ENTM 303: Philosophy and Pedagogy of Teaching Undergraduate Life Sciences (3) F Cardullo, Hammond, Paine Environmental Sciences /

Description: The necessity of maintaining an acceptable level of environmental quality is placing increasing demands upon governments and industries locally, nationally, and worldwide. To help meet those demands, the Environmental Sciences program is designed to provide training for students intending to enter environ- mental professions or for students preparing for graduate study in law, research, or teaching in a capacity that utilizes a background in the science of the human environment. The structure of the Environmental Sciences curriculum provides a broad scope of instruction that enables students to explore the various disciplines and professions involved with solving environmental problems as well as opportunities for students to focus their training in accordance with their own educational and career objectives. All students majoring in Environmental Sciences must complete a set of “core requirements” consisting of courses that provide a basic under- standing of the physical, biological, and social sciences and their application to the analysis of environmental processes and issues. In addition to the core requirements, students must complete the required courses and an appropriate number of elective courses as designated in the option they select. Students are not expected to select an option during the freshman year so that they can be introduced to dimensions of the environmental sciences about which they may have no previous knowledge. Those wishing to change their selection of an option may do so at any time as long as they are able to complete the requirements for the bachelor’s degree within the 216-unit limit specified by the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Joint Degree Program with California State University, Fresno The Joint Degree Program with California State University, Fresno is not currently accepting new students. For more information, contact the Environmental Sciences Program Office, 3428 Pierce, (951)827-5103. Environmental Internship Program The Environmental Internship Program offers students opportunities to work with government agencies, private firms, and nonprofit organiza- tions involved in environmental affairs. As excursions into professional life, internships provide “hands-on” experience in applying the principles presented in courses. Beyond the highly specialized training associated with on-the-job activities, students can gain insights into their aptitudes, aspirations and work habits that enable them to clarify their academic and career objectives. Professional acquaintances established during internships can continue to serve as important contacts for students after the internship is completed. Although most internships are part-time (12–15 hours per week) positions in the Riverside area, organizations that host student interns are located throughout the United States and in Social Science Option Developed for students whose interests are ori- ented toward the social context of the environ- mental sciences, this option is appropriate preparation for careers dealing with environ- mental regulation, land use planning, environ- mental impact analysis and administration of environmental protection programs. The Social Science option is also suitable for those intend- ing to continue their education in such areas as natural resource economics, urban plan- ning, and environmental law. Both the B.A. See Undergraduate Studies section.