Program Highlights

Students have the opportunity to study exotic environments as early as their first year through introductory courses that travel to Arizona or Costa Rica. Students can conduct independent research projects on such topics as soil composition and structure, carbon cycling, the ecological effects of climate change, or forest succession. In laboratory courses and independent research, students can work in Le Moyne’s laboratory facilities, which feature modern instruments, including advanced optical and scanning electron microscopes, an X-ray diffract meter and a carbon/nitrogen analyzer for soils and rocks. Faculty members in natural systems, biology, and chemistry serve as mentors for majors conducting their research projects. In addition, students are encouraged to seek internships with local environmental and biotech companies.

Careers

Students majoring in environmental science systems receive a rigorous scientific training that prepares them for work in industry or graduate study. Graduates in environmental science systems can seek employment in:

• Environmental testing and remediation
• Environmental engineering
• Environmental compliance (in private industry)
• Federal, state and local environmental agencies
• Urban and regional planning
• Insurance and financial sectors