School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Interim Director: Stephen Bollens
Interim Program Director: James R. (Dick) Pratt
Program Coordinator: Bonnie Bates
Adjunct Faculty: W. R. Barchet, J. M. Barnett, V. P. Bond, C. R. Briggs, M. E. Byrnes, L. L. Cadwell, R. M. Carosino, S. B. Cherry, P. J. Doucette, A. Felsot, D. R. Fisher, K. M. Fowler, D. C. Hedengren, W. F. Hendrickson, T. E. Hui, P. M. Irving, T. T. Jarvis, R. R. Kirkham, E. B. Moore Jr., K. R. Moser, C. J. Murray, B. A. Napier, D. P. Olsen, G. W. Patton, N. P. Qafoku, L. M. Ramonas, L. B. Rock, J. K. Samuels, J. C. Scholten, W. J. Shaw, S. C. Smith, P. S. Stansbury, R. D. Stenner, J. A. Strand, D. J. Strom, J. D. Tagestad, B. J. Tice, W. Um, B. E. Vaughan, J. B. Wireman, and J. A. Wise
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Ph.D. in Environmental & Natural Resource Sciences
Environmental Science deals with the variety of environmental problems caused by humans as they live their lives; satisfying their needs and wants, processing materials, and releasing unwanted products into the environment. The field emerged as a response to these problems. Today this includes the issues of air and water pollution, biodiversity, hazardous waste, global climate change and ozone depletion. Washington State University’s Environmental Science leaders have developed a program of study that provides graduates with the perspective, tools, and experience to meet the challenges that this exciting field presents.
Addressing environmental problems requires more than a good general science degree. Students will study subject matter from a range of disciplines that includes the social sciences as well as natural sciences.
In addition to the core requirements, students must consult with an advisor to choose an area of specialization and complete a minimum of 18 semesters credits related to the chosen topic. Students may chose from a diverse range of fields in environmental science, including natural resource sciences, geology, biology, environmental regulatory compliance, occupational and environmental health science, health science, hazardous waste management, or agricultural ecology.
Students may also obtain a minor in Environmental Science. 18 semester credits are required, including Biol 372, ES/RP 335, and ES/RP 444. Applications and further details are available from the science advisor.
Careers in Environmental Science
Graduates may work in these professions: hazardous materials manager, spatial data analyst, fishery manager, city or regional planner, water resources manager, parks and recreation planner, earth science editor and writer, forester, ground water advisor, marine conservation biologist, water pollution control technician, watershed specialist, health advocate, soil consultant, ecological restoration consultant, wetland scientist, or sustainable business consultant.
Lower-Division Requirements
The first two years of the program may be taken at Columbia Basin College or another accredited college or university. Transfer students will be admitted to the program if they show evidence of a 2.5 (C+) or higher grade point average (based on a 4.0 system) in transferable work completed at accredited post-secondary institutions. Students may choose to obtain a Direct Transfer Agreement degree, which satisfies WSU's lower-division general education requirements; however, students are responsible for any additional requirements that are specific to the College of Sciences and the Environmental Science Program. Students are encouraged to meet with a WSU Tri-Cities advisor before transferring to WSU Tri-Cities. In addition, before attending a community college, students are encouraged to discuss program requirements, prerequisite courses, and the University’s general education requirements with an advisor.
Courses
Undergraduate:
Environmental Science – ES/RP
101 [B] Environment and Human Life
310 Modeling the Environment
335 Environmental Policy
402 Human Health and the Environment
403 Environmental Geology
404 The Ecosystem
406 Introduction to Radiological Science
409 Applied Radiological Physics
411 Limnology and Aquatic Ecosystem Management
416 Radiation Biology
424 Environmental Health Assessment
435 Resolving Environmental Conflicts
444 Environmental Assessment
445 Hazardous Waste Management
486 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
490, 492, and 493 Special Topics
491 Senior Seminar
Graduate
502 Human Health and the Environment
504 Ecosystem Management
509 Applied Radiological Physics
516 Radiation Biology
524 Environmental Health Assessment
531 Fundamentals of Environmental Toxicology
532 Applied Environmental Toxicology
535 Resolving Environmental Conflicts
544 Environmental Assessment
545 Hazardous Waste management
548 Environmental Law
550 System Dynamics Models
556 Insecticides: Toxicology and Mode of Action
557 Herbicides: Toxicology and Mode of Action
558 Pesticide Topics
585 Aquatic System Restoration
586 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
590, 591, and 592 Special Topics
593 Seminar in ES/RP
597 Technical & Public Communications in Environmental Science
Master of Science in Environmental Science pdf file
Course descriptions can be viewed at the WSU Catalog website.
For more information contact:
Bonnie Bates
College of Sciences & Engineering, Academic Coordinator
West 134G
Washington State University
2710 University Drive
Richland, WA 99354-1671
Phone: (509) 372-7171
Email: bbates@tricity.wsu.edu
John Strand, Graduate Advisor
WSU Tri-Cities
2710 University Drive
Richland, WA 99354-1671
Phone : (509) 372-7326
E-mail: jstrand@tricity.wsu.edu
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