- 專業(yè)概況
- 所屬院系
- 中國學生入學要求
- 課程信息
專業(yè)概況
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Environmental and ecosystem sciences focuses on the interactions of physical, chemical, and biological conditions of natural and human-modified environments, with the goal of solving growing environmental challenges.
The environmental and ecosystem sciences major at WSU features a broad interdisciplinary science and social science core coupled with a flexible advanced curriculum. This flexibility allows students to choose in-depth studies in an area of interest, and add a minor in virtually any subject. It also delivers hands-on research and management experience that prepare you for graduate school and management careers.
Strengths of the program
Become inspired to make a difference in the real world in a program that prepares you to address the challenges of global change, environmental and resource conservation, and sustainability Benefit from a flexible interdisciplinary science curriculum that gives you the freedom to focus on what interests you the most and prepares you for numerous careers and graduate school Acquire hands-on experience from research in campus ecology laboratories, field camps, internship programs, and study abroad Work closely with professors who are nationally recognized for
Environmental science Conservation biology and genetics Climate change biology Landscape and restoration ecology Aquatic ecology, water science, and water resource management Plant and wildlife ecology and management Earth science
Receive academic and professional advising throughout your time here to support your optimum scholarly, professional, and personal growth
Core courses and curriculum
As an environmental and ecosystem science major, you begin with core courses in:
Biology and chemistry Environmental science Ecology Earth systems Water science Modeling and spatial analysis Society and environmental management Statistics
Next, the flexible curriculum allows you to work with a faculty advisor to create your own specialized program of study by choosing a large block of advanced professional electives in areas such as:
Animal or plant ecology, climate change, or biology Ecosystem ecology, landscape ecology and management, restoration ecology, or spatial/quantitative ecology Environmental management, conservation, and sustainability Aquatic ecosystem science, water science and management, environmental assessment, or hazardous waste management Environmental policy and social science or pre-law Advanced Earth science, physical and biological oceanography
You may also choose from a wide variety of seminars, special topics courses, minors, senior theses, and study-abroad opportunities.
Sample career options in environmental and ecosystem sciences Careers for environmental science graduates include:
Conservation biologist or hydrologist Aquatic, stream or wetland ecologist Water resource specialist Oceanographer Landscape or forest ecologist or manager Restoration ecologist Environmental engineer, educator, or consultant Range manager Land, watershed, natural area, park, or wildlife refuge planner or manager Resource policy advisor Sustainability program coordinator Pollution control technician
Suggested preparation for incoming students Students who become environmental and ecosystem science majors often enjoy
Biological and physical sciences Hands-on learning Working outdoors Applying analytical techniques to solving practical problems Making a difference in the real world
所屬院系
進入哪個院系學習? College of Arts and Sciences
中國學生入學要求
為來自中國的學生設計 Student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level). Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences. WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international freshman. English Language Requirements: TOEFL - Minimum Score 213 computer-based (CBT); 79 internet-based (iBT); 550 paper-based (PBT); IELTS – 6.5; MELAB – 77.
課程信息
學制:全日制(120 學分)
學費:US$25,702.00 (¥ 166,392) /年
開學時間:2022八月23日, 2022一月10日, 2022八月22日
申請截止日期:15-Nov-22
留學地點:Washington State University370 Lighty Student Services Building,PULLMAN,Washington,99164, United States
學制:全日制(120 學分)
學費:US$25,704.00 (¥ 165,261) /年
開學時間:2022八月23日, 2022一月10日, 2022八月22日
申請截止日期:15-Nov-22
留學地點:Vancouver Campus14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue,VANCOUVER,Washington,98686, United States