Collaborative Programs
The Collaborative Programs are offered in collaboration with other departments in the Faculty of Arts & Science and combine the interdisciplinary focus of environment with a traditional social science, humanities, or science discipline. Most of these programs are available only as a Specialist, Major or Minor.
Please note that these programs are not offered by the School of the Environment. If you have any questions or concerns about program requirements, consult the appropriate department.
Major & Specialist Programs
Contact: Department of Chemistry | Academic Calendar
This program focuses on the development of fundamental skills in instrumental and mechanistic chemical analysis that are required to understand the sources, fate, and impacts of both organic and inorganic contaminants in soil, air, water, and biological tissues. It involves a solid foundation in chemistry with specialized courses in environmental and analytical chemistry and contains flexibility for students to select additional courses in areas of study of most interest to them.
Contact: Department of Earth Sciences | Academic Calendar
This program focuses on physical, chemical, and biological events that have occurred over the past 4.5 billion years, including the present influences of humans as agents of geological change. Topics include earth materials, sedimentary geology, aqueous geochemistry, hydrogeology, and biogeochemistry.
Contact: Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology | Academic Calendar
Toxicology is the study of the harmful effects of chemicals. This program brings the basic science orientation of Environmental Science together with the examination of the adverse effects of chemicals to human beings and ecosystems. The program prepares students for a wide variety of careers related to environmental toxicology, including positions in chemical industries, government, and research and academia.
Minor Programs
Environmental Minor programs are offered by several departments and are intended for students interested in acquiring a hierarchical body of environmental knowledge in a specific discipline. They can complement one of the core or collaborative programs offered by the School.