Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Environmental Science and a Major Concentration in Earth Science

Rice University

Program Learning Outcomes for the BA Degree with a Major in Environmental Science Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Environmental Science, students will be able to: Demonstrate foundational knowledge in the natural sciences that is fundamental to environmental and earth sciences, including the ability to apply scientific method. (Critical Thinking) Integrate knowledge of natural and applied sciences to understand and be able to communicate about complex natural environmental systems and cycles. (Communication) Demonstrate knowledge and skills suitable for doing research and/or field studies in environmental science. (Research, Design, or Scholarly Pursuits) Understand environmental issues from scientific and interdisciplinary perspectives (e.g., social sciences, economics, humanities, and/or architecture). (Critical Thinking, Communication)

• Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
• Earth Science

Wiess School of Natural Sciences